February 2nd, 2012

Two job openings at Bark

Applicants, please note "To Apply" instructions at the bottom of each job description. No phone calls please. Links to PDF Job Descriptions below.

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POSITION AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED THROUGH 5PM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH

Position: Grassroots Organizer

Compensation: Full-time. Annual salary of $27,000-$30,000, depending on experience. Generous health/dental/vision benefits.

General Responsibilities: The Grassroots Organizer is responsible for deepening engagement from current supporters in Bark’s programs and growing our grassroots network in Mt. Hood communities.

Communications

Electronic
• Maintain a consistent and compelling email dialogue with Bark supporters.

o Work with Program Director in compiling monthly Bark-Alert email, with content from other staff.

o Use targeted email blasts to alert Barkers of new information, timely campaign needs, etc.

o Other email stuff

• Maintain Bark’s website as both a point-of-entry for new Barkers and as a resource for current Barkers including:

o Relevant news stories

o Original content on campaigns and volunteer needs

o Project database that includes approximately 40 current projects in and around Mt. Hood National Forest

o Icon photo management, ensuring that the photos on Bark’s website are compelling and representative of the campaign work

• Maintain and grow current volunteer video production of Bark-Abouts (monthly hikes) and special campaign features (Bark videos)
• Maintain Facebook page with consistent and compelling content

Hardcopy
• Create and maintain organizational outreach materials (Bark brochure, handouts, merchandise, etc.)
• Create and maintain campaign outreach materials (brochures, fact sheets, petitions/postcards, etc)

Outreach and education

• Work with program staff to identify goals for # of actions on campaigns and use action alerts for the web, email alerts, hardcopy, etc. to achieve goals
• Coordinate tabling events as needed to expand Bark’s grassroots network and achieve action goals
• Present slideshows and other outreach events (like meetups) in Mt. Hood communities
• Facilitate creation of community committees to share information and take action as needed.
• Organize special events (rallies, campouts, conferences, etc.) as needed.

Volunteer Coordination
• Maintain active core of over 25 volunteers able to respond quickly to organizational and campaign needs and connect them with the appropriate Bark staff member
• Maintain systems to recruit volunteers and work with Bark staff to increase responsibilities among current Bark volunteers
• Update and manage volunteer database
• Serve as staff liaison for volunteer Events Committee
• Implement volunteer recognition activities

Miscellaneous
• Communicate with Bark’s board of directors through quarterly reports and informal updates as needed
• Participate in administrative duties as necessary.

Qualifications
• Minimum two years experience in grassroots organizing and volunteer-based campaigns.
• Experience managing volunteer-based committees.
• Familiarity with federal forest management, specifically NEPA and NFMA.
• Persuasive writing and public speaking skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and publishing software (Adobe or Publisher) required. Experience in content management systems a plus. Specific experience in Drupal, Democracy In Action, Photoshop, is not required by also a plus.

To Apply:
E-mail resume, 2-3 references, and cover letter to (no calls please) to [email protected], with “Grassroots Organizer” in the subject line.

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POSITION AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED THROUGH 5PM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH

Position: Development Assistant

Compensation: Part-time, $15-$18/hour based on experience

General Responsibilities: The Development Assistant is responsible for assisting the Executive Director in meeting fundraising goals through grant writing and coordination and donor support.

Grant writing and coordination – 75%

• Maintain current database of approximately ten foundations and their respective deadlines for letters of inquiry,   proposals, reports, etc

• Research and add new foundations to the database likely to help Bark meet its program and operational   funding needs

• Maintain grants calendar and ensure that Bark meets all foundation deadlines

• Write letters of inquiry, proposals, and reports to foundations

• Ensure that Executive Director is maintaining appropriate levels of informal communication with foundation   supporters

Donor support – 20%

• Assist Executive Director in maintaining appropriate levels of informal communication with approximately 300   Very Important Barkers

• Conduct donor research as needed

Miscellaneous – 5%

• Communicate with Bark’s board of directors through quarterly reports and informal updates as needed

• Participate in administrative duties as necessary.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Excellent persuasive writing skills

• Highly organized and timely

• Minimum of two years professional experience in fundraising or other relevant communications field

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of applications

To Apply: E-mail resume, 2-3 references, 2 writing samples, and cover letter to (no calls please) [email protected], with “Development Assistant” in the subject line.