March 12, 2008
Job Posting: OEC Membership Director
Job Posting: Membership Director
Date posted: March 12, 2008
Applications due: April 15, 2008
Location: Columbus, Ohio
The Ohio Environmental Council (OEC) is seeking a Membership Director. The OEC is one of the nation’s premier state environmental advocacy non-profit organizations. The OEC’s mission is to secure healthy air, land, and water for all who call Ohio home.
The position: The Membership Director works with Director of Development for aggressive growth of the Ohio Environmental Council’s membership of individuals and nonprofit organizations.
- Responsible for preparing annual membership development plan, including analysis and evaluation of past membership development efforts. Closely work with the entire Board and staff to implement goals. Integrate fundraising and networking opportunities presented to Board and staff through their programmatic outreach efforts.
- Significantly grow OEC’s individual membership program. Evaluate, perform, and improve current tactics including mailings, calling, speaking engagements, online organizing, workplace giving, and events. Research, implement, and evaluate new tactics. Improve print and online membership communications. Respond to member inquiries.
- Build OEC’s nonprofit membership program. Evaluate the membership benefits offered to nonprofit organizations. Develop and execute a recruitment strategy involving Board and staff.
- Organize, assist, and attend fundraising and non-fundraising events including nature tours, house parties, and the OEC’s annual banquet. Responsible for acquiring auction items for annual banquet.
The organization: The Ohio Environmental Council is a statewide environmental advocacy group with a full-time staff of 15 and an annual budget of $1.3 million, with approximately one quarter coming from private donors. The OEC is Ohio’s leading advocate for fresh air, clean water, and sustainable land use. The OEC has a widely respected 40-year history of innovation, pragmatism, and success. Using legislative initiatives, legal action, scientific principles, and statewide partnerships, we secure a healthier environment for Ohio’s families and communities. Additional information about the organization and its programs can be found online at www.theoec.org.
Qualifications: The Membership Director must possess passion for environmental protection, strong leadership qualities, and demonstrated success in nonprofit fundraising, communications, advocacy, or sales. Experience with nonprofit membership is highly preferred. Bachelors degree required. Excellent written and oral communication skills are required. Director should have proficiency with technology, including use of the internet and databases, strong organizational skills, and must pay attention to detail. Should be able to travel throughout Ohio and occasionally work evening and weekend hours.
Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits including paid health, dental, vision, and life insurance, employer-matched retirement fund, and paid vacation, family, sick, and holiday leave.
Application: Send cover letter, resume, 3 writing samples, and references to:
Director of Development
Ohio Environmental Council
1207 Grandview Ave, Suite 201
Columbus, OH 43212-3449
or email: oec@theoec.org with “Membership Director” in the subject line.
The Ohio Environmental Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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