Association Director (Part-time)

Humane Society of Boulder Valley; Colorado; Remote; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Colorado is seeking a part-time Association Director to lead transformation and growth. This role involves managing grants, developing funding strategies, and enhancing member engagement. The ideal candidate has considerable nonprofit experience and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. The position is remote, with occasional on-site requirements for events and training.

Benefits

Two weeks of paid vacation in the first year

Two weeks of paid sick leave annually

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in nonprofit operations, association management, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience with grant writing, administration, and reporting.
• Experience managing events, conferences, or programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead transformation and growth of the organization.
• Develop and implement member retention and recruitment strategies.
• Monitor budget performance and provide regular financial analysis.

Skills

Strategic Planning & Execution

Grant Development & Administration

Revenue Development

Program Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Communications & Marketing

Customer Service

Administration and Management

Complex Problem Solving

Technology Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, business administration, communications, or related field

Tools

CRM systems

Google Workspace

Job description

Overview

The Association Director will lead the transformation and growth of the Animal Welfare Association of Colorado by combining essential administrative operations with strategic initiatives designed to expand organizational capacity, funding, and member impact. This role serves as the operational backbone of AWAC while driving revenue diversification, program enhancement, and member engagement strategies that position the organization for sustainable growth and increased service to Colorado’s animal welfare community.

Position Information

• FLSA Status: Salaried, Exempt
• Hiring Manager Job Title: AWAC Board of Directors
• Position Job Title: Association Director
• Employment Status: Part-time
• Expected Hours: Averaging 25 hours per week
• Exempt Salary: $60,000 – $65,000 annually
• Primary Location: Remote with on-site requirements for conference, training, and Board events
• Reports to: Association President
• Supervises: 0 (with potential for future part-time administrative support staff)

Primary Job Duties

Strategic Revenue Development

• Grant Administration & Expansion: Research, write, and submit grant proposals to foundations, government agencies, and corporate funders. Manage existing grants including reporting, compliance, and relationship management. Develop and maintain grant calendar and tracking system.
• Sponsor Stewardship & Development: Working alongside the Board’s Fundraising Committee, cultivate relationships with current sponsors and identify new sponsorship opportunities. Create compelling sponsorship packages, manage sponsor benefits delivery, and ensure exceptional sponsor experience. Develop corporate partnership strategies aligned with organizational mission.
• Funding Strategy: Work with the Board to develop comprehensive revenue diversification plan. Analyze funding trends and opportunities specific to animal welfare sector. Create sustainable revenue models to support organizational growth.
• Budget Development & Financial Planning: Lead annual budget development process in collaboration with the Board Treasurer. Develop program-specific budgets for grants, events, and initiatives. Monitor budget performance and provide regular financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.

Program Management & Enhancement

• Conference Leadership: Working alongside the Board’s Education Committee and Conference Subcommittee, oversee all aspects of annual conference including strategic planning, budget development, vendor negotiations, speaker recruitment and management, sponsor placement and support, registration systems, printing and design services, catering, and post-event evaluation. Enhance conference value proposition for members and sponsors.
• Training & Professional Development: Working alongside the Board’s Education Committee and Animal Control Committee, provide administrative support for regional training opportunities, annual spring training for animal control officers, and continuing education initiatives. Develop new offerings based on member needs assessment and industry trends.
• Collaboration Efforts: Working alongside the Board’s Collaboration Committee, provide administrative support for the shelter exchange program and the peer networking programs, creating standardized processes and measuring program outcomes.
• Program Evaluation: Implement systematic evaluation methods for all programs, track outcomes, and use data to drive continuous improvement.

Member Engagement & Communications

• Targeted Membership Engagement: Develop and implement member retention and recruitment strategies. Create targeted communication and engagement plans for different member segments. Conduct regular needs assessments and satisfaction surveys.
• Enhanced Communications: Transform organizational communications including website content, monthly newsletter, social media presence, and member resources. Create professional marketing materials and brand consistency across all platforms.
• Member Services: Manage membership database, dues collection, and member inquiry responses. Develop member benefits packages and exclusive resources.

Legislative & Advocacy Coordination

• Legislative Liaison: Act as main connection between AWAC’s Advocacy Committee and the organization’s lobbyist, ensuring clear and consistent communication. Support the Advocacy Committee by organizing meetings, tracking legislative priorities, and following up on action items.
• Policy Monitoring & Analysis: Monitor local, state, and federal policy issues that affect AWAC’s mission and share timely updates with the Board and Advocacy Committee. Provide regular updates to the Board on legislative activity and organizational involvement.
• Advocacy Materials Development: Collaborate with the Board and Advocacy Committee to prepare accessible materials such as policy updates, position papers, and talking points. Ensure advocacy efforts align with AWAC’s mission, vision, and values.
• Member Engagement in Advocacy: Communicate legislative updates and advocacy opportunities to membership, facilitating member engagement in advocacy activities. Ensure members have resources needed to effectively advocate for animal welfare policies.

Administrative Operations

• Board & Committee Support: Provide administrative support for board and committee meetings including scheduling, agenda development, materials preparation, facilitation support, minutes, and follow-up coordination.
• Financial Administration: Assist treasurer with administrative tasks, budget tracking, financial reporting, and audit support.
• Organizational Infrastructure: Maintain and improve organizational systems, databases, file management, and operational procedures. Implement technology solutions to enhance efficiency.

Education and Experience

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business administration, communications, or related field, OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3-5 years of progressive experience in nonprofit operations, association management, or related field
• Demonstrated experience with grant writing, administration, and reporting
• Experience managing events, conferences, or programs
• Strong background in membership organizations or stakeholder engagement

Preferred:

• Experience in animal sheltering, animal protection, or related field
• Previous association management experience
• Experience with CRM systems and membership databases
• Background in marketing, communications, or public relations

Knowledge & Skills

• Strategic Planning & Execution – Ability to translate organizational vision into actionable plans, manage multiple strategic initiatives simultaneously, and measure progress toward goals.
• Grant Development & Administration– Knowledge of grant research, proposal writing, budget development, reporting requirements, and compliance standards for foundations, government, and corporate funders.
• Revenue Development – Experience in diversifying funding streams including sponsorships, grants, membership revenue, and donor cultivation strategies.
• Program Management – Ability to design, implement, and evaluate programs while managing timelines, budgets, stakeholder expectations, and outcome measurement.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Skills in building and maintaining relationships with diverse stakeholders including members, sponsors, government officials, and community partners.
• Communications & Marketing – Proficiency in creating compelling content across multiple channels, brand management, and targeted audience engagement strategies.
• Customer Service – Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer services, including needs assessment and satisfaction evaluation.
• Administration and Management – Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Complex Problem Solving– Identifying complex organizational challenges and developing innovative, sustainable solutions.
• Technology Proficiency– Advanced skills in database management, website content management, social media platforms, virtual meeting technology, and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Gmail).

Work Context

• Communication – Regular communication with board members, committee chairs, members, sponsors, government officials, and external partners. Serves as primary organizational spokesperson in many contexts.
• Role Relationships – Partners strategically with the board of directors while maintaining operational independence. Collaborates with committee chairs, manages vendor relationships, and serves as liaison with legislative representatives and lobbyist.
• Work Setting – Primarily remote work with on-site requirements for conferences, events, trainings, and strategic meetings. Some travel within Colorado required.
• Pace and Scheduling – Self-directed role requiring strong project management skills. Must balance ongoing administrative responsibilities with strategic initiative deadlines and seasonal peaks (conference planning, legislative sessions, grant cycles). Flexible scheduling with seasonal variations in workload.
• Equipment– Employee responsible for providing all technical equipment required for the position including smartphone, laptop, and reliable internet. AWAC will not provide reimbursement for equipment purchase or maintenance.

Benefits

• Two weeks (50 hours) of paid sick leave annually
• Two weeks (50 hours) of paid vacation in the first year of employment, increasing to three weeks of paid vacation accrued annually in the second year of employment

Application closing date: September 30, 2025