What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mission Advancement Coordinator position at The Prairie Enthusiasts?
Mission Programs Manager Description
We are hiring a full-time Mission Advancement Coordinator for our dedicated team based in Viroqua, Wisconsin. We seek a team member who is goal-oriented, eager to serve, supportive of the mission of The Prairie Enthusiasts, and dedicated to growing with us. The salary range for this position is $53,000-$63,000 depending on qualifications, plus benefits. It is preferred that this position would be full- to part-time onsite in Viroqua.
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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Provide a high level of service to our members and partners, responding to questions, creating and deepening connections, and sharing stories.
- Collaborate with Mission Advancement Manager to create and execute strategy for mid-level donors, leadership donors, and planned giving donors.
- Cultivate, solicit and steward relationships with corporate sponsors and prospective grant funders.
- Lead grant proposal development, submission and reporting by working with volunteers and colleagues.
- Collaborate with Advancement team to support fundraising appeals, acknowledgment letters and other donor relations communications.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Good verbal and written communication
- Proven ability to work on a team
- Motivated by results; able to prioritize and meet deadlines
- Time management and organizational skills
- Technology competence preferred: Microsoft Office, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software, and project management tools.
- High school diploma or equivalent, 2-4 year degree preferred
- Reliable transportation
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
These demands must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: The employee will be frequently required to stand/sit; talk/hear; walk/navigate steep and uneven terrain in a variety of weather conditions; use hands/fingers to handle or feel; occasional reaching with hands and arms. Reasonable accommodation may be made for those with disabilities to perform these functions.
ABOUT US
For thousands of years, the Upper Midwest was abundant with prairies and oak savannas that evolved to depend on fires, most of which were ignited by Indigenous Peoples. With the arrival of Europeans, this once vast landscape was almost entirely lost to the plow, lack of fire, introduction of nonnative species and development pressures. Today, only a tiny fraction remains. Threats to biodiversity globally have made these imperiled places, with the rare plants and wildlife they sustain, even more vital for our future. Yet few prairie remnants have been protected, and more continue to slip away.
The Prairie Enthusiasts seek out, protect and restore fire-dependent ecosystems across the Upper Midwest. We celebrate their beauty and complexity and actively steward them by returning fire to the land. Our regional Chapters are restoring prairie and contributing to landscape-scale conservation by working with landowners and collaborating with partners. We are a grassroots community of learners, sharing insights, practices and inspiration.
CORE VALUES
Our core values define our culture. We hire, fire, review, reward and recognize employees based on these values:
Reverence for the Land
All that we are, and everything we do is deeply rooted in our love and respect for the Land – the communities of soils, water, plants, animals, and other living things, of which we are all a part.
Long View
The origins of the land are ancient. We are stewards of the present – the legacy entrusted to our care. Our actions will shape what is possible for future generations.
Working Together
We are responsible for caring for the land. Everyone has a unique ability to contribute. By working together, we form bonds that make our community stronger than ourselves.
Sharing Knowledge
We honor wisdom and experience, science, and the arts. We are seekers and teachers, sharing what we have learned and encouraging others to build on it.
HOW TO APPLY
Send your cover letter and resume to Sarah Barron, Mission Advancement Manager, at SBarron@ThePrairieEnthusiasts.org. In your cover letter, tell us why you are interested in working with The Prairie Enthusiasts and how your experience has prepared you for this role.
The Prairie Enthusiasts is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $53,000.00 - $63,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Viroqua, WI 54665 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $53,000 - $63,000