WERS Development Officer

WERS Development Officer
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The WERS Development Officer manages all aspects of efforts that yield listener support, including the planning and execution of on-air drives, renewal letter campaigns and telemarketing

The WERS Development Officer is responsible for achieving WERS Membership revenue goals by coordinating fundraising activities including on-air drives, direct mail, telemarking, the major gifts program, and the vehicle donation program. Goals will be set annually by the WERS General Manager based on a review of previous performance with consideration given to any unique circumstances.

• Plan and manage bi-annual on-air fundraising drives and any approved supplemental campaigns ie: end of year, end of fiscal year. These time intensive efforts require a flexible schedule in order to maximize their potential.
• Create training modules and organize all support structures for the drives; this includes business support in the form of on-air drive matches and in-kind donations, volunteers, food, messaging, and accurately tracking gifts
• Manage donor records and financial transactions using the fundraising database.
• Supervise and collaborate with the professional Membership Coordinator on research leading to the creation and execution of strategies and programs that increase individual contributors (membership).
• Provide sufficient training for the Membership Coordinator to become the primary voice for the department during on-air fundraising campaigns and on production elements.
• Supervise and introduce student Membership Assistant to the process and tools used to execute membership campaigns. Include the student in daily department activity in a meaningful way so as to provide a hands-on education in fundraising
• Establish and maintain rapport with active membership base using cost effective station marketing and promotion including email, letter campaigns, and social media
• Works with WERS General Manager on annual fundraising calendar, digital/off-air campaigns and stewardship initiatives including building relationships with major donors
• Travel up to 2 days a week per month for vendor/major gift prospect visits
• Communicate projections and actuals to WERS General Manager
• Day-to-day management of the department including customer service for membership-based inquiries and ongoing reconciliation of funds taken in as reflected by the station's membership software and Workday
• All other duties as assigned

Grade of Position: A16E

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36.25

Salary: $62,600.00



In addition to a competitive salary, Emerson College is committed to the health and well-being of our employees and family members. We offer a generous benefits package to regular staff scheduled to work 20+ hours per week.

Benefits include outstanding health plans with limited out-of-pocket expenses, dental plans, generous time-off programs, and a 403(b) retirement benefit with a 9% employer contribution once eligible. Additional benefits such as life and disability coverage as well as commuter offerings are available.

Please refer to our benefits website for a full list of benefits and eligibility requirements.

To apply, please visit: https://emerson.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Emerson_College_Staff/job/Boston-Campus/WERS-Development-Officer_JR003675

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