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C&O Canal Trust Position Description
TITLE: Development Associate l (Entry Level)
REPORTS TO: Development Operations Manager
LOCATION: Hybrid, in office at C&O Canal National Historical Park Georgetown office in Washington, D.C.
DURATION: Permanent Employee
HOURS: Full-time
Overview
Are you ready to bring your energy and skills to help preserve the largest national park in the Washington, DC, region? The C&O Canal National Historical Park (NHP) runs 184.5 miles along the Potomac River from Washington, DC, to Cumberland, Maryland. It is beloved by over five million people who use it annually for recreation, exercise, and the enjoyment of history and nature. Almost entirely fee-free, it is one of the most accessible and visited national parks in the nation, often attracting higher annual visitation than either Yosemite or Yellowstone.
The C&O Canal Trust (Trust), the official philanthropic partner to the C&O Canal NHP, is seeking an entry-level Development Associate (Associate) with a passion for public lands and the nonprofit sector to help build our capacity to provide increasingly robust support to the park. We are a growing nonprofit that raises funds to preserve and protect the C&O Canal NHP and manages programs that promote the park’s natural, historical, and cultural resources for recreational and educational purposes.
Our role is to engage a community of people — donors, elected leaders, business leaders, recreational visitors, youth and families, and community groups, who understand the value of and support this wonderful national park.
The Position
The C&O Canal Trust seeks a Development Associate who will bring an energetic, creative, can-do attitude, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines, and some experience with CRM databases. This position provides an excellent opportunity for a person looking to pursue a career in professional nonprofit fundraising to experience and contribute to all elements of the development team.
The Development Associate reports to the Development Operations Manager. The position is based at the Trust’s Georgetown office in Washington, D.C. Trust staff operate under a hybrid model – in office and telework – to allow for on-site collaboration as well as focused telework time. The Development Associate will participate in full staff meetings each month at the Trust’s Headquarters in Williamsport, Maryland, and work occasionally at Trust-hosted events in locations in and adjacent to the park to support Development outreach, donor relations, and fundraising events.
Duties And Responsibilities
Some weekend and evening work will be required. Compensatory time off is available.
Qualifications
Most work is performed in an indoor, office environment. Outside activities will occur with conditions varying by location and environment. The Park includes 184.5 miles along the Potomac River and touches many communities. Travel to a variety of locations will be required. You must be able to operate normal office equipment and be proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite and donor management software.
Travel
The main work location will be at the Trust’s office located in the C&O Canal National Historical Park’s office in Georgetown, Washington, D.C. Frequent travel to locations throughout the Park will be required.
Salary Range And Benefits
The salary range is $40,000 to $42,000 based on experience and the ability to meet the required responsibilities. The Trust offers a competitive benefits package including partial telework, 100 percent employer paid health insurance premiums; vacation, sick, and personal leave; 14 paid holidays; and the C&O Canal Trust’s Simple IRA retirement program (up to 3 percent employer matched).
Equal Employment Opportunity
The C&O Canal Trust is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation or gender identity, disability, sex, or age.
To Apply
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to Kalina Sweigert, Development Operations Manager at jobs@canaltrust.org by April 18, 2025. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To learn more about the C&O Canal Trust, visit www.canaltrust.org.
TITLE: Development Associate l (Entry Level)
REPORTS TO: Development Operations Manager
LOCATION: Hybrid, in office at C&O Canal National Historical Park Georgetown office in Washington, D.C.
DURATION: Permanent Employee
HOURS: Full-time
Overview
Are you ready to bring your energy and skills to help preserve the largest national park in the Washington, DC, region? The C&O Canal National Historical Park (NHP) runs 184.5 miles along the Potomac River from Washington, DC, to Cumberland, Maryland. It is beloved by over five million people who use it annually for recreation, exercise, and the enjoyment of history and nature. Almost entirely fee-free, it is one of the most accessible and visited national parks in the nation, often attracting higher annual visitation than either Yosemite or Yellowstone.
The C&O Canal Trust (Trust), the official philanthropic partner to the C&O Canal NHP, is seeking an entry-level Development Associate (Associate) with a passion for public lands and the nonprofit sector to help build our capacity to provide increasingly robust support to the park. We are a growing nonprofit that raises funds to preserve and protect the C&O Canal NHP and manages programs that promote the park’s natural, historical, and cultural resources for recreational and educational purposes.
Our role is to engage a community of people — donors, elected leaders, business leaders, recreational visitors, youth and families, and community groups, who understand the value of and support this wonderful national park.
The Position
The C&O Canal Trust seeks a Development Associate who will bring an energetic, creative, can-do attitude, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines, and some experience with CRM databases. This position provides an excellent opportunity for a person looking to pursue a career in professional nonprofit fundraising to experience and contribute to all elements of the development team.
The Development Associate reports to the Development Operations Manager. The position is based at the Trust’s Georgetown office in Washington, D.C. Trust staff operate under a hybrid model – in office and telework – to allow for on-site collaboration as well as focused telework time. The Development Associate will participate in full staff meetings each month at the Trust’s Headquarters in Williamsport, Maryland, and work occasionally at Trust-hosted events in locations in and adjacent to the park to support Development outreach, donor relations, and fundraising events.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Assists in writing social media posts as needed for the development team including appeals, fundraisers, donor-development events, and development-related outreach initiatives.
- Assists development team with planning and implementing fundraising and donor appreciation events.
- Coordinates donor communications including mailing lists as assigned.
- Assists with researching grant opportunities, grant tracking, and grant writing as assigned.
- Processes and tracks gifts and gift acknowledgments.
- Supports development team in maintaining donor database, ensuring accurate and timely data entry as directed by the Development Operations Manager.
- Assists with data integrity and improvements to eTapestry, and generates reports.
- Support outreach and development tabling at Trust events in the park and in the community.
Some weekend and evening work will be required. Compensatory time off is available.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree.
- A minimum of 1 year of relevant experience, preferably in the nonprofit sector.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
- Some experience working with fundraising events and crafting social media content is preferred.
- CRM database experience preferred.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated online research experience.
- Flexible and self-motivated, able to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to and passion for the C&O Canal Trust’s mission.
- Genuine interest in pursuing a career in development.
Most work is performed in an indoor, office environment. Outside activities will occur with conditions varying by location and environment. The Park includes 184.5 miles along the Potomac River and touches many communities. Travel to a variety of locations will be required. You must be able to operate normal office equipment and be proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite and donor management software.
Travel
The main work location will be at the Trust’s office located in the C&O Canal National Historical Park’s office in Georgetown, Washington, D.C. Frequent travel to locations throughout the Park will be required.
Salary Range And Benefits
The salary range is $40,000 to $42,000 based on experience and the ability to meet the required responsibilities. The Trust offers a competitive benefits package including partial telework, 100 percent employer paid health insurance premiums; vacation, sick, and personal leave; 14 paid holidays; and the C&O Canal Trust’s Simple IRA retirement program (up to 3 percent employer matched).
Equal Employment Opportunity
The C&O Canal Trust is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation or gender identity, disability, sex, or age.
To Apply
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to Kalina Sweigert, Development Operations Manager at jobs@canaltrust.org by April 18, 2025. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To learn more about the C&O Canal Trust, visit www.canaltrust.org.
Salary : $40,000 - $42,000
