Director of Community Engagement & Development

Lydia Place; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Calm app subscription

Retirement plan with 3% match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Wellness hours

Job summary

Lydia Place invites applications for the Director of Community Engagement & Development (DCED). This role oversees a multi-million dollar fundraising budget, donor relations, and external communications, aligning with Lydia Place's values and community-centric approach.

The DCED leads a small team (2.75 FTE), interacts with volunteers, staff, leadership, and the Board, and represents the agency publicly. The position emphasizes collaboration across internal and external partners and demands

Qualifications

• Budget management and financial oversight skills.
• Fundraising and donor relations capabilities.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee donor portfolio, agency fundraising events, and external communications.
• Lead and supervise the Community Engagement Program team (2.75 FTE).
• Engage volunteers, staff, leadership, contractors, and the Board of Directors.

Job description

The Director of Community Engagement & Development (DCED) is responsible for developing, managing, and executing the budget, financial policy compliance, and goals of the Community Engagement Program, centering Lydia Place's values and community centric philosophy. The DCED is responsible for balancing a multi-million dollar fundraising budget annually through overseeing and cultivating Lydia Place's donor portfolio, agency fundraising events, external communications, and engaging the broader community in our work. Additionally, they will supervise the Community Engagement Program team (currently 2.75 FTE); act as a spokesperson on behalf of the agency; and actively engage with volunteers, staff, Lydia Place's leadership team, external contractors, and the Board of Directors. This role is highly collaborative both internally and externally and requires a high level of flexibility. For complete details visit Join us! Jobs at Lydia Place in Whatcom County - Lydia Place

Salary and Benefits

Hiring Salary Range: Level 11 - $78,357 - $94,406 annually; 40 hours/week (1 FTE); exempt. Through longevity, this position tops out at $110,455.

Candidate offers consider experience, qualifications, and internal equity. Entry salary is typically in the first third of the hiring salary range.

Paid time off for this position includes up to 4 weekly wellness hours, 19 days of PTO in the first year of employment (PTO includes sick time), and 13 paid holidays per year. Other benefits include agency sponsored medical/dental insurance (current premium covered at rate of 100% for the employee), a $50,000 Life Insurance policy, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), premium Calm meditation app subscription, and employer retirement plan contribution (current rate of up to 3% matching) after first year of employment. Lydia Place also provides a supportive, family-friendly work culture with flexible scheduling.