Qualifications
Qualifications required to excel in this position can come from professional and lived experiences. Below we describe what we believe to be important qualifications for a candidate while remaining open to diverse backgrounds that can lead to these skill sets. Position descriptions are often presented in a way that leaves qualified candidates, particularly women, people of working-class backgrounds, people of color, and LGBTQIA applicants, feeling unwelcome, intimidated, uncomfortable, and/or unqualified to apply. Recognizing that, we strongly encourage anyone who feels passionate about this work and believes they have what it takes to thrive in this role to apply.
Essential Qualifications:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Outstanding organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple calendars.
- Eagerness to learn.
- Desire to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Must possess discretion and maturity to handle highly confidential information.
- Passion for environmental conservation and the mission of the Columbia Land Conservancy.
- Commitment to CLC’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion values.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Raiser’s Edge or similar donor relations software.
- Experience with fundraising events.
- Fluency in Spanish.