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Development Associate - Member Services

KAXE is seeking a Development Associate to grow its membership & fundraising initiatives. We’re looking to strengthen connections within our communities by gaining new members while cultivating relationships with our current membership base.
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Job Title: Development Associate - Membership


Date Posted: 8-15-23


Summary

KAXE is seeking a Development Associate to grow its membership & fundraising initiatives. We’re looking to strengthen connections within our communities by gaining new members while cultivating relationships with our current membership base.

This position will manage our entire membership database and will be the point of contact for any needs from our members. The Development Associate – Member Services will be responsible for managing for all member transactions including donations from new, renewing, and sustaining members. Each day will be a mix of engaging with our members and working on initiatives to increase our fundraising numbers.

We’re looking for someone who shares the same passion we have for our mission and who can connect with our members to foster and grow their passion for our station as well.

What we’ll provide

  • Investment in your professional growth through coaching, training and professional development.
  • A collaborative environment where risk, innovation and growth are fostered.
  • A commitment to continue and build upon our diversity, equity and inclusion work in content, staffing, board representation, and community partnerships.

Compensation and benefits

Salary range is $40,000 - $46,000 per year based on experience. In addition to salary, KAXE offers a compensation package that includes the following benefits:

  • Group health insurance.
  • Company paid life insurance.
  • 5% company paid SEP.
  • Company paid cell phone service.
  • Mileage reimbursement for approved work-related travel.
  • 11 paid company holidays.
  • 4 weeks annual paid time off.

About KAXE

KAXE was founded in 1976 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota as the first rural public radio station in the country. As an affiliate of National Public Radio, KAXE has built a loyal audience of listeners that have come to rely on the station for local and national news, original music programs, arts and culture, and information about weather, nature and their communities. The organization tells the stories of the people, places and events that make Northern Minnesota special.

Northern Community Radio is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Our policy is to ensure equal employment opportunities in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations and guidelines. We foster a culture of inclusion with equity, honesty, diversity, visibility, creativity, and trust as core values.

Like all team members, the Development Associate – Member Services will be expected to contribute to a work culture based upon respect, teamwork and collaboration.

Our programs and employment are open to all. We value diversity and do not permit any discrimination against applicants, employees, or volunteers based on race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law or statute in any of our policies or programs.

Positions opened until filled.*