Historic Wallingford seeks applications for a motivated independent contractor who can offer guidance and support in a variety of organizational tasks including fundraising, communications, and strategy.
Please direct any questions to the Historic Wallingford Board of Directors via email at info@historicwallingford.org.
Posted Feb. 2, 2025
Organizational Background
Established in 2017, Historic Wallingford is an all-volunteer neighborhood organization that aims to showcase stories of the people and places of Seattle’s Wallingford neighborhood through its website, newsletter, and community activities. Historic Wallingford is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit entity (FEIN 82-1945888) and is registered as a charity with the Washington Secretary of State (reg. no. 2000152).
Historic Wallingford is governed by an all-volunteer Board of Directors and is supported by three committees: Governance & Recruitment, Finance & Audit, and Development. The organization has no physical location and conducts most board and committee meetings via Zoom and occasionally in person.
Budget, Timeline, and Scope of Work
The budget for this project is $5,000 to $6,000.
The timeline for this project is for one year, with the option to renew at the conclusion of the contract. The candidate should plan to budget 15-20 hours/month for the duration of the contract.
The Scope of Work includes project deliverables and ongoing administrative tasks:
Deliverables
1. 3 social media posts each week, plus monitoring
2. Produce content to update Washington Gives platform twice (GiveBig in May and Giving Tuesday in November)
3. Produce agenda, attend via Zoom, and take notes for 2 committee and/or board meetings each month
Ongoing Tasks
1. Serve as a back-up person for updating the WordPress website, as needed
2. Serve as a liaison for sponsorship program (2 hours/month)
3. Maintain organization’s constituent database Little Green Light (2 hours/month)
4. Facilitate monthly committee meetings (4 hours/month)
5. Attend monthly board meetings (1 hours/month)
6. Set up and administer Zoom meetings, as needed
7. Provide support for occasional events and activities, as needed
Selection Criteria
The ideal candidate shall have the following experience:
1. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
2. Good verbal and written communication skills
3. Good time management skills
4. Experience with Google Suite
5. Experience with constituent databases, specifically Little Green Light
6. Experience working with a nonprofit in a leadership role (committee chair, board member, or consultant)
7. Experience creating social media posts
8. Ability to adjust and adapt to changing circumstances
9. A problem solver
10. Interest in and support of history and preservation advocacy
11. Must be available for occasional, pre-scheduled evening meetings
Submit Your Application
Applications may be submitted via this online form and will be considered until a candidate is selected.