What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development Associate position at Wyoming Outdoor Council?
Job Description
Job Description
Salary : $50,000 - $55,000 annually
Job Title : Development Associate
Reports to : Development Director
Type of Work : Full-time, Salaried
Classification : Non-Exempt
Start Date : March-April 2025
Location : negotiable within Wyoming; Headquarters in Lander, WY
Deadline to Apply : February 28, 2025, but applications accepted until position is filled. Initial application review will begin March 3, 2025.
Starting salary : Competitive and comprehensive benefits, time off, and compensation package, and a salary range of $50,000 - $55,000 annually.
About the Organization
The Wyoming Outdoor Council is the states oldest independent conservation organization. We advocate for Wyoming's environment and communities using multiple knowledge systems and evidence-based practices to ensure comprehensive and long-term solutions.
We seek to enact lasting change that protects the land, wildlife, clean air and water we depend on, meet people where they are, ensure diverse perspectives are part of the conversation, build coalitions, and practice reciprocity.
The Wyoming Outdoor Council offers a flexible workplace with competitive compensation and benefits. Benefits include :
- Health insurance premium covered at 100% for employees and 50% for dependents, spouses, and domestic partners
- 100% of employee vision, dental, and disability premiums paid by WOC
- 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 5% match
- 12 days of paid wellness / sick leave per year
- Vacation accrual starts at 15 days per year
- 2 paid discretionary days per year
- 11 paid holidays
- Paid religious observance leave upon approval by the executive director
- A cell phone stipend
- 12 weeks of paid family leave (available twice, after 18 months of employment)
- 8 weeks of paid sabbatical leave (available every five years with approval by the executive director)
The Outdoor Council is an equal opportunity employer. We prioritize fairness in salaries across the organization. We are committed to building a diverse staff, board of directors, and an organizational culture of equity & belonging where we live our values.
The scope of this position's responsibilities may change depending upon experience.
Our Values
About Your Role
You will advance fundraising initiatives that protect Wyomings environment and quality of life. The associate will work closely with the development director and other staff to help maintain strong relationships with donors and funders. This position plays a key role in ensuring donor gifts and intentions are recorded accurately and that WOC is able to authentically, and in a timely fashion, express our gratitude for their support Additionally, this position will help track and compile critical information needed for reporting out on grant initiatives to funders.
You will :
Support Donor Stewardship & Cultivation
Maintain Grant Application & Reporting Information
Collaborate Across Teams at WOC
About You
You love working on a collaborative team, but are organized and able to see a project through to completion. Expressing gratitude for the generosity of our donors and funders brings you joy.
You are detail oriented and take pride in accurately documenting information shared with us by donors and funders. You are comfortable using grant and donor databases or CRMs, or are eager to learn. You value the importance of maintaining consistent data entry processes.
You are committed to contributing to WOCs equity and belonging work to ensure the organization is a welcoming place for all staff, board, volunteers, members, and organizational partners. You are curious about and respectful of Indigenous ways of knowing and cultural differences.
You love Wyoming and enjoy occasional travel within the state to hold events with members. You like working flexible hours. You have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
You are experienced working on Apple devices and the standard suite of office tools and technologies. You are comfortable using Zoom, but also aware of its limitations. You arent afraid to learn new systems. You can efficiently share documents and other files in the Google Suite collaborative work environment.
And, you are committed to the mission of the Wyoming Outdoor Council.
We strongly encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply.
Email Misti Haase at misti@wyomingoutdoorcouncil.org with any questions or if you need any accommodations in the application or interview processes (please put Development Associate in the subject.).
Physical Demands
These physical demands are representative of those met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to hold objects, writing instruments, the telephone, or other materials. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and use a keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Salary : $50,000 - $55,000
