Development And Communications Manager
CurrentResponsible for leading development, communications, and outreach efforts to support outdoor, environmental education and enrichment programs for people of all ages, with an emphasis on school-aged participants. Key responsibilities include:* Developing funding and in-kind support, including grants, business partnerships, and individual donations.* Building community awareness and engagement through communications, activities, and participation in community-focused coalitions, committees, and nonprofit collectives.* Working closely with the executive director, program directors, and board of directors to develop and implement our strategic plan.* Leading several volunteer committees to expand community input within our organization.Key skills most utilized include: * Communications/Storytelling (writing, design, social media, grants, campaigns and appeals, ads, flyers, posters, press releases, etc.)* Outreach/Relationships (developing partnerships for mutual benefit, gathering community input/feedback, planning/participating in events, creating displays, participating in coalitions/communities of practice/teams)* Strategic planning (developing key values and goals, community research, budgeting, prioritizing and developing key partnerships and types of support).