ecycling Advocates
Portland, OR 97232
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From $20 an hour - Part-time
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Salary
From $20 an hour
Job Type
Part-time
Number of hires for this role
1
BenefitsPulled from the full job description
Flexible schedule
Full Job Description
Recycling Advocates is hiring a part-time Resource Director to strengthen its membership and support the organization’s programs. The Resource Director is responsible for managing a membership database, fundraising, maintaining the group’s website and social media accounts, and working with the Board of Directors to issue a monthly newsletter.
Recycling Advocates (RA), a 30+ year-old, membership-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, is seeking a Resource Director to provide administrative management and communications support for 8-10 hours per week. Our mission is to involve people in creating a sustainable future through local efforts to reduce, reuse and recycle. RA has a long history of supporting the Master Recyclers program in the Portland Metro area and successfully advocating for local and state policies and programs. This part-time position is designed to collaborate with volunteers and the board of directors to strengthen the organization as a whole.
What you’ll get to do:
Develop monthly newsletter and social media communications with input from the board.
Manage membership database and develop systems for fundraising and membership recruitment.
Update organization website as needed.
Represent our organization in public when in-person events resume.
Attend monthly board meetings.
Potential to increase hours through fundraising and/or successful grant applications.
The ideal candidate will have:
A commitment to environmental sustainability and waste reduction issues. Bonus if candidate has completed the Master Recycler Program and obtained certification.
Previous experience working or volunteering experience with non-profit organizations and/or directly participating in outreach or education campaigns.
Ability to comfortably contact people by phone or in person (bonus if candidate is bilingual).
Experience working with volunteers, or on fundraising efforts, with out-going, friendly personality.
Website maintenance skills/experience.
Basic design skills (Canva, Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, or similar).
Bonus: An interest in learning simple video editing.
Bonus: Experience writing grant proposals and securing funding.
To qualify, applicants must specifically address and demonstrate in their cover letter and resume how their education, training, and/or experience meet each of the following minimum qualifications:
Strong professional communications/marketing skills
Advanced knowledge: Microsoft Word, Excel
Working knowledge: Wordpress, MailChimp
High attention to detail
Experience editing websites via Wordpress
Basic Job Requirements:
The Resource Director must be located within the Portland, Oregon Metro area. The Resource Director must provide their own computer, home or alternate office space, transportation, and phone (RA has a phone number, but the Resource Director must be able to check messages and be reachable by phone or email throughout the week). Mileage and drive-time for any transportation to and from events will be reimbursed.
The ideal candidate will have some daytime and evening availability. Communication with members, volunteers, and businesses/officials is necessary. Applicant must be available for monthly Board meetings.
RA welcomes all interested candidates to apply; we are a flexible, equitable, anti-racist employer.
Compensation/Hours:
Starting at $20/hour for up to 8-10 hours per week with some variation and flexibility.
To Apply:
Please submit a resume and cover letter. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. We will begin reviewing applications on August 30, 2021.
Recycling Advocates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our organization. We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and qualifications for the role.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
Flexible schedule
COVID-19 considerations:
During the COVID-19 pandemic, all meetings are being held virtually.
Application Question(s):
What excites you about this position?
Work Location:
One location
Work Remotely:
Yes
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