MARE Development and Outreach Coordinator (Part-time)
Marine Applied Research and Exploration (MARE) is seeking a part-time (20 hours/week) Development and Outreach Coordinator to support MARE’s programs and expand our fundraising and outreach efforts. Our ideal candidate would be ready to jump into multiple aspects of working for a small nonprofit and be excited about ocean science and engineering with an interest in education, development and outreach.
The Coordinator will further MARE’s mission by helping to secure resources such as funding and strategic partnerships, and build awareness of MARE’s role in ocean research resulting in increased support. The role includes managing the office, developing and implementing outreach and social media campaigns, and supports Policy & Outreach Director and Executive Director.
The Development and Outreach Coordinator position is in-person at the MARE Point Richmond, CA Office.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but not limited to the following:
1. Outreach
2. Fundraising
3. Program Support and Coordination
4. Administrative Support
Competencies:
A successful candidate will have the following skills:
Preferred skills but not required:
This position is a contract position at the Point Richmond, CA Office. Pay is $18-22/hour depending on experience.
Please send cover letter explaining why you are interested in this position and your resume to natasha@maregroup.org
The Coordinator will further MARE’s mission by helping to secure resources such as funding and strategic partnerships, and build awareness of MARE’s role in ocean research resulting in increased support. The role includes managing the office, developing and implementing outreach and social media campaigns, and supports Policy & Outreach Director and Executive Director.
The Development and Outreach Coordinator position is in-person at the MARE Point Richmond, CA Office.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but not limited to the following:
1. Outreach
- Assist in writing and managing E-news
- Assist in writing, designing and assembling print and online version of the Annual Report
- Create social media content and campaigns and post on all platforms
- Stay up-to-date with new platforms, content formats, and practices to keep our channels relevant
- Build and execute campaigns that drive user engagement and growth on new and existing platforms
- Update and maintain website
2. Fundraising
- Identify new foundation prospects
- Assist in grant writing and reporting
- Donor database management
- Manage acknowledgements and donor engagement
- Participate in fundraising campaigns and events
3. Program Support and Coordination
- Support all MARE Programs: Marine Protected Areas, Deep Sea Corals, Education including but not limited to research, report writing, and administrative support.
4. Administrative Support
- Assist as needed: human resources, bookkeeping, insurance renewals
- Organize travel for team
- Help with mailings and shipping equipment
- Assist with scheduling board meetings
Competencies:
A successful candidate will have the following skills:
- Bachelors, or equivalent experience, in Marine Science, Communications, Environmental Studies, or a related field
- Very strong communication skills (written and oral), with an interest in science communications
- Ability to work independently and on a team
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines, with the ability to prioritize
- Experience managing multiple social media accounts, creating social and website content (including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn).
- Experience using various technologies (e.g.: MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Slack, Donor Databases etc.). Aptitude to quickly learn industry or project-specific software.
Preferred skills but not required:
- Website development experience (Weebly, WordPress)
- Experience working with web analytics (e.g. Google and/or Adobe Analytics)
- Video editing experience
- Grant writing experience
- Presentations and/or public speaking
This position is a contract position at the Point Richmond, CA Office. Pay is $18-22/hour depending on experience.
Please send cover letter explaining why you are interested in this position and your resume to natasha@maregroup.org
