Community Development Representative implements the economic development lending activities to support or subsidize improvements in the community. Establishes and maintains relationships with groups and organizations in the community to identify lending and other business development opportunities. Being a Community Development Representative develops an understanding of public programs and community needs to ensure effective community outreach and support development. Represents the institution within the community and is a resource for information about products and services that are available. Additionally, Community Development Representative adheres to all operational procedures and complies with Community Reinvestment Act and other regulations. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Community Development Representative occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Community Development Representative typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Posting Date: 4/12/2024
Position Title: Development and Community Relations Director
Reports to: Superintendent
Service Area: Santa Fe, NM
Employment Term: 12 Months; Exempt
Salary/Wage Range: $72,191 – $116,115 Dependent on qualifications and experience
Deadline for Application: Open until filled
Summary
The Director is central to all activities of the Development & Community Relations Office and its primary function of increasing awareness and visibility while promoting the New Mexico School for the Deaf’s programs and statewide services. Duties include but are not limited to a wide range of Development (fundraising) activities including annual fundraising appeals/campaigns; grant writing; capital campaigns; donor cultivation and stewardship efforts. This position also includes marketing; media relations; website and social media postings and maintenance; special event planning and implementation. The position requires interacting face-to-face, by e-mail and phone, with community stakeholders including civic groups, donors, legislators, VIPs, business owners, vendors, state agencies, parents, alumni, and retirees. It is anticipated and expected that all functions of this position will be performed in a positive and respectful manner, with a strong focus on advancing the mission and vision of New Mexico School for the Deaf. Duties and competencies listed are comprehensive yet not all inclusive of this position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned
Development (Fundraising)
Community Relations: Develop and implement pro-active community relations strategies keeping the community informed about NMSD’s Vision/Mission and its accomplishments including but not limited to the following
Director-Specific Responsibilities
Competencies
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields: Communications, business, public relations or marketing, from a four-year College or University; or non-related degree(s) required. Masters’ degree preferred. At least three years’ experience in a related field required.
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, and the general public.
Sign Language
The applicant must have fluency in American Sign Language or a willingness to acquire this fluency. Applicants will be required to demonstrate progressive sign language acquisition and, if needed, participate in sign language classes offered at NMSD. Conversational Spanish skills are helpful in this position but are not required.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to think independently, problem solve and work with the whole team.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have working knowledge of: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Access, OneNote and Outlook); Adobe Creative Suites (Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign); iMovie, Media Encoder, and Adobe Acrobat Pro. Knowledge of Dreamweaver, HTML & CSS a plus. Must be comfortable working on the PC platform.
Physical Demand
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. The employee must be able to answer the phone and respond to callers. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and peripheral vision.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
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