Now Hiring: Membership Support Associate 

Social Justice Fund is a member-funded foundation that supports the creation of a just society through fundraising, grantmaking, and member involvement. The foundation provides essential resources to organizations in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming to strengthen grassroots efforts in the broad-based movement for progressive, systemic social change.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE and Function Summary

The staff of five currently includes: Executive Director, Program Director, Grants Manager, Development Associate, and Office Manager.  The Membership Support Associate would be a new position, responsible for being the primary contact with Social Justice Fund Members, developing new members, and coordinating events.  This is a full-time (40 hours per week), exempt position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Membership Support Associate will develop current and prospective members.  This includes:

• Connect membership with one another other, staff, volunteers and grantees in order to develop peer learning and interest networks that support SJF’s mission.
• In collaboration with Development Associate -- coordinate monthly member development and renewal communications (letter, phone calls and e-mail) and follow-up.
• Coordinate targeted member and funding drives such as annual dinner, phone-a-thon and direct mail campaigns.
• In collaboration with Office Manager -- develop, coordinate and maintaining electronic communications systems including newsletter, board website, members virtual community, virtual networking communities (e.g.: Facebook and My Space) and webinars.
• Assist Executive Director and board in coordination and tracking board and committee assignments.
• Coordinate membership benefits.  In close coordination with Grants and Program staff assist current and prospective members to better understand and participate in SJF’s work.
• Responds to member questions and helps to recruit members into SJF’s program and granting activities.
• Assist Executive Director and media consultants to develop written publications including but not limited to the annual report, member and grantee profiles and marketing materials.
• Assist Executive Director in prospecting communicating and following-up with major donors and their requests.
• Develop and coordinate donor and membership events including but not limited to: the annual dinner, house parties, trainings, grant meetings, focus groups and learning tours.
• Assist Funding Associate in the development of Major Donor Profiles and Briefs for use by Executive Director, Development Committee and the Board.
• Event planning and support including logistics for site-visit, grant and board meetings.
• Supports Office Manager and Program Staff during high activity periods.
• Assist Funding Associate with data entry as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Very strong English oral and written communications skills (editing experience a plus)
• Ability to build rapport and strengthen relationships through written and oral mediums
• Experience working in diverse communities (race, culture, and economic)
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice issues
• Strong computer skills (web, Excel, Word, databases)
• Ability to complete tasks with limited supervision—extremely organized and detail oriented
• Event planning and coordination experience
• Good fiscal, time-management, and project management skills
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends
• Ability to work as part of a high-functioning team
•  Fundraising and community organizing experience a plus
• Commitment to and ability to articulate Social Justice Fund values and mission.

Social Justice Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Women, people of color, and LGBTQ individuals are encouraged to apply.  Please email your cover letter and resume to hr@socialjusticefund.org by May 16.  Anticipated salary range $35,000 - $41,000 with full benefits.