The Norwalk River Valley Trail (NRVT) is seeking a W9/contract employee to assist its Executive Director beginning on or before July 1, 2024. This part-time position offers 20 hours of work per week.
About Us: The Friends of the NRVT is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to designing, constructing, and maintaining a regionally significant, safe, universally accessible, multipurpose trail linking Norwalk, Wilton, Redding, Ridgefield, and Danbury. Our mission is to foster increased recreational opportunities, alternative transportation options, and a healthy lifestyle. For more information, visit www.nrvt-trail.com.
Ideal Candidate: We are looking for a candidate who:
- Possesses strong organizational, communication, and writing skills (or has a strong willingness and capacity to learn).
- Has experience with Neon One CRM or other nonprofit donor management platforms.
- Excels in social media skills (Constant Contact, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok).
- Is knowledgeable about introducing new technologies to increase efficiency for a busy and growing nonprofit.
- Can work independently and has good project management skills.
Position Details:
- Flexible, mostly remote work-from-home position.
- Requires own computer, car, and driver’s license.
- Weekly in-person meetings with the Executive Director and regular fieldwork in Norwalk, Wilton, Ridgefield, Redding, and Danbury.
- Monthly attendance at NRVT Board meetings in Wilton (second Wednesday, 5:30 - 7 PM).
- Presentation, fundraising, community outreach, and event planning experience are a plus.
- Primarily administrative (approximately 75%) with about 25% fieldwork.
- Competitive pay commensurate with experience and a minimum one-year commitment.
If you are passionate about the outdoors, nonprofit work, and community engagement, we encourage you to apply and become part of our dynamic team at NRVT.
Email your cover letter and resume agartner.nrvt@gmail.com