What are the responsibilities and job description for the Membership, Fundraising and Awareness/Outreach Programs Manager position at Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO)?
Location: Lexington, KY.
Description: The Membership, Fundraising and Outreach Manager’s focus will primarily be in three areas: membership, fundraising and awareness/outreach. Membership: The manager develops and implements membership recruitment and support strategies for ASDSO. These strategies raise visibility and revenue for ASDSO initiatives, products and services. This person will serve to strengthen ASDSO membership recruitment and retention and provide services to members. Fundraising: The job includes management of all fundraising/sales programs such as trade shows, donation programs, grants search and advertising. Awareness/Outreach: The job includes overseeing creative campaigns for mission awareness. Several campaigns are underway and need a more focused level of management support. We also want to increase our engagement with the dam safety community through compelling social media initiatives. We’re seeking a social media support staff person to help us expand our digital footprint and oversee our social communications efforts. Other projects could be added as our mission and strategies expand.
Qualifications:
At least 3 years of experience in one or more of these areas: association management, marketing, membership services, digital/social media strategies, media/advertising relations, and public affairs. Must have demonstrated success in building brand awareness and membership loyalty and using marketing to support programmatic outcomes. The ability to make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis is essential.
Must have excellent written and verbal communications skills and demonstrated project management skills.
Working knowledge of digital marketing/media.
Familiarity with project management tools.
Preferred skills and qualifications
Experience working in the association management/non-profit industry
Experience and/or training in grants writing and procurement
Experience and/or training in proposal writing
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in communications, public administration, business administration or related field.
Attention to detail
Experience in managing stakeholders
Travel
Must be willing and able to travel to domestic and international events as required.