Development Officer

Ruby M. Sisson Memorial Library

public library

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Wages

$20,000.00 per Year   Calculate

Location

Pagosa Springs, CO

Hours

Not Specified

MLS

Not Specified

Minimum Education

Not Specified

Library Experience

Not Specified

Supervisory Experience

Not Specified

Type of Library

Public

This job is more than 3 weeks old or the application deadline has passed.

Job Description

This new position is a half-time position, with the option to work mostly from home.  Probationary term of one year.  The funding of the position will be reevaluated annually.

Specific duties:

Community Relations

Identify, develop and build strategic partnership relationships with donors, volunteers, foundations, colleagues, local businesses, nonprofit organizations and other city departments.

Devise means of communicating with Library users and non-users.

Prepare periodic columns for local news distribution.

Builds and maintains partnerships and collaborations in all areas of the county with a wide range of organizations and service providers.

Grants and fundraising

Identify grant prospects, and write and submit letters of inquiry to potential funders.

Work with director to build relationships with funders.

Raise funds for the Library.

Maintain grants database and files.

Write proposals and reports to submit to director for review before filing with funders.

Foundation

Facilitate the establishment of a foundation.

Other

Create account for email marketing service and initiate opt-in for patrons.  Maintain records.

Other duties as assigned.

Education and experience

Required: Experience in effective grant writing.  Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills with a high affinity for networking.  Fundraising experience. Demonstrated ability and initiative to work independently with minimal supervision, to pay close attention to detail, and to carry tasks to completion. 

Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in related field (Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations) and 3-5 years of related work in field.  Experience in creating and maintaining a foundation a plus. 

Additional Info & Requirements

Experience in effective grant writing.  Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills with a high affinity for networking.  Fundraising experience. Demonstrated ability and initiative to work independently with minimal supervision, to pay close attention to detail, and to carry tasks to completion. 

HR Info

Does this posting sound like you?  Please submit a letter of interest and a resume. 

Consideration of applicants will begin immediately. 

Posted Jan 25, 2018