JOB PROFILE SUMMARY

Job Title: Administrative Coordinator

Supervisor: Executive Director

Hours: Full and part-time opportunities will be considered To Apply: Please submit a resume and letter of interest to hr@westcave.org

Closing Date: Open until filled

Wonder and Joy: it’s in our nature!

Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center’s mission is to inspire people to develop lifelong practices of enjoying and protecting nature. We accomplish this through educational programs, collaborative alliances, and conservation of our beautiful 76-acre preserve.

Westcave works to foster the connection between people and nature that leads to healthier, happier, and smarter kids while ensuring that our future leaders are committed to conserving the natural world. Westcave shall connect people to nature by providing experiences and programs that encourage discovery, exploration and conservation of nature.

Additional information on Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center is available at www.westcave.org.

Job Summary:

The Administrative Coordinator helps all members of the Westcave team with general administrative tasks with an emphasis on administrative support to the Executive Director, managing the activities of the Board of Directors, management of the donor database, and meeting support for staff. The Administrative Coordinator also has overall responsibility for planning, coordinating, and executing Westcave’s annual gala.

The Administrative Coordinator will report directly to the Executive Director and works closely with our accountant, program staff, the Board of Directors, and other key staff and volunteers.

Key Job Duties and Responsibilities – Administrative

Administrative Support for Executive Director:

Ø Manage the Executive Director’s calendar and keep them informed of upcoming events

Ø Compile documents for appointments and meetings

Ø Prepare briefs, reports and presentations when requested

Ø Draft and edit correspondence

Ø Research and follow-up on issues when requested

Board / Committee Management

Ø Manage scheduling and meeting logistics for Board and Committee meetings

Ø Prepare/compile materials for Board meetings

Ø Maintain collection of Board documents

Ø Participate in Board and Committee Meetings as needed

Ø Prepare/update Board, Staff, and Committee orientation manuals

Financial and Donor Management:

Ø Record donations using DonorPerfect database

Ø Generate donor thank you letters weekly

Ø Send donor 501(c)3 acknowledgment letters quarterly as well as an end of year summary

Ø Immediately notify Executive Director of any gifts greater than $250 so they can send a hand-written thank you note

Ø Maintain hard copies of donor records in accordance with Financial Procedures document

Ø Prepare additional donor correspondence as needed

Ø Help with the creation/refinement of a donor database for campaigns

Ø Prepare written and e-appeals to be sent in June and December

Ø Create database reports as needed (mailing lists, donor lists, appeals, foundation proposals, etc.)

Human Resource Duties:

Ø Maintain employee records

Ø Ensure Health Insurance and Business Insurance policies are maintained

Ø Review and then post job vacancies

Ø Assist with scheduling interviews and managing candidate files

General Administrative Duties:

Ø Make office supply purchases as needed

Ø Prepare print material for mailings

Ø Maintain collection of past newsletters

Ø Prepare for other meetings and special events including purchasing supplies and ordering catering if necessary

Ø Respond to email requests for information

Support for Staff Meetings:

Ø Coordinate, prepare materials for, and participate in biweekly staff meetings.

Ø Summarize actions and highlights from the meeting for Staff.

Key Job Duties and Responsibilities – Annual Fundraising Event

· Develop and oversee an Event Planning Committee including scheduling and leading planning committee meetings and working with subcommittee chairs to ensure subcommittee objectives are met.

· Work with the Planning Committee and Board of Directors to conceptualize the big-picture vision for the event including desired number of guests, event venue, theme, date, and key elements of the evening.

· Develop and manage the overall planning calendar for the event.

· Create and track all budgets for the event including all income and expenditures.

· Develop and publicize an awards nomination process, coordinate selection of winners, and work with a film producer to create a short vignette for each award recipient.

· Work with the Fundraising Committee to develop and implement a fundraising plan with targeted fundraising amounts for sponsorships, ticket sales, night of donations, and auctions. Include stewardship activities planned to help reach fundraising goals.

· Create a sponsorship packet which includes sponsorship levels and benefits and approach potential sponsors in coordination with the Planning Committee and Board of Directors.

· Develop and implement a communication plan for potential sponsors, event attendees, partners, etc. Oversee the creation of all materials including sponsorship packet, save the date announcement, invitation, program, and social media posts.

· Use DonorPerfect and Better Unite to financially track progress and update status reports. Assure that all constituent records for donors and prospects are accurately maintained.

· Create and manage a night-of plan which includes hiring all necessary third-party vendors (AV, film producers, photography, music, emcee, etc.), food and drink selections, event floor plan, guest registration, minute-by-minute detail of event preparation as well as the event itself including volunteer training and vendor arrival times.

· Establish system for guest registration and managing night of donations including any online, live, silent auction purchases

Occasional Assistance to the Education Team:

Ø Undertake training in leading tours of Westcave Preserve and fill in occasionally when an additional tour guide is needed

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree, preferred

Experience: a minimum of 2 years Administrative Support experience

License/Certificates Required: Class C Driver’s license required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Excellent organizational Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Skill in operating general computer software programs

Donor management database experience preferred, ideally DonorPerfect

Knowledge of or interest in learning basic naturalist skills a plus

Passion for engendering a love of nature in others

Skill in multi-tasking, collaboration, cooperation, etc.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

May be required to work occasional evenings and weekends

Ability to hike 1 mile with changing topography useful but not required.

Equal Employment Statement

Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center 501(c)3 is an equal opportunity employer. It is Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center policy to comply with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws and regulations relating to employees or applicants relating to advertising, recruitment, employment, compensation, promotion, transfer, termination of employment, training and conditions of employment regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, sexual orientation/expression/identity, genetic information or disability. It is Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center’s policy to also comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

TO APPLY

Please submit a letter of interest, resume and three references to hr@westcave.org. Please use the subject line “Application for Administrative Coordinator”.