Title: Advancement Officer
Supervisor: Director of Advancement
Location: Hybrid within PEC’s nine-county region
Job Classification: Full-Time Exempt, 40 hours per week
Introduction
The Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has proudly promoted and protected the natural resources, rural economy, history and beauty of the Virginia Piedmont since 1972. PEC empowers residents to protect what makes the Piedmont a wonderful place, and works with citizens to conserve land, protect air and water quality, celebrate historic resources, build smart transportation networks, promote sustainable energy choices, restore wildlife habitat and improve people’s access to nature.
Description
The Advancement Officer is part of a team of experienced staff, board members and volunteers committed to building PEC’s major donor base. PEC is currently working to reach new constituencies in the region to expand its current base of supporters. The Advancement Officer has a critical role in supporting multiple programs, events and fundraising campaigns.
Areas of Responsibility
The Advancement Officer will report to the Director of Advancement and will be responsible for the duties outlined below:
Major Gift Solicitation:
Administrative:
Qualifications
Compensation
Salary range is $90,000 to $105,000 per year, commensurate with experience.
Benefits
PEC offers an outstanding and robust benefits package including:
*Indicates that this insurance premium is 100% paid by PEC for employee’s coverage.
Application Process
To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to apply@pecva.org.
The Piedmont Environmental Council is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job, therefore our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules. Your experience, which may include paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, helps build the competencies and knowledge of our organization. Diversity of experience and skills, combined with passion, is key to our organizational identity.
If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted upon your acceptance.
Reasonable ADA accommodations will be made upon request.
Resume reviews begin immediately.
The Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) was established in 1972 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization to promote and protect the natural resources, rural economy, history and beauty of the Virginia Piedmont. PEC is a national leader in land conservation, land use policy and smart growth with its main headquarters in Warrenton, Virginia and offices throughout a nine county Piedmont Region that includes Albemarle, Clarke, Culpeper, Fauquier, Greene, Loudoun, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock counties. PEC staff provides technical expertise and organizational support to citizen groups and governmental officials on land use policy, land conservation, transportation, water quality, historic preservation and environmental issues. One of PEC’s top priorities is to promote voluntary land conservation in the form of conservation easements.
To learn more about PEC, go to our website – https://www.pecva.org
PEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.