Job Posting: Membership & Outreach Coordinator at WDRT

Position Description: 

The Membership & Outreach Coordinator is responsible for leading WDRT’s listener-sponsored fundraising program and organizing outreach efforts. They are also a member of the staff collective, which provides for the overall management of WDRT. 

Responsibilities 

Membership 

• Coordinate pledge drives and all listener-sponsored fundraising efforts
• Coordinate membership program, including database management, renewals and premiums
• Develop and maintain sustained giving, major donors and planned giving programs
• Provide effective communication and engagement with donors
• Produce and distribute fundraising materials including print, digital, direct mail and email

Listener Development 

• Develop and execute a long-range approach toward listener cultivation
• Coordinate marketing and community outreach

Volunteer Coordination

• Have a helpful, supportive presence at the station 
• Assist volunteers, as-needed

Management & Planning

• Participate in regular staff meetings
• Coordinate and participate in working groups 
• Develop annual plans to guide work
• Participate in budgeting, organizational development and long-term planning

Required Qualifications 

• Relevant experience coordinating nonprofit fundraisers
• Marketing and community outreach experience
  
• Proficiency with Google Suite, Microsoft Office, social media platforms and graphic design software (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite)
• Strong management skills, initiative, and ability to work both independently and cooperatively; ability to be self-directed
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• General office and administrative skills
• Friendly and approachable disposition towards a diverse base of community members 
• Willingness to be on the air for fundraising, and to learn basic radio troubleshooting
• Ability to work outside of regular office hours for pledge drives and outreach events

Desired qualifications 

• Experience in non-commercial broadcasting
• Experience managing CRM software (Givebutter)
• Experience managing websites via CMS (WordPress)
• Experience working closely with volunteers  
• Understanding of basic business operations, including budgets and customer relations
• Skills with copy and content editing

Benefits and compensation

The Membership & Outreach Coordinator works in a self-directed, cooperative office environment. Other benefits include a flexible schedule, paid lunch and paid time off. This role requires in-person office hours. There is also ample opportunity for professional development and growth. Compensation for this 22 hour per week position is $21/hour. 

About WDRT

With over 140 regular volunteers and a dedicated listener base, WDRT has established itself as a grassroots community media hub serving the Driftless Region of southwest Wisconsin. Viroqua is a thriving rural community with a vibrant local culture and great quality of life in an area surrounded by an abundance of natural beauty. 

Please send a cover letter and resume to staff@wdrt.org by April 10th, 2025.