• Provide administrative support to the Director of Development including; donor communications, scheduling, event assistance, membership management, etc.
• Assist with management of the Center’s grants program:
  • Research foundations and other potential grant sources and qualifying criteria.
  • Compile necessary information for the application process through collaboration with the Director of Development and other staff.
  • Draft, complete, and submit grant applications according to application requirements in a timely manner.
  • Coordinate the monitoring and evaluation of programs and projects that are grant funded. Completes internal and funder reports as necessary.
• Assist with the planning, implementation, and execution of fundraising and educational events to include the annual gala, a concert fundraiser in the spring, Owls by Moonlight programs in the fall/winter, volunteer staff events and more.
• Lead the gift acknowledgement process to provide timely and appropriate recognition of Center Donors.
• Advance the Center’s Membership program by generating renewal letters, tracking and reporting Membership statistics, and providing appropriate interaction with visiting Members throughout the year.
• Manage support volunteer staff as required, including scheduling, training, assignments and supervision of duties.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Compensation: This is a full-time, salaried position with a starting salary of $30,000. Health insurance benefits, paid vacation, and a regional reciprocity pass to area attractions are available after completing 90 days of service. The hours include, but are not limited to, Monday – Friday, 8:30AM-5PM.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1-2 years’ experience with grant writing
• Ability to work professionally with the public and relate to diverse audiences
• Excellent organization and communication skills (both oral and written)
• Self-starter capable of working independently or as a team member in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment requiring critical thinking and multi-tasking.
• Basic computer fluency in programs including (but not limited to) Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, ticketing software and Donor management software.
• Reliable transportation
• Some evening and weekend hours required

Preferred Qualifications:

• College degree
• 1-2 years’ experience with donor management software
• An interest in avian science and conservation
• Desire to learn about donor communications and non-profit management

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Charleston Area Reciprocity Pass
• Professional development assistance