Minnesota Council of Nonprofits is hiring: Advancement Content Creator in Northf

Overview

Advancement Content Creator – Advancement Content Creator. Department: Donor Relations. Classification: Exempt. FTE: 1.0.

Work Schedule: The standard 40-hour work schedule is Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; flexible work arrangements can be proposed and are subject to approval by HR and relevant supervisors.

Work Location: This is a hybrid position requiring 3 days in the office weekly. Some evening and weekend hours are required for special events and program needs. Will work on campus fully for the first six months.

Salary Range: $55,000 - $60,000.

Essential Job Duties

• Develop high-quality audience-centric content to support St. Olaf's fundraising initiatives that highlight the import and impact of giving within campaign goal areas including financial aid, academic and experiential learning, career and vocational discernment, and student success.
• Research established and emerging priorities of an upcoming comprehensive multi-year campaign.
• Write, edit, and advance production of engaging and compelling proposals, reports, digital content, and other creative products from draft through fulfillment across channels.
• Develop and manage a content calendar, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with campaign goals and brand messaging.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Communications, Development, Donor Relations, Associate Deans, Directors, and other teams.
• Analyze content performance metrics.
• Ensure content is accurate, fact-checked, and meets editorial standards.
• Assist Advancement events.
• Support, respect, and commit to embracing diverse backgrounds, values, and points of view to build a strong and inclusive community.
• Complete and meet deadlines for required training and performance management cycle.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received and Exercised

• Reports to the Director of Donor Relations and Communications.
• This position does not supervise staff or student workers.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Education: Associate's degree; maintain a valid driver's license and meet St. Olaf College driver authorization criteria with a satisfactory driving record.
• Experience: 3+ years of related experience in communications, grants, reporting, project management, research, stewardship, or related fields.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Associate's degree; maintain a valid driver's license and meet St. Olaf College driver authorization criteria with a satisfactory driving record.
• Experience: 5+ years of related experience in communications, grants, reporting, project management, research, stewardship, or related fields.

Prerequisites

Employment in this position is conditioned upon successful completion of a background check which may include: criminal background checks, reference checks, verification of work history, verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, a motor vehicle check, verification of DOT certification, a credit check, employment eligibility verification, and/or a pre-employment physical. Whether a background check is deemed successfully completed will be at the sole discretion of St. Olaf College. Please note, St. Olaf College reserves the right to conduct periodic background checks at its sole discretion.

Disclaimer

• This position may require you to report early, stay late or work different shifts depending on staffing levels. It may also require you to perform all essential job functions whenever needed and during campus emergencies when necessary.
• This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.
• Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the hire is complete. We accept only online applications.

About Us

Who We Are: Founded in 1874, St. Olaf College is a residential, coeducational liberal arts college with approximately 3,000 students and 800 faculty and staff. The college is located on a campus in Northfield, Minnesota. The college offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a retirement match, health savings account contributions, a tuition discount for employees’ children, and generous paid time off. For a full review of the college's benefits, please see the summary of our benefits.

To provide a safe and secure educational environment, St. Olaf College verifies the accuracy of all credentials presented by applicants and conducts a criminal background check on every new hire.

Flexible Work Policy: https://wp.stolaf.edu/hr/flexible-work-policy/

Community and Belonging: https://wp.stolaf.edu/equity-inclusion/

How to Apply

To apply, visit the online application portal: d/esigned link or references omitted here in refined version. For questions, contact hrstaff@stolaf.edu or 507-786-3068.

Nondiscrimination Policy: St. Olaf College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, or status with regard to public assistance. Inquiries may be referred to the Director of Equal Opportunity.

EOE contact: Pamela McDowell, mcdowell@stolaf.edu, (507) 786-3465.

To apply, visit the online posting: (redacted)