Montana Career Opportunity – Communications and Membership Manager – Alternative Energy Resources Organization

About AERO

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AERO (the Alternative Energy Resources Organization) http://www.aeromt.org/ is a nonprofit membership organization, based in Helena, Montana, linking people, sustainable agriculture, and energy solutions since 1974. AERO has a long legacy of helping communities and individuals become agents for change through grassroots, member-driven initiatives that build knowledge and skills to shape resilient communities and a more sustainable future.
 

Summary of the Position
The Communications & Membership Manager is responsible for the development of regular and special event print and digital communication with members, supporters, partners, and the public, support of membership and fundraising campaigns , and management of the membership database. This position collaborates on many projects with both AERO staff and the AERO Board. This is a part-time (10-20 hours per week) temporary position, expected to last for approximately 3-6 months, with the possibility of extensions beyond that point. The position will be located in AERO’s office in Helena and will report to the AERO Board of Directors. Occasional evening work will be expected, primarily conference calls with the Board and Board Committees.

Duties & Responsibilities

Support fundraising, new member and member renewal campaigns

Carry out monthly and yearly membership communication schedules

Update AERO’s website, develop new material and keep fresh and current

Develop compelling content for the AERO Facebook page

Assemble content and produce monthly e-newsletter

Assemble content, develop and lay out quarterly Sun Times newsletter (print and online)

Solicit ads and member classifieds for Sun Times

Support planning efforts for Annual Meeting, including outreach and advertising development

Support the Board of Directors in achieving fundraising goals, including completing specific tasks as assigned and working with the Board’s Fund Development and Communications Committees

Develop, update, and send update membership communication materials, including welcome packets, thank you letters, renewal letters, appeal letters, as needed

Keep membership database updated, as needed

Thank donors and recognize donations received, as needed
Additional activities as necessary

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a combination of a Bachelor’s degree and experience in communications, graphic design, nonprofit membership development and marketing. In addition, the ideal applicant will be detail-oriented, thorough, and self-motivated. The successful candidate will be familiar with AERO’s mission and excited about joining the AERO team. In addition, preferred qualifications include:
Demonstrated ability to juggle multiple tasks and work effectively independently and in a team environment
Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal and organizational skills

Demonstrated competence with a range of computer programs, including donor management software

Graphic design experience or skills, including experience using Adobe Illustrator and InDesign

Experience in assisting with fundraising appeals and campaigns

Salary: Starts at $12/hour, based on education/experience

Start Date: ASAP

HOW TO APPLY:

Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until an appointment is made. For best consideration, applications should be received by March 24, 2014. Application materials should include a letter addressing how the candidate’s experiences match the position qualifications, a resume and contact information for at least three references. Examples of fundraising and/or graphic design experience, if applicable, may also be included, including posters, fundraising appeals, etc.

These materials, as well as any questions about the position, should be emailed to the AERO Board Chair, Annie Heuscher, at [email protected]