Development and Communications Manager


Are you an influential and engaging leader who is passionate about raising funds to support environmental restoration and education? Would you enjoy working with a small, dedicated, powerhouse team at a nonprofit organization which is a respected leader of salmon recovery projects and watershed education on the Olympic Peninsula of WA State? Are you a skilled team leader who enjoys inspiring others to get behind fundraising efforts?

The North Olympic Salmon Coalition (NOSC) is looking for an experienced nonprofit Development and Communications Manager to join our team. The Development and Communications Manager is primarily responsible for sharing the story of NOSC’s mission and services and, in collaboration with the Executive Director, leading the efforts to garner financial support for our organization, especially charitable gifts from individuals and businesses.

Our ideal candidate:

  • Has 3 or more years of experience in the field of nonprofit fundraising, marketing and/or communications and can demonstrate self-driven skills and leadership abilities.
  • Cares about the environment and youth education and wants to put fundraising skills to work in a way that empowers program staff to focus on mission-driven programs.
  • Enjoys creative thinking, event planning, data analysis and system improvement equally.
  • Strives to authentically understand program and project needs so fundraising initiatives, appeals, and events are built on a compelling story.
  • Focuses on the granular tasks associated with data entry and analysis, ensuring accuracy and reliability.
  • Is an experienced writer and public speaker and an inspirational storyteller.
  • Wants to work with a highly collaborative team.
  • Enjoys a flexible work environment that values hard work and time off as contributors to overall job satisfaction.

Sound interesting?

Start Date: February 3, 2025
Status: Part-time, 25-30 hours per week, non-exempt (paid hourly)
Pay Range: $33-36 per hour
Benefits: Paid personal leave, vacation (63%-75% of full-time accrual congruent with regular work schedule), and holidays (4 hours per paid Holiday); 3% matching retirement program; Employee Assistance Program
Location: Remote/Home office with possibility of some shared office time in Chimacum or Port Angeles
Reports to: Executive Director
Supervises: No supervisory responsibilities

TO APPLY

Email the following, preferably as a single PDF file

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • Three References (email and phone)
  • Completed NOSC Employment Application
  • Please ensure materials clearly outline how you meet the ‘Required Qualifications’ in the Job Description

Email: Sarah Doyle at sdoyle@nosc.org
Subject: NOSC Development and Communications Manager Application

Position will remain open until we find an excellent person to join our team!

For more information, see the Job Announcement and Job Description.

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Washington Conservation Corps Individual Placement: Education & Outreach Associate


Closed. 2025-26 recruitment begins July 2025.

The Washington Conservation Corps (WCC) is an AmeriCorps program that supports young adults (ages 18-25) and military veterans as they jumpstart their careers in the environmental field. 

The Education and Outreach Associate will collaborate with the friendly, hardworking staff of NOSC to improve wild salmon stocks and educate the local community about our work through community outreach, online media, environmental education, volunteer coordination, habitat restoration, and data collection. This position will include projects both in the office and the field. It is our goal that by the end of their term, the Education and Outreach Associate will have gained valuable job skills, leadership skills, problem-solving abilities, and diverse experiences that prepare them for life after AmeriCorps. 

For more information see the Position Description or contact info@nosc.org. Applications and more information can be found on WCC website.

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Photos by NOSC Staff

Washington Conservation Corps Crew


Closed. 2025-26 recruitment begins July 2025.

The Washington Conservation Corps (WCC) is an AmeriCorps program that supports young adults (ages 18-25) and military veterans as they jumpstart their careers in the environmental field. 

This restoration crew serves primarily with the North Olympic Salmon Coalition doing boots on the ground restoration work during the 11-month term. Other partners may include Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe, The Jefferson Land Trust, Washington State Parks, and Jefferson County Noxious Weed Control Board. The crew meets in Chimacum, Washington. This crew primarily focuses on riparian habitat improvement, and projects include noxious weed control, native plant installation, and site maintenance and monitoring. The crew may also complete trail, minor construction, and salmonid survey projects. 

For more information see the Position Description or contact WCC Crew Supervisor Kristopher Clark at krcl461@ECY.WA.GOV. Applications and more information can be found on WCC website.

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Photos by John Gussman, WCC Crew, NOSC Staff

Seeking an unpaid internship? Reach out to us at info@nosc.org to hear about potential opportunities!