Capital Campaign Coordinator
​Job Description

Overview: The Silverton Food Co-op is looking for a Capital Campaign Coordinator to oversee the Member Loan Capital Campaign by building relationships with volunteers and investors, and maintaining the pace and momentum of the campaign. The Coordinator works closely with the Capital Campaign Consultant and Capital Campaign Committee, who guide the overall campaign. The Coordinator will oversee the campaign from implementation to end, providing direction, support and encouragement to other members of the campaign team. This role requires strong project management skills, including an ability to clearly communicate deadlines and identify and mitigate emerging and urgent challenges.
 
Areas of Responsibility:
Implementing & Tracking the Capital Campaign: Responsible for carrying out the Capital Campaign Plan

• Regularly update a campaign timeline
• Establish effective communication among the team and with the co-op’s board of directors
• Oversee phone call drives & mailings, monitor performance and give feedback when needed
• Evaluate campaign progress along the way and revise strategy as needed to reach goals and deadlines
• Account for all expenditures and update the capital campaign budget

Managing Volunteers: Empower volunteers to carry out the goals of the campaign

• Oversee the recruitment, communication, and management of campaign volunteers
• Create a positive and trusting team culture
• Oversee and support caller performance, including providing additional training and support as needed and repositioning under-performing callers
• Ensure effective monitoring process
• Ensure regular team meetings are held
• Promote an upbeat and celebratory campaign atmosphere

Community Engagement: Keep up the momentum of the campaign through effective communication and positive presence in the community

• Keep Owners informed by sending regular and frequent e-mail, web, blog and social media updates
• Pursue large investment by making personal contact with Co-op members who have been identified as having the potential for larger financial participation
• Collaborate with Marketing Committee to ensure proper marketing materials are developed to support outreach and investor meetings
• Solicit Community Owner loans, independently and in collaboration with other team members

Attributes, skills, knowledge, and abilities:

• Ability to follow guidelines and meet deadlines
• Excellent communicator—verbal and written
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Computer/technical knowledge
• Marketing & Social Media skills
• Basic financial management understanding/skills
• Aptitude for motivating and leading others
• Effective time management skills for self and others 
• Openness for giving and receiving feedback
• Great organizational skills
• Ability to effectively balance a number of projects 
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Courage
• Sense of humor
• Commitment to building more just economies

Certificates, Licenses, and Experience:

• 2+ years of experience in Community Organizing, Fundraising, Public Relations, Volunteer Management or Project Management
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, and email communications

General Working Conditions & Compensation:
Work is mainly performed remotely.  Must have a reliable computer, phone and internet. Availability on some evenings and weekends will be necessary. Connection to Silverton and/or familiarity with the Silverton and surrounding communities preferred but not necessary. Must live in Oregon.

This is a part-time, 20 hour a week, contract position for the duration of the project which is approximately 2 months until the end of November 2020. Monthly payment for services is $1,400-$1,600 based on experience. 

To apply, send a resume and cover letter to info@silvertonfood.coop. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Ideal start date is 10/1/2020.