Marketing and Development Associate

~ Westmoreland Sanctuary is surrounded by wooded countryside and suburban areas, Westmoreland’s 640 acres offer a variety of activities for all our visitors. ~

Our Mission: To secure and preserve land for the enjoyment and enrichment of all through environmental education and conservation programs.

Westmoreland Sanctuary was established in 1957 as a not-for-profit nature center and wildlife preserve with the mission to “acquire, establish and maintain for the free use, enjoyment and appreciation of the public. . . tracts of land, including woodland and streams, as a nature sanctuary . . . to promote nature appreciation, preservation and conservation generally, for the present and future benefit and enjoyment of the public.” Westmoreland also offers a variety of environmental education, conservation and recreational programs and events serving nearly 15,000 visitors every year. Through these facilities and programs Westmoreland encourages a deeper understanding and engagement with nature and our environment.

Position Overview

Westmoreland Sanctuary seeks a passionate, enthusiastic, mission oriented, and highly organized professional individual to facilitate the marketing and development duties of a small non-profit environmental organization. Ideal candidate will have strong skills, a positive attitude, and possess the ability to thrive in a high-energy, fast-pace organization as part of a collaborative and committed team 

This is a part-time position, 3 days per week (Tues-Thursday) including occasional after hour events; position reports to the Manager and Director and work closely with other staff.

Responsibilities

• General administrative responsibilities (answering phone calls, scheduling internal and external meetings for staff, filing paperwork, data management, etc.) 
• Update social media platforms with current news and events (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Website); develop creative and impactful content and reporting that connects our constituency with our work and their impact 
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, MailChimp, Quick Books 
• Manage Donor database; track donor data to help develop fundraising strategy. Cultivate stewardship events for donors throughout the year 
• Low-tech technical writing (grants, cover letter, letter of intent, policy and procedures, appeals, newsletters, blog, etc.) 
• Grant administration; maintain online grant portals, submit reports, etc.
• Research and analyze grant opportunities that support WS mission and focus areas 

To Apply

Please send cover letter, resume and 3 letters of recommendation to: Ann Paul, Director, 260 Chestnut Ridge Road, Mount Kisco, NY 10549 or via email.