Development Specialist

Position Overview
Development Specialists support the Endangered Wolf Center’s external relations efforts by organizing tasks related to membership, fundraising, and special events.

Key Responsibilities

Organizational Culture

• Support the Endangered Wolf Center’s organizational culture, promoting transparency and collaboration.
• Contribute positively as a member of a diverse and talented, paid and volunteer staff to further EWC’s mission.

Organizational Capacity

• Collaborate with the great EWC team to implement an established strategic plan.
• Support efforts to grow capacity through membership, grants, events, and other fundraising activities

Operational Capacity

• Under the guidance of the Director of Development, utilize resource management software (donor database, grant management, etc.) to ensure accuracy and to provide relevant data for effective fundraising operations.
• Actively participate in departmental planning efforts in strategy and operational decision-making and assist in implementing determined courses of action.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Develop and maintain effective, fruitful, long-term relationships with donors and members.
• Represent the organization in a manner that strengthens the brand and communicates the Endangered Wolf Center’s purpose, mission, and vision.

Key Competencies

Collaboration 

• Builds & fosters trust with others
• Motivates with compassion 
• Contributes to a team-first culture
• Cultivates positive interpersonal interactions
• Establishes & sustains effective communication pathways

Accountability

• Acts with integrity
• Contributes productively to group efforts
• Owns mistakes and uses them as constructive growth opportunities
• Effectively manages workload
• Delivers positive results

Initiative & Innovation

• Shows good judgment with sound decision-making
• Proactively navigates obstacles in workflow
• Successfully adapts to unexpected challenges
• Demonstrates commitment to continuous learning
• Performs duties without unnecessary supervision

Job Ability

• Displays technical skills appropriate to experience
• Work quality meets expected standards
• Demonstrates professionalism with all stakeholders
• Maintains job-related proficiencies
• Stays up-to-date on field-related knowledge

Stewardship

• Exhibits workplace behaviors consistent with the mission
• Contributes to a sense of belonging, community, and well-being for all 
• Prioritizes service to others
• Upholds the highest professional ethics and standards
• Demonstrates commitment to safe practices

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher preferred; education preferences may be substituted by an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, both written and oral
• Ability to use various office software products (word processing, databases, spreadsheets, Dropbox, Google Suite, etc.)
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting, handle stressful situations, and maintain stakeholder confidentiality.
• Experience and knowledge of philanthropy, including donor acquisition, preferred
• AZA-accredited institution and nonprofit experience a plus
• Must hold or be able to possess a valid driver's license within three months of hire
• Successful completion of a background check is required before employment

Physical Demands

• This is a full-time on-site role; remote work days are considered as-needed.
• Able and willing to work non-traditional hours (weekends, nights, and holidays) and travel (including overnight trips) as needed
• Capable of holding certification in First Aid and CPR
• Frequent exposure to outside weather conditions and a natural environment
• Frequent sitting, standing, bending, walking (including on uneven surfaces), and occasional unassisted lifting up to 50 lbs

How to Apply

Send CV/resume and references to hr@endangeredwolfcenter.org, with “Development Specialist” in the subject line.