Job Title: Director of Community Engagement
Organization: American Boer Goat Association
Location: Remote
About Us: The American Boer Goat Association is a nonprofit 501(c)(5) organization dedicated to promoting, educating, and supporting the growth of the Boer goat industry. We provide resources and services to breeders and enthusiasts, aiming to enhance the breed's recognition and value.
Job Summary: The Community Outreach Director oversees ABGA and JABGA events, elicits donors and sponsorships while nurturing relationships with sponsors and the community. This role requires excellent people and project management skills to successfully plan and execute events aligning with ABGA’s mission and goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Event Management: Plan, organize, and oversee all ABGA events, ensuring they run smoothly and meet the Association’s standards.
Sponsorship Development: Identifying, securing, and maintaining relationships with sponsors, partners, and donors. Engaging with donors, developing strategies to deepen relationships, and tracking donor activities. Plan and implement donor recognition events and review and control gift acknowledgments.
Budget Management: Developing and monitoring program budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and financial sustainability.
Community Engagement: Provide planning and logistical support for special events and community outreach projects. Engage with businesses to enhance ABGA’s visibility and reputation. Participate as an advocate for JABGA and ABGA membership and participate in key stakeholder events and communications.
Promotional Activities: Represent ABGA and JABGA at various industry events, including major livestock shows. Develop and implement marketing and promotional strategies to enhance events and increase participation. Prepare comprehensive action plans for JABGA projects, directives, and events.
Employee Management and Volunteer Coordination: Oversight and management of assigned staff who will assist in planning and execution of duties. Coordinate, recruit, train, and manage volunteers to support events and initiatives.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, event management, agribusiness or a related field preferred, with equivalent work experience and training considered.
Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in developing donors, sponsors or fundraising required. Not for profit environment experience preferred.
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in event planning, community outreach, or a similar role preferred.
Minimum of 1-3 years of supervisory, management or leadership experience preferred.
Proven track record in securing sponsorships and managing relationships.
Proven skills and ability to manage multi-phase projects from inception to completion, including the ability to build consensus among team members and balance multiple concurrent priorities.
Excellent interpersonal and networking skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community.
Proficiency in using event management and marketing tools.
Job will require occasional travel.
Job will require work outside of normal business hours, including some weekends.
Must be able to pass a background check and hold a valid driver’s license.
Passion for the livestock industry and an understanding of Boer goats is a plus.
Compensation:
Competitive salary based on experience
Health, dental, vision and life insurance
Retirement plan options
Professional development opportunities
Application Process:
Please submit Cover Letter, Resume, and 3 references to calebboardman.ed@abga.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The review of applications will begin on 11/18.
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