Assistant Director – Development and Public Relations

STEPPING STONES OF DUNN COUNTY

Position: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR – Development and Public Relations

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Salaried—permanent

Schedule: Monday through Friday, days

Salary: $47,500 to $55,000 starting, depending on qualifications

Benefits: Eligible for some benefits

Posted: Accepting resumes until filled

Summary

Join the Leadership Team of an organization known for its service to Dunn County.  Reporting to and coordinating with the Executive Director, the Assistant Director – Development and Public Relations will advance fundraising, donor relations and public relations efforts and serve as second in chain of command for the organization.

Primary Responsibilities

Development:

• Produce and implement annual Development and Public Relations plan, with input from Executive Director and Development Committee
• Serve as primary staff support for Development Committee and support all fundraising events
• Build relationships with area businesses and sponsors
• Coordinate and produce fundraising marketing materials for physical and electronic distribution
• Build donor list through engagement, campaign and appreciation efforts
• Access, update and utilize donor management software
• Explore and apply for grant opportunities with community partners
• Pursue additional fundraising opportunities

Public Relations:

• Document the contributions and work of donors, volunteers and staff with pictures, video and written word
• Produce newsletters, monthly e-blasts, social media posts and press releases, promoting the work that Stepping Stones does for the communities of Dunn County
• Develop relationships and coordinate with local media to promote Stepping Stones’ visibility in the community
• Assist with other PR efforts such as submitting newspaper articles, event flyers, and other communications.

Assistant Director:

• Contribute to strategic planning and yearly budget preparation
• Manage funding from Public Relations and Fundraising budget lines
• Collaborate with Executive Director to represent Stepping Stones and increase engagement with community organizations and events
• Provide support and direction for program managers and other staff in Executive Director’s absence

Qualifications

Academic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Preferred education in marketing, public relations, business, graphic design, or similar

Professional:

• Two+ years experience in development, sales, marketing, or related
• Experience with non-profit organization or human services a plus
• Must have a valid driver’s license and consistent access to a car

Skills:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and meeting platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams
• Ability to use software to produce creative content, including graphics, for print, email and social media
• Preferred skill representing an organization on social media platforms
• Preferred experience with Customer Relationship Management—CRM—or Donor Management platforms

Personal Attributes:

• Must be driven to help others and willing to adapt to the needs of organization and community
• Must take ownership of professional responsibilities and be able to work independently
• Must have strong organizational skills and be detail oriented
• Must be an engaging communicator with written content, one-on-one interactions and public speaking
• Must have a positive presence and enjoy doing good work with good people