Resource Director for Waste-Free Advocates
Job Opening: Resource Director for Waste-Free Advocates (Portland Metro, Oregon)
8-10 hours/week starting at $20/hour
Deadline: May 31, 2022
Waste-Free Advocates (formerly 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, updating and maintaining the group’s website and social media accounts, and working with the Board of Directors to issue a monthly newsletter.
Waste-Free Advocates is looking for a Resource Director in the Portland, Oregon area
Waste-Free Advocates, 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 empower and connect Oregon communities to minimize overconsumption and waste. WFA 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 ● Finalize new website and update website as needed
● Represent our organization in public as 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 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
Waste-Free Advocates April 2022 Resource Director
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: Microsoft Word, Excel; Working knowledge: Wordpress, MailChimp)
● High attention to detail
● Experience editing websites via Wordpress
Basic Job Requirements:
The Resource Director must provide their own computer, home or alternate office space, transportation, and phone (WFA 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 the monthly Board meetings.
WFA 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 send a resume and cover letter to info@WasteFreeAdvocates.org.
Waste-Free 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.