Compensation and Benefits
Values-based work culture, dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Non-exempt, part-time (20-25 hours a week)
- Compensation level:
- $30/hour
- Benefits:
- Eligible for paid sick leave
- Monthly phone stipend ($50)
Location
Remote or Hybrid (WA, CA, MI, or WI)
Reporting To
Executive Director
Direct Reports
N/A
About the Role
The Development and Communications Associate is responsible for supporting and enhancing Organic Seed Alliance’s communications, fundraising, and donor engagement strategies. This includes maintaining OSA’s digital development platforms, supporting individual giving campaigns, annual reporting, donor communications, and fundraising events.
The successful candidate will be a strong communicator skilled in relationship-building, and aligned with OSA’s mission. This person will support both outward-facing storytelling and the backend coordination of development and fundraising efforts across the organization in collaboration with staff.
Responsibilities
Communications and Outreach
- Lead production of OSA communications related to annual appeal and donor event materials.
- Manage production of fundraising materials such as campaign brochures, pitch decks, thank-you letters, campaign emails, donor newsletters, and donation forms in collaboration with the Outreach Team
- Works directly with graphic designers and other contractors for additional design elements to support development and communication activities.
- Collaborate with the Executive Director and Outreach team to produce an annual report.
Donor Development
- Coordinate with program directors and staff to implement development strategies for OSA and our collaborative projects.
- Alongside the Executive Director and Financial Manager develop strategies to engage and steward donors, ensuring their continued support
- Lead the execution of fundraising campaigns including annual appeals, donor acquisition and stewardship with the Executive Director and Financial Manager.
- Work with the Outreach Team to maintain an editorial calendar to track development and donor events.
Database Management
- Maintain and segment donor and supporter contact lists in OSA’s CRM (EveryAction); support data entry and reporting.
Event Planning and Coordination
- Coordinate online and in-person donor events, webinars, and fundraising components of program events in collaboration with the Executive Director and Outreach team.
Qualifications
- A minimum of 5 years relevant experience
- Demonstrated ability to deliver quality design and communications materials
- Demonstrated ability working with CRM and development experience
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Strong computer and online technology skills
- Experience in food systems and/or organic agriculture a plus
EEO Statement
OSA is an equal opportunity employer. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind based on an individual’s sex, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, hair texture and hair style, national origin, religion, age, marital status, veteran’s status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic or status protected by state, federal or local law. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, OSA will make reasonable accommodations of working conditions or methods to perform the duties of the position.
OSA’s commitment to diversity in hiring
Our organization is anchored by values that guide our efforts to enhance the diversity, equity and inclusivity of our programs and organization. As we work toward our vision of ethical seed systems, we renew our commitment to grow a diverse and inclusive team of staff, board, contractors, and partners. As we celebrate the life-sustaining diversity of seed crops in our research fields, we also honor the many individual and intersectional differences that enrich our myriad seed community.
Specifically, we are committed to:
- Recruiting and retention practices that add to the diversity and culture of our team
- Maintaining an equitable pay structure and cultivating a workplace that encourages shared decision-making and a healthy work/life balance
- Taking intentional actions to dismantle racism perpetuated in policies, institutions, cultural norms, and personal behaviors, to create space for justice, reconciliation, and visionary leadership.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
To Apply
Applications are due by July 20, 2025. Position will remain open until filled.
Please send a resume and one-page letter of interest to Laurajean Lewis at laurajean@seedalliance.org.
