01 Oct HELP WANTED- Feeder Canal Alliance

Part-Time Executive Director

The Feeder Canal Alliance (FCA) is a grassroots 501c-3 non-profit with over 36 years stewardship of the historic Feeder Canal & Towpath Trail, a 9-mile linear park attracting over 100k area residents and tourists in Warren and Washington counties each year.

We are seeking a highly skilled part-time Executive Director (25-30 hours per week) to coordinate and lead a number of initiatives, raise funds, manage event and program logistics and continue our stewardship and collaborative advocacy outreach with multiple local, community and state leaders.

Reporting to our Executive Board of Directors, the Executive Director oversees strategic activities and programs, operational tasks and projects, which includes occasional after-hours networking and representation at special events. Fundraising, event planning and marketing and educational expertise is essential. Established relationships with local community groups, county leaders, state representatives are a plus.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years’ experience in senior management or leadership roles, with non-profit work experience
• Strong public relations, marketing, fundraising, grant writing and donor cultivation and relations expertise
• Proven success working with a board of directors and community leaders
• Excellent public speaker with workshop or educational program experience (delivering talks to varied age groups and interests)
• Collaborative, enthusiastic team player with a record of successfully being the public face of an organization
• Event planning and execution expertise
• Availability for occasional evening and weekend work

SKILLS 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Experience in organizational planning, managing budgets, and special event logistics
• Exceptional verbal, written and visual communication skills via Canva or Adobe
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher) + WordPress, MailChimp, Social media expertise

PERKS:

• Flexible work schedule
• Partially remote hours
• 2 weeks Paid Vacation
• Bonus Opportunities

Starting Compensation: $25- $30 per hour paid on a W-2, depending on required skills and experience.

Job / Transportation Requirements:

• Must have own transportation and be able to travel to local events
• Able to lift 20-35 pounds
• Able to set up event materials
• Work at FCA office
• Other duties as required

Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and resume no later than 10/25/24: Info@FeederCanal.org