Seasons Hospice Hiring for Director of Development and Engagement Job at Rochester, MN Full Time

Job #: 970
Position: Director of Development and Engagement
Location: Rochester, MN
Site: Homecare
Status: Full-time
FTE: 0.8-1.0
Hours: 32-40 hours per week
Shift: Days

Position Summary: This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing Development and Engagement programs at Seasons Hospice. This includes but is not limited to personally identifying, cultivating, solicitating, donors and sponsors for development purposes as well as organizing outreach to educate and advocate for hospice care, build brand awareness through ads, press releases, social media, newsletters, etc. This position will identify and coordinate opportunities in the community for Seasons Hospice to be present and engaged. This position will lead internal engagement efforts related to staff and volunteers. This position may include the supervision of team members.

Qualifications Include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism or Communications or 5+ years of equivalent work experience required.

• Minimum five years of fund development experience and community engagement experience required; preferably within the Rochester and surrounding communities served by Seasons Hospice.

• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills in order to engage effectively and authentically with others. Must be a good listener and genuinely interested in people. Ability to work with a team and lead others is required.

• Additional skills – Daily access to a reliable and insured vehicle. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational skills, accurate and attentive to details, proficient keyboarding skills, prior experience with social media and belief in the hospice concept.

• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record per policy