Development Officer, Event Coordination

Overview:

The mission of Laramie County Community College is to transform our students' lives through the power of inspired learning. Our over-arching goal is that our accomplishments as a community college will distinguish LCCC from others in the nation, in turn benefiting our communities and bringing pride to the Great State of Wyoming. Our core values include Passion, Authenticity, and the Desire to Make a Difference.

A cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications for this position is required. You can upload a cover letter when you create an applicant profile.

Preference will be given to candidates with business ties to Cheyenne, Laramie County, or Albany County.

NOTE: Successful candidates will be required to live in Laramie County within 90 days of selection.

Core responsibilities of this position include:

The Development Officer, Event Coordinator position is a full-time, benefited position for the LCCC Foundation and has the primary responsibility to engage in donor relations with individuals, businesses, corporations and foundations, etc. All LCCC Foundation development officers should be prepared to work comprehensively with donors to address their needs and interests. Each development officer has an area of focus. The primary focus for this position is community relations and event coordination. This development officer will have the responsibility to coordinate the cultural committee and cultural series event planning, assist with the coordination and preparation of foundation events, and working with appropriate campus personnel on campus-wide event planning, which includes events such as college anniversary celebrations, naming events, WACCT, etc. This position also assists in the development of written Foundation materials and publications required for the Foundation’s community awareness efforts and specific fund-raising projects. This position is responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding individuals, alumni and renewal gifts; and developing strategies and approaches to generate routine giving. The development officer is actively engaged in working to establish long-term partnerships and strengthening existing relationships with Alumni and general community that will result in funding for the immediate and long-term goals of the Foundation and College.

LCCC in its strategic plan has identified important Core Values and Aspirational Values, which are inherent in the cultural fabric of the College. The person fulfilling this role is expected to bear these qualities and advocate for them.

http://lccc.wy.edu/StrategicPlan/index.aspx#goal1

Other tasks may be assigned based on contemporary institutional need.

Benefits: For full listing of benefits, visit http://www.lccc.wy.edu/about/humanResources/benefits.aspx.

Compensation: This a Professional 3 position. Starting Salary: $45,792-$52,661.

Priority Screening Date: Position is open until filled. For full consideration, apply by March 2nd, 2020.

Starting Date: As soon after hiring process as practical. Tentative start date: May 1st, 2020.

For information about Cheyenne, visit http://www.lccc.cc.wy.us/about/welcome.

Essential Functions:

Essential Functions: (to perform successfully in this position, an individual must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily as well as possess education/experience, employ the knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed in representative fashion; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions – this position is Exempt, i.e., is not eligible for compensatory or overtime pay provisions of the FLSA. This listing of essential duties is not all-inclusive, but representative; other duties may be assigned).

Leadership and Oversight – This position is charged with development and implementation of a comprehensive and proactive plan focused on expanding and enhancing the Scholarship and Annual Giving program.

• Research, analyze, identify and develop systems and relationships within the local and regional area to build, cultivate and sustain practices that support the mission and goals of the College and Foundation

• Strategically develop, organize, and lead programs which are designed to identify, track, communicate with, serve, and involve our campus and Cheyenne community in the mission of LCCC

• Develop and implement community engagement activities

• Assist Foundation staff on the implementation and execution of Foundation events

• Work with the Cultural Committee (LCCC faculty/staff) to develop programs that will bring cultural presentations to LCCC and the Cheyenne community. This includes managing the logistics of holding 3-4 events each semester that are funded through the Cultural and Community Enrichment Series

• Contract venues (for both on-campus and off-campus events)

• Contact and establish contracts with guest artists/authors/presenters

• Meet contractual needs (tech riders) of guests

• Arrange for guest accommodations (hotel, meals and ground transportation), food and beverage, supplies and audio-visual equipment

• Work with the Public Relations team to plan and implement campus-wide events which include events such as college anniversary celebrations, naming events, WACCT, etc.

• Work with appropriate campus contacts to provide support in the planning of campus-wide events such as annual picnics, holiday celebration, etc.

• Maintain event budgets

• Communicate with event or cultural fund donors/sponsors

• Develop a marketing plan and distribute marketing materials for cultural and community events

• Attend Cultural Committee meetings and cultural events

• Communicate with campus community regarding events

• Organize event receptions or Cultural and Community Enrichment Series donor events when necessary

• Develop and manage a coordinated effort of communication and solicitation strategies involving email, direct mail, phone/mail, personal visitation and volunteer engagement, all focused on shaping a sustainable tradition of annual support

• Work with the foundation staff on the creation and execution of a plan for supplemental external funding of the college through state and federal grants, private foundations, prospect research, planned giving and annual giving

• Take an active role in assisting the Foundation Team in achieving identified development goals and priorities, through donor relations, fundraising and stewardship

Functional Department Duties - Responsibility to inform the AVPIA, foundation board committees, and staff on corporate and foundation fundraising priorities.

• Interpret foundation interests to college constituencies

• Work directly with the Foundation Team, College Staff, and the community to develop approaches to initiate individual, annual and reoccurring fundraising processes

• Maintain a schedule of contacts and records for individual and reoccurring donors

• Assist with and attend Foundation and College events

• Attend community events and functions to promote the foundation and college

• Maintain accurate records including use of a Foundation credit card and maintain receipts

• Obtain approvals from the AVPIA for event costs or expenditures exceeding the established routine thresholds

• Collaborate with foundation staff and other departments in completing necessary forms, documentation, and reporting to support compliance with foundation and college policies and procedures; and regulatory requirements

Institutional Leadership - Serve as a member of the Foundation Staff of LCCC and works in full partnership with other members of the Public Relations Team, as well as other departments. This functional tasking area may include:

• Attend foundation board meetings, working closely with the AVPIA to develop, implement and foster support for the strategic directions of the Board and of the college while ensuring positive and interpersonal relationships central to the importance of the campus community

• Attend Foundation Board development committee meetings, providing reports on donor engagement, community engagement and other projects

• Works effectively with internal constituencies to foster collaboration and engagement between the campus and the broader community; collaborates efforts to articulate the identity of LCCC by publicizing the strength of programs and services of LCCC and encourages others in community service appropriate to the mission of the college

• Promotes and strengthens communication bridges, shares information broadly, and facilitates communication among others

Nonessential Functions:

An employee in this position may perform some of these responsibilities on an infrequent basis.

• Work with AVPIA to develop written Foundation materials and publications required for the Foundation’s community awareness efforts and specific fund-raising projects

• Work with Foundation staff as needed on special events

• Assist in the design and implementation of department best demonstrated practices, workflows, and align with current or emerging community, college, or department needs, as appropriate

• Advise and provide guidance to general department inquiries

• Assist the College in local, state, regional, or national projects and programs, board, committees or groups when appropriate

• As required attend college, division, and program trainings/meetings. Overnight travel may be required

• Provides Collegial assistance and mentoring for new employees as related to department functions and area responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies and techniques, particularly in the area of foundation fundraising techniques

• Demonstrated ability to create written and verbal proposals

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and networking skills with large groups as well as with individuals

• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism in all circumstances

• Demonstrated ability to take primary responsibility for diverse number of projects and to complete them in a timely manner with limited supervision

• Demonstrated record of success or ability in generating significant commitments from businesses and individuals

• Ability to develop and foster effective relationships on campus and in the community

• People oriented, with sound judgment and the ability to balance academic, student, business, and human considerations, strong ability to perform well in a high pressure and complex environment

• Ability to rationally and objectively engage in problem-solving, and decision-making which may involve difficult outcomes

• Advanced working knowledge and ability with personal computing applications – specifically Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), Adobe products (e.g., Reader, Professional), as well as database management systems (e.g. Raiser’s Edge)

• Ability to read and interpret instructions in oral, written, or diagrammatical form (e.g., a flow chart of a process). Ability to read, interpret and consider possible applications of business literature and legal documents

• Skills and ability to perform as an organized, self-starter. Able to handle expeditiously, accurately, and confidentially the rapid receipt of communications from all sources—(written, email, voice mail, one-on-one) with attention to detail. Able to act on own initiative while exercising reasonable judgment

• Excellent communication and service skills; ability to communicate clearly with a variety of people, in one-to-one and small group settings – either face-to-face, by telephone, or by other electronic means – ability to communicate and write in a clear and informative manner, effectively listen, and be able to handle escalating situations with concern and confidence

• Ability to support time-based requests; able to function effectively in a multi-tasking, fast-paced environment with deadlines, frequent interruptions, and some interpersonal pressure

• Ability to deal effectively and professionally with people; proven capabilities in establishing appropriate professional rapport, with courtesy and tact, to accurately determine others’ needs, collect necessary information, and follow-through when requested

Physical/Mental Demands: (The physical demands and work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this position and/or may be encountered while performing essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• To successfully perform the essential functions of this position, an employee must be able to maintain appropriate composure and necessary confidentiality with regard to donor, employee and/or student data, documents, issues, etc., and respect privacy needs of employees and/or students, donors and past employees and/or students

• The ability to comply with highly inflexible deadlines is required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position; there will be multiple occurrences of sudden, urgent task completion required

• While performing the essential functions of this position a variable work schedule may be required including long workdays, evenings, and weekends as needed

• There may be occurrences of interacting with employees and/or students, past employees and/or students, members of the general public, and others who express opinions, may exhibit strong emotions, which will require the employee to interact professionally, diplomatically, and appropriately in such situations

• While performing the essential duties of this position, an employee would frequently be required to move around the office space as well as within hallways, meeting rooms, and other parts of the campus facilities

• There may be multiple/daily instances of prolonged personal computer use which would include keyboard and/or mouse usage as well as viewing a computer monitor

• An employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds to perform essential position functions

• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus

• The overall work environment requires the mental ability to shift focal point quickly due to interruptions; an employee must be able to mentally track multiple projects and tasking as well

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; however, there may be unexpected instances of somewhat loud sounds

• Ability to travel as required

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution

• Five years of working experience in a professional environment

• Two years of experience in marketing, sales, or related experience

• Valid Driver’s License and ability to be insured by the College’s insurance provider

Preferred:

• Two years of experience in donor development and/or developing project level strategic plans and establishing successful business relationships in the Cheyenne and/or Laramie County area (e.g. marketing, sales, lobbying, not-for profit work, etc.)

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in Marketing, Business, or a related field of study

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Laramie County Community College is committed to providing a safe and nondiscriminatory educational and employment environment. The college does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation or other status protected by law. Sexual harassment, including sexual violence, is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The college does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational, extracurricular, athletic or other programs or in the context of employment.

The College has a designated person to monitor compliance and to answer any questions regarding the college’s non-discrimination policies: Please contact: Title IX and ADA Coordinator, Room 205B, Pathfinder Building, 1400 E College Drive, Cheyenne, WY 82007, 307-778-1217,[email protected].

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