Membership and Outreach Coordinator

Position Description:

The Membership & Outreach Coordinator is responsible for leading WDRT’s listener-sponsored fundraising program and organizing outreach efforts. They are also a member of the staff collective, which provides for the overall management of WDRT.

Responsibilities

Membership

• Coordinate pledge drives and listener-sponsored fundraising efforts
• Coordinate membership program, including database management, renewals and premiums
• Develop and maintain sustained giving, major donors and planned giving programs
• Provide effective communication and engagement with donors
• Produce and distribute fundraising materials

Listener Development

• Develop and execute a long-range approach toward listener cultivation
• Coordinate marketing and community outreach

Volunteer Coordination

• Have a helpful, supportive presence at the station
• Assist volunteers, as-needed

Management & Planning

• Participate in regular staff meetings
• Coordinate and participate in working groups
• Develop annual plans to guide work
• Participate in budgeting, organizational development and long-term planning

Required Qualifications

• Relevant experience coordinating nonprofit fundraisers
• Marketing and community outreach experience
• Proficiency with G-Suite, Office, social media and graphic design software
• Strong management skills, initiative, and ability to work both independently and cooperatively; ability to be self-directed
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• General office and administrative skills
• Friendly and approachable disposition towards a diverse base of community members
• Willingness to be on the air for fundraising, and to learn basic radio troubleshooting
• Ability to work outside of regular office hours for pledge drives and outreach events

Desired qualifications

• Experience in non-commercial broadcasting
• Experience managing CRM software (we use Givebutter)
• Experience working closely with volunteers
• Understanding of basic business operations, including budgets and customer relations
• Skills with copy and content editing

Benefits and compensation

The Membership & Outreach Coordinator works in a self-directed, cooperative office environment. Other benefits include a flexible schedule, paid lunch and paid time off. There is also ample opportunity for professional development and growth. Compensation for this 22 hour per week position is $21/hour.

About WDRT

With over 140 regular volunteers and a dedicated listener base, WDRT has established itself as a grassroots community media hub serving the Driftless Region of southwest Wisconsin. Viroqua is a thriving rural community with a vibrant local culture and great quality of life in an area surrounded by an abundance of natural beauty.

Please send a cover letter and resume to staff@wdrt.org by March 26th, 2025.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 22 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Experience:

• Fundraising: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Viroqua, WI 54665 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Viroqua, WI 54665: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21