Membership Associate (BFG)
Company: EPIP
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: May 28, 2023
Job Description:
Founded in 1987 and located in San Francisco's Presidio, the
Biodiversity Funders Group is a professional association of
grantmakers with a shared vision for a sustainable, just and
healthy future for all life on Earth, advanced by a vibrant and
effective philanthropic sector. BFG supports member-driven programs
and special initiatives that focus on climate change and energy,
marine ecosystems, land and freshwater conservation, conservation
science, the Gulf of California and Mexico, the Andean-Amazon
Basin, and international biodiversity issues. With an annual budget
of $1.8M and a staff of eight, BFG hosts convenings, briefings, and
other educational offerings such as webinars throughout the year.
https://biodiversityfunders.org/ POSITION OVERVIEW The Membership
Associate will play a critical role as a facilitator, connector,
and organizer for BFG's members and programs, to strengthen the
field of conservation and environmental philanthropy. The Associate
works closely with senior staff to carry out BFG's core program
activities, including national meetings; webinars and other
learning opportunities; member communications; and surveys,
reports, and other resources. This position includes opportunities
for professional development and growth; the Membership Associate
will be on track to take on more responsibility over time,
shadowing the Deputy Director's work with the Land and Freshwater
and Marine Conservation programs, and working with the Executive
Director to make sure that BFG's suite of activities is responsive
to the needs of the membership. This position reports to the
Executive Director. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Interact with BFG members, program steering committees, and
philanthropic partners associated with the organization
- Work with the Executive Director and the Annual Meeting
Planning Committee on BFG's Annual Membership Meeting
- Support the Land and Freshwater and the Marine Conservation
meetings, webinars, and other activities
- Publicize meetings and other events via the website and email
distribution; coordinate publicity with BFG staff and sister
organizations
- Develop and maintain an effective working relationship with
members and other program participants to nurture their connection
to the organization
- Respond in a timely and collegial manner to requests for
information and assistance from members and program
participants
- Schedule conference calls and webinars for core programs, and
facilitate them when needed
- Create, write, and edit external and internal materials MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong project management skills, with an ability to
anticipate, prioritize, and manage multiple projects at one
time
- Proficiency with MicroSoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
familiarity with Google Docs, Sheets, and similar applications
(familiarity with desktop publishing or content management a plus);
ability to learn and work with new software programs
- Some experience working with databases (familiarity with
Salesforce a plus)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (expertise in
editing and/or proofreading a plus)
- At least three years' experience conducting outreach and
communication with clients, members and/or constituents in a
nonprofit setting (experience working for networks, associations,
or coalitions a plus)
- Broad understanding of the nonprofit and philanthropic
sectors
- Familiarity with environmental issues
- Exceptional time-management skills, with proven ability to work
with different staff leaders and in different teams with poise and
grace
- Ability to travel as many as 4-5 times a year, for a few days
at a time IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong background in environmental, conservation, and/or
climate change and energy issues
- Administrative or program experience in grantmaking
foundations
- Experience working in customer service, donor relations, and/or
with a membership organization
- Experience in supporting or managing the logistics of meetings,
conferences or other large (60-150 people) multi-day events
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Required to sit for long periods of time.
- Extensive use of computer, keyboard and mouse
- Bend to file or retrieve documents
- Occasional light physical effort required
- Ability to lift and carry up to approximately 30 pounds The
above statements are not intended to encompass all functions and
qualifications of the position; rather, they are intended to
provide a general framework of the requirements of the position.
Job incumbents may be required to perform other functions not
specifically addressed in this description. COMPENSATION : This is
a full-time position. BFG offers an excellent benefits package.
Starting annual salary is $65,000. BFG is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. HOW TO APPLY : Interested candidates should email a
substantive cover letter explaining how your skills and background
fit this position and a resume to
biodiversityfunders@biodiversityfunders.org . Please reference
Membership Associate in the subject line. APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. No phone
inquiries please. The Biodiversity Funders Group is an Equal
Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of
gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, race or
disability. BFG's commitment to diversity and inclusion is based
upon our belief that the best organizations are composed of
individuals who bring a variety of skills, perspectives,
backgrounds, and resources to address complex and strategic
challenges.
Keywords: EPIP, San Francisco , Membership Associate (BFG), Other , San Francisco, California
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