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. Read more about our organization at theiwrc.org.

Working Conditions

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

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

Position is open until filled but priority review will begin week of Oct 28, 2024.

We are currently looking to fill several positions and have some flexibility in how they are filled. We are offering various combinations of the positions to suit applicants’ skill bases and hourly work needs. This position can be combined with membership coordinator and/or content specialist. Visit our postings for more information.

The International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council is an equal opportunity employer. Our organization serves a global community of wildlife rehabilitators, carers, and professionals and is made stronger by diversity. We do not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, parental status, marital status, veteran status, or national or ethnic origin. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.