We are Hiring: Communications and Fundraising Coordinator
The Dalmatian Islands Environment Foundation (DIEF) protects and enhances the natural beauty, biodiversity and ecosystems of the Dalmatian islands by raising funds from people and businesses with strong connections to Dalmatia, to support the best local initiatives working to sustain the diverse natural assets of the islands.
Location: Home/remote working, Dalmatia-based, occasional travel across the islands to visit projects will be required
Hours: Part time, two days a week, flexible working as standard
Salary: Consultancy contract, €6500 – 7200 per annum subject to level of skill and experience
DIEF supports projects that bring both economic and social benefits to local communities, and which can be scaled up and replicated across the region. We are part of the Conservation Collective, a global network of local environmental charities that leverage funding, expertise, and contacts to enable grassroots projects to amplify their environmental impact.
Since our establishment in 2023, we have awarded over €150,000 in grants to support local environmental initiatives, demonstrating that targeted local action can create meaningful impact for both communities and nature.
We are now recruiting a Communications and Fundraising Coordinator to help grow our impact across the Dalmatian islands. The successful candidate will be a self-motivated, confident and organized individual with a passion for environmental conservation. They’ll need to be able to work effectively in a small team, primarily remotely, with occasional travel to project sites. While this position starts at two days per week, there is potential for it to evolve into a full-time role as the foundation grows.
Working closely with the Executive Director, key activities for the role will include:
- Oversight of grant-making processes
- Supporting fundraising efforts
- Managing our communications (website, email newsletter, social media)
- Ensuring good organisational governance
The right person for this job will:
- Have excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail
- Be a strong communicator
- Be self-motivated and able to work independently
- Be comfortable representing DIEF at meetings and events
- Be able to use (or willing to learn) MS Office suite, Canva, WordPress, Mailchimp, Salesforce, and social media
- Prior experience in the non-profit sector will be considered an advantage
Requirements:
- Based in the Dalmatian region with ability to travel to islands
- Good understanding of local environmental challenges and stakeholders
- Fluent in Croatian and English
Benefits:
- Flexible working hours
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Prospect of career development within the role
- Opportunity to protect the natural environment of the Dalmatian islands
Apply by February 10th, 2025, by sending a CV and cover letter (both documents in Croatian and English) to inga@dalmatianenvironment.org