Description

Position Overview:

The Development & Communications Associate plays an essential role in strengthening MCC’s mission by connecting two core communities that make our work possible: the supporters who invest in youth development and conservation, and the young adults and youth who join our programs to grow as leaders through service. This position helps ensure that donors feel inspired by the impact of their generosity while members feel welcomed, informed, and excited to join MCC.

Working with the Director of Philanthropy, CEO, and program teams, the Associate supports fundraising campaigns and donor stewardship, while also producing recruitment materials and digital content that attract a diverse pool of program participants. They manage donor data and gift acknowledgments, assist with campaign messaging, and coordinate donor meetings and field visits that deepen supporters’ connection to the MCC experience. At the same time, the Associate collaborates with staff and crews to gather stories, photos, and field updates that highlight member growth, conservation outcomes, and the unique value of national service. They transform this content into compelling outreach materials—from newsletters and social posts to recruitment resources and annual reports—that elevate MCC’s brand and mission.

Ideal candidates are strong at data management, creative storytellers, and detail-oriented organizers who believe in the power of service to change lives. They are energized by building relationships, amplifying young adult voices, and helping ensure both donors and future members are excited to be part of the MCC community.

Hourly Wage: $24 - $27 depending on experience

Classification: Regular Full-Time; Non-Exempt

Location: Bozeman, MT; flexible office/home work possible

Benefits: Health insurance for Full Time positions - 90% for an individual / 70% for a family; 4 weeks annual vacation, 12 days annual sick leave, 12 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, and programmatic break (Fridays off from Thanksgiving to New Years); retirement plan match up to 5% after one year.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support Director of Philanthropy with the development and implementation of fundraising strategies, including annual donors, major donors, grants, community giving campaigns, planned giving, and events
• Develop and implement an annual multi-faceted marketing and communications plan designed to support MCC’s fundraising, recruitment, community relations and internal communications goals
• Maintain accurate donor records using Salesforce CRM, including data entry, reporting, quarterly reconciliations, and timely gift acknowledgements
• Support a flexible, fluid, cross-functional team environment
• Handle logistics for donor meetings and site visits, including scheduling and follow up
• Produce inhouse or with external support engaging print and online materials for fundraising campaigns, newsletters, annual reports, recruitment, programs and external reporting
• Conduct donor research and profiles 
• Manage website updates,  email marketing platform (Campaign Monitor), and  social media accounts
• Arrange Board of Directors meeting packets, logistics and minutes with President/CEO
• Support Director of Philanthropy in managing Development Committee of Board of Directors
• Develop and implement systems to encourage, produce and organize media content from corps members, alumni, staff, and other contributors
• Ensure that promotional materials align with MCC’s brand identity and graphic standards
• Support CEO and Director of Philanthropy with scheduling, meeting prep and follow up
• Cultivate a welcoming and supportive environment for all members and staff
• Maintain phone system, general voicemail box, and outgoing messages; manage general MCC email inbox and process daily mail

This position description is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All Montana Conservation Corps positions may be required to perform duties beyond those listed.

Requirements

We know that candidates don’t always check every box. If you’re excited about this role and our mission, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed, we still encourage you to apply. We’re looking for people who are eager to learn, bring fresh perspectives, and are motivated by the opportunity to connect others to our work. If you believe you’d be a strong addition to the team, we want to hear from you.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Two years’ experience transferable to fundraising and donor stewardship work. 
• Donor or client research, cultivation, and stewardship - relationship oriented.
• Engaging writing, editing, and messaging skills using a variety of channels such as annual reports, letters, emails, blog posts, web pages, social media and networking content
• Project & event management
• Communications, administrative, data management, graphic design and publishing tools and ability to learn such tools (for example Google Workspace, Salesforce, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar software tools
• Working with diverse audiences
• Ability to pass a Criminal History Check 
• Ability to lift boxes up to 30 pounds, and other heavy items (i.e.: screens, coolers).
• A valid driver’s license and ability to be insurable per MCC parameters. 
• Ability to travel occasionally to field sites for story gathering or donor events. 

DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Understanding how data informs fundraising strategy
• Major gift fundraising & Planned Giving
• Experience with AmeriCorps, service-oriented programs, or conservation work
• College degree preferred, or comparable work experience