Development Associate pay range

What the state says the job is

This is professional public relations and/or financial development work at a state agency. Employees initiate, plan, and manage a wide variety of financial development and/or public relations projects, possibly on a state-wide basis as well as coordinate special fund-raising events and promotional/fund-raising efforts. Work includes development of project parameters, budget, organization, publicity, and subsequent assessment of effectiveness. Employees may also plan and direct a statewide volunteer program. Work is performed under the general supervision of a director and/or development director Employees participate in planning, organizing, and managing various projects designed to solicit both financial and volunteer support.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Working knowledge of television production techniques. Considerable knowledge of effective public relations and fund-raising techniques and procedures. Ability to initiate, plan, and organize fund-raising projects. Ability to recruit and supervise volunteers. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with departmental personnel, representatives of groups interested in the organization's program, members of the business community, and the general public. Ability to speak effectively in public and express ideas clearly in writing. Ability to work independently.

Minimum qualifications

Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, business, or a related degree from an appropriately accredited institution, and three years of experience in public relations, communications, or fund-raising; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. <h2