Development Coordinator - remote

Development Coordinator

The International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council is a non-profit organization that provides training, certification, and education benefits to wildlife rehabilitators worldwide. Our growing organization is looking for a proactive individual to coordinate development work. Though this is an administrative position, a personal background in wildlife rehabilitation, animal care, or environmental issues is a plus.

This position is .25 FTE (10 hours/week with potential for seasonal flexibility) with ability for qualified candidates to discuss an alternative level of staffing. This position can be combined with membership coordinator and/or content specialist.
Remote work environment

Compensation and Benefits
Pay $24.00-$25.60 hourly depending on experience
Remote working stipend ($40/month)
Generous paid time off plan
Flexible schedule
SEP IRA
Professional development opportunities

Development and Fundraising Duties and Responsibilities
Attend development committee meetings and act as staff liaison
Develop and coordinate online and community fundraising campaigns
Create engagement plans
Cultivate relationships with potential and existing major and corporate donors
Research and apply for grants

Other Responsibilities
Maintain, create, and solicit content for all social media accounts including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn
Work with other members of staff to develop marketing strategies for new courses and materials
Recruit international course hosts and work with them to find funding

Required Qualifications
Outgoing and self-motivated individual eager to promote the mission of the IWRC
Self-disciplined, highly organized, communicative, and detail-oriented
Thrives in a dynamic, collaborative work environment
Comfortable working in a remote setting with online work management software
Ability to work effectively with diverse personalities in a tactful, decisive, and resourceful manner
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient with Google Suite and ability to learn new computer programs
1 year experience in development work

Desired Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree specifically focused on wildlife issues, communications and development, or organizational/administrative management or related field.
4 years experience in development work
Constituent relationship management database experience (Salesforce proficiency preferred)
Experience using Adobe Suite
Experience in communications, capacity building, and/or event management, ideally for a non-profit organization.
Experience in volunteer management
Interest in wildlife welfare, conservation, rehabilitation, biology, or related fields