Director of Public Relations & Development at Warren, Washington & Albany ARC (WWAARC) a chapter of The Arc New York

Town of Bethlehem, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Oct, 26

Salary

62553.2

Posted On

07 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Public Relations, Fundraising, Project Management, Social Media Management, Website Management, Donor Database Management, Marketing Materials Development, Government Relations, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point, Data Analysis, Written Communication, Oral Communication, Triage

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Description Our Public Relations Department has a full-time, 40-hour Director of Public Relations & Development position available. This position is located at our Slingerlands, NY facility. This is a salaried, overtime exempt position. A typical work week is Monday-Friday during agency business hours, but scheduling flexibility is required and based on agency needs. The annual salary is $62,553.20 + longevity. This position has responsibility for operations of the following areas: Liaison and Foundation Board coordinator, special events, web site management, social media management, membership database management, development and maintenance of marketing materials, donor database management, family forums, fundraising, correspondence, government and public relations and providing administrative support for all initiatives (current and new). Want to be a WWAARC Director of Public Relations & Development and join our Team? Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years of age Have a valid driver’s license that meets WWAARC insurability requirements A bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Communications or Business is preferred. Three years’ experience in project management, fundraising and/or public relations is preferred. Must be an effective communicator in both the written and oral form. Must possess a working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point. Must possess the ability to understand and implement technical information that may come from oversight and outside agencies and to explain such information to all levels of the organization in a useful and understandable format. Must possess the ability to manage a variety and multitude of tasks at any one given time and effectively triage acute issues. Must possess the ability to support projects both operationally and from a financial perspective including appropriate data analysis. Must gain a thorough working knowledge of relevant OPWDD regulations, policies and statutes. What’s in it for You? You will work where you AND the work you do are valued! We offer: A positive work environment, focused on quality, professional growth, and development. Extensive paid training. A variety of employee discounts. Generous paid time off & sick time. Group health & dental insurance. Life insurance. 403(b) retirement plans. Tuition reimbursement. Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA). Ready to Apply/Transfer? To apply a completed WWAARC application is required. Applications can be submitted through our website at www.WWAARC.org or contact ApplyatWWA@caparcny.org to have the application emailed/mailed to you. As an Equal Opportunity Employer WWAARC will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, status as a protected veteran, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other characteristic protected under applicable law. WWAARC is dedicated to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

Responsibilities

The Director manages public relations, fundraising, and development initiatives, including board coordination and social media management. They are responsible for maintaining marketing materials, donor databases, and handling government and public relations.