Friends of Hemp Director – Fundraising, Communications and General Operations
Friends of Hemp is a 501c3 non-profit with a mission of advancing the national hemp industry through education and opportunity. We aspire to create impactful consumer education campaigns to evangelize the many uses of hemp as a sustainable plant/material. Our theme is Hemp for our Future.
Mission: “Advancing the value of hemp by engaging our communities”
This position will assist the Friends of Hemp Board with fundraising, marketing and media relations initiatives as needed.
Responsibilities
- Work with board to develop and manage fundraising strategies
- Develop and manage media and communications strategy
- Develop and manage social media posts
- Establish measurements and success metrics for initiatives
- Translate the day-to-day realities and issues of our industry into engaging stories and effective campaigns to engage and expand our online community and support base
- Provide special event help as needed
Minimum Qualifications
- Fundraising experience
- Experience developing and implementing engaging communication strategies that grow awareness
- Experience reporting on social media performance
- Exceptional communication and writing skills
- Enthusiasm for learning our philosophy, mission, history, issues
- Commitment to the mission and values of Friends of Hemp
- Weekends and holidays may be required for special events
- Twelve-month minimum commitment required
Preferred Qualifications
- WordPress
- Photography and/or video skills
- Grant writing experience is not required but appreciated
- Experience as an independent contractor
- Experience working in a non-profit environment under a Board of Directors
- Strategy development planning
- Ability to develop a communications plan
- Knowledge of the hemp industry
- Campaign management
- Graphic and Design experience
Compensation: This position is a part-time contract position. $16-$20/hour based on experience
Location: Kentucky preferred, however residents from all States are invited to apply
Performance Metrics
- 360 Degree Feedback
- Success in Fundraising Initiative
- Click through to website and donation link
- OPTIONAL: Success in acquiring grants
To apply:
Please send your resume, 2 reference letters, and requested supporting documents or links for consideration to:
wearefriendsofhemp(at)gmail(dot)com and be prepared to complete a competency survey prior to consideration.