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Salary: $95,000.00 - $105,000.00 Annually Location : Snohomish County - Other, WA Job Type: Full Time - Non-Permanent Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid Job Number: 2025-SCD D&CD Department: Snohomish Conservation District Opening Date: 12/17/2025 Closing Date: Continuous Description Terms: Term Limited full-time position (40hrs/week), with benefits. Term is expected to last for 2 years, but could extend beyond that based on funding Hiring Wage Range: $95,000-$105,000 annually Priority deadline: Initial review of applications will begin Monday, January 5, 2026. Applications accepted until position is filled. First round of interviews anticipated January 13-15, 2026. Position Summary This position will fill two primary roles. Initially this will backfill the Education and Outreach Department Director position for a 6-month parental leave, and it will also serve as the Development and Communications Director for the District's Capital Campaign and beyond. Duties for this position include programmatic oversight, staff supervision for the District's Education and Outreach Department, and planning and overseeing the execution of a capital campaign and comprehensive fundraising program. The Education and Outreach Team consists of community engagement, adult and youth education, and media specialists supporting all SCD programs including Agriculture, Habitat Restoration, Green Stormwater Infrastructure, and District Operations.. This position will report directly to the Executive Director and serve on the management team. Duties Primary Job Responsibilities The Education and Outreach Department Director backfill primary tasks include but are not limited to: • Work with the Education, Outreach, Youth Education, and Management Teams to implement the strategic vision and priorities of the program. • Develop grant proposals, manage program budgets, and support regional initiatives. • Provide executive communications support to the leadership team, including outreach material for elected officials, policymakers, and funders. • Supervise a team of specialists. Support implementation of annual work plans and training plans, and provide input for annual performance evaluations. • Participate in and help coordinate select outreach events. • Continue to hone the SCD brand through storytelling, events, and earned media. Manage positive relationships with the press. • Oversee production of all public-facing documents including press releases, web content, annual reports, and event flyers, in coordination with the SCD Writer/Editor. • Manage a high-paced production workflow with shifting priorities and needs while tracking products and outcomes for grant and other reporting purposes. The Development Director primary tasks include but are not limited to: • Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising plan that includes the creation and implementation of the following key programs: • Major gifts and capital campaign • Annual and planned giving • Institutional giving • Collaborate with campaign leaders to continue to create and implement a strategic direction for the campaign, including setting annual and multi-year goals and leading the campaign through its various stages - quiet, major gift, and public phase. • Manage the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major and planned giving donors. Identify prospects that have both the capacity and demonstrated interest in advancing the mission of the District using research tools, in-person visits, input from key stakeholders, and any available resources of the organization. • Collaborate with existing staff to develop an integrated marketing and communications plan with clear messaging to key individuals and stakeholder groups to increase their awareness and understanding of the District's identity and brand. Customize existing fundraising materials (brochures, pamphlets, external communications, update case statement as needed, etc.) and manage the development of new materials as needed. • Support the campaign's volunteer committee(s) by assisting with recruitment, developing talking points, and training volunteers and staff for solicitations. • Manage the execution of appropriate donor acknowledgment, recognition, and stewardship in collaboration with staff. Assist in strategizing and implementing cultivation and recognition events. • Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director. Qualifications Job Qualifications Required knowledge, skills, and abilities • A bachelor's degree in communications, natural resources, education, or related field; proven leadership abilities; and five years of professional experience. • Experience in program management and staff supervision. • Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with varied constituencies, particularly affluent and influential benefactors and prospects. • Ability to collaborate and to develop lasting strategic partnerships. • Proven success in achieving fundraising results, particularly in soliciting and closing major gifts. • Ability to plan, set fundraising goals, organize, and follow-through to completion. • Knowledge of prospect research process and current best practices in fundraising and philanthropy. • Experience with creating and managing budgets. • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, PPT, Excel). • Proficient in data analytics - ability to extract relevant information from data sets. • Superior organizational and time management skills - ability to juggle multiple assignments, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines. • Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) - ability to communicate effectively with staff, donors, volunteers, and other key stakeholders. • Highly self-motivated - ability to work independently as well as collaboratively. • Interpersonal skills, including ability to interact and engage with stakeholders at all levels, active listening skills, professionalism, courteousness, and empathy. • Experience managing contracts and consultants • Ability to deliver strategic communications to elected officials and funders Physical Requirements and Working Conditions This position requires the ability to: • Sit or stand for long periods of time in a standard work-day • Drive a vehicle for long periods when travel is needed. Must hold a valid, unrestricted Washington State driver's license (or have the ability to acquire upon hire). • Work in all-weather types and on uneven terrain • Lift, pull, carry, push up to 40lbs • Occasionally bend, twist, squat, climb, kneel/crawl, reach overhead • Occasionally work beyond an 8-hr workday or on the weekend Supplemental Information Benefits The District offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid holidays and vacation leave time, medical, dental, life and LTD insurance through Washington State PEBB, participation in the State of Washington Retirement System (PERS), and coverage for WA Cares Fund. Work Location The position will work out of our Lake Stevens office with the option to work remotely part of the time. Application Instructions To apply for this position, please submit the following materials via our website at : • Cover letter stating why you are interested in this position • CV or resume detailing your related experience • 1-2 page writing sample If you have questions about applying or need accommodation during the application process, contact Sally Cunningham at scunningham@snohomishcd.org or (360) 631-6736. Applications will be reviewed beginning January 5th, 2026. Position open until filled. We strive to work in partnership with all, to provide equitable and accessible programming on a nondiscriminatory basis, and to continually improve how we do so. All programs and services of the Snohomish Conservation District are offered on a nondiscriminatory basis, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. More than Just a Paycheck! Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs. Read about our benefits: The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time. Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits. Insurance Benefits Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state. Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts. To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs. Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses. Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction. The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees. Retirement and Deferred Compensation State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site. Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options. Social Security All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system. Public Service Loan Forgiveness If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Holidays Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year. Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information. Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday. Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave. Sick Leave Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave. Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday. Vacation (Annual Leave) Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave. Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday. As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave acc...