Development and Communications Officer at Idaho Humanities Council in Boise, Idaho

Job Description:

Development and Communications Officer

The Idaho Humanities Council, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities located in Boise, Idaho, seeks a full-time (40 hours), Development & Communications Officer.

This position will play a central role in the creation of IHC’s development and communications plan, as well as maintaining strong relations with IHC’s dedicated donor base. The ideal candidate will be service and detail-oriented, passionate about engaging with people, and dedicated to IHC’s mission.

Our mission and vision: “For nearly 50 years, the Idaho Humanities Council’s mission has been to provide opportunities to deepen public understanding of human experience by connecting people with ideas. The vision of the IHC is that the humanities inspire a more literate, tolerant, and intellectually inquisitive Idaho citizenry, better able to embrace life’s possibilities.” The ideal candidate will support staff in pursuit of these ends.

Salary Range: $55K/year, plus full IHC benefits package (health, dental, vision, and life and disability insurance, retirement plan, and vacation and paid sick leave).

Description:

Reporting to the Executive Director. Duties include:

• Oversees, implements, and assists in the creation of IHC’s development plan
• Maintains IHC’s donor database
• Grant-writing
• Oversees donor relations
• Implements and assists in the creation of IHC’s communications plan
• Edits IHC’s newsletter, Idaho Humanities, which is published 2-3 times per year
• Monitors and contributes regular postings on IHC’s website and other social media platforms
• Other duties assigned as needed

Essential skills, duties, and responsibilities include:

• College degree, preferably in a humanities discipline
• Three years experience in development or communications
• Strong computer skills (Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Zoom, and PowerPoint preferred)
• Database management experience
• Experience working with diverse communities, peoples and organizations
• Service-oriented
• A desire and ability to work independently, move quickly, but deliberately; to share and receive critical feedback
• This position requires strong communication between staff, board members, donors, partners, and the public. Understanding these relationships is critical and excellent communication skills are required.
• Effective writing and editing skills
• In-state travel required

IHC’s workday is 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with room for flexibility in employee schedules. The Development & Communications Officer will work both remotely and onsite at IHC’s Boise office.  The Development & Communications Officer will work with the Executive Director to create their in-office schedule upon hiring.

IHC is committed to workplace diversity and seeks candidates who represent the diversity of the state, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, cultural background, and socioeconomic stratum.

Please indicate your interest with a cover letter and resume. In your cover letter, please tell us why the humanities are critical and what makes you the ideal candidate for this position.

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Deadline: August 23, 2021