Development and Communications Director

Job Title

Education and Outreach Department Director and Development and Communications Director

Position Summary

This position will fill two primary roles. Initially this will backfill the Education and Outreach Department Director position for a 6-month parental leave, and it will also serve as the Development and Communications Director for the District's Capital Campaign and beyond. Duties for this position include programmatic oversight, staff supervision for the District's Education and Outreach Department, and planning and overseeing the execution of a capital campaign and comprehensive fundraising program.

Primary Job Responsibilities

The Education and Outreach Department Director backfill primary tasks include but are not limited to :

• Work with the Education, Outreach, Youth Education, and Management Teams to implement the strategic vision and priorities of the program.
• Develop grant proposals, manage program budgets, and support regional initiatives.
• Provide executive communications support to the leadership team, including outreach material for elected officials, policymakers, and funders.
• Supervise a team of specialists. Support implementation of annual work plans and training plans, and provide input for annual performance evaluations.
• Participate in and help coordinate select outreach events.
• Continue to hone the SCD brand through storytelling, events, and earned media. Manage positive relationships with the press.
• Oversee production of all public-facing documents including press releases, web content, annual reports, and event flyers, in coordination with the SCD Writer / Editor.
• Manage a high-paced production workflow with shifting priorities and needs while tracking products and outcomes for grant and other reporting purposes.

The Development Director primary tasks include but are not limited to :

Job Qualifications

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities :

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions :

Benefits

The District offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid holidays and vacation leave time, medical, dental, life and LTD insurance through Washington State PEBB, participation in the State of Washington Retirement System (PERS), and coverage for WA Cares Fund.

The position will work out of our Lake Stevens office with the option to work remotely part of the time.

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, please submit the following materials via our website :

If you have questions about applying or need accommodation during the application process, contact Sally Cunningham at scunningham@snohomishcd.org or (360) 631-6736.

Applications will be reviewed beginning January 5, 2026. Position open until filled.

We strive to work in partnership with all, to provide equitable and accessible programming on a nondiscriminatory basis, and to continually improve how we do so. All programs and services of the Snohomish Conservation District are offered on a nondiscriminatory basis, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.