Development Associate

~ The Wildlife Center of Virginia is a non-profit teaching and referral hospital for native wildlife. The Center is a professionally staffed, fully equipped, 5,700-square foot hospital, research, and environmental education center located in Waynesboro, Virginia. ~

Our mission and passion is to teach the world to care about and to care for wildlife and the environment. Founded in 1982, the Wildlife Center of Virginia has provided care for more than 65,000 sick, injured, and orphaned wild animals representing over 200 species. Each year the center admits approximately 2,300 patients with the goal to release healthy animals back into their natural habitats.

Position Overview

The Wildlife Center of Virginia, a non-profit wildlife hospital, is hiring a full-time Development Associate to be part of a four-person fundraising/donor communication team. The Development Associate will communicate with donors, process contributions, and manage specific donor programs. Occasional weekend work [for special events] required.

Responsibilities

The Development Associate has a wide range of responsibilities, including but not limited to:

• Processing mailed donations
• Generating and printing acknowledgements for donations
• Fulfilling merchandise and Caring for Critters sponsorship orders, as well as keeping up the Caring for Critters program materials and records
• Keeping track of inventory
• Working with Center staff on publication of the Annual Report, Caring for Critters brochure, and other materials
• Corresponding with donors, answering their questions, and conveying information about the Wildlife Center and our donor programs
• Managing the Sustaining Donor and Critter Cam Sponsorship programs
• Managing reservations for open houses and other special events
• Assisting other staff members with Center special events
• Other duties/responsibilities as required

Qualifications

• Commitment to wildlife, conservation, and the environment
• Undergraduate degree required
• Strong communication and inter-personal skills required
• Strong computer proficiency required
• Customer service, fundraising, communication experience preferred

Benefits

The Wildlife Center of Virginia offers:

• Health insurance
• Paid sick leave and vacation time
• Pension plan to qualifying employees

To Apply

Please click "Apply" below to upload your résumé, cover letter, and salary expectations to Lacy Kegley or mail to:

Wildlife Center of Virginia

c/o Lacy Kegley

P.O. Box 1557

Waynesboro, VA 22980

No phone calls please. Center phone lines are best kept open for wildlife emergencies. Questions may be emailed to Lacy Kegley.