We are currently hiring two positions: Development Director and Policy Analyst & Engagement Coordinator. Please scroll down to view each position.

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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:

Development Director

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Development Director

Appalachian Citizens’ Law Center (ACLC) is seeking an experienced Development Director for immediate hire.

About ACLC:  ACLC is a nonprofit law firm that fights for justice in the Appalachian coalfields by representing citizens and communities who have been affected by present and past abuses of the mining industry. We offer free legal services, strategic litigation, policy work, and research in the areas of federal black lung benefits, environmental protection, mine safety, sustainable energy, and economic analysis. For more about ACLC’s work, please visit our website: https://aclc.org.

About the Job: This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with demonstrated fundraising experience to help grow our organization. We are seeking a candidate who will help us develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising plan that aligns with the organization’s recently developed strategic plan. This position requires a candidate who is dedicated to ACLC’s mission and is excited about helping our organization increase our capacity so that we can continue responding to the needs of Appalachian communities.

The Development Director will facilitate ACLC’s planned growth by executing a fundraising plan that will grow our foundation portfolio and our major donor program while maintaining all existing donor and funder relationships.

Location: The Development Director position will be based full-time in our office in Whitesburg.  Depending on the candidate’s level of experience and fit, ACLC will consider a remote hire or a hybrid option. (Some in-person meetings and events will be required.)

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who has a demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a collegial setting. The new hire will be paired with the current development director for approximately three months before her departure to assist with the transition. ACLC seeks a Development Director with:

• At least 5 years of prior nonprofit fundraising experience 
• A proven track record of creating and enacting fundraising strategies, with success in soliciting and obtaining multi-year foundation grants. 
• Experience securing major gifts, with an emphasis on building and maintaining relationships with individual donors.
• Substantial experience creating compelling narratives that document the organization’s impact and results.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, keen attention to detail, who is exceptionally organized
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including willingness and ability to work as part of a team
• A personal commitment to ACLC’s mission

Responsibilities:

• Assist leadership with developing and executing ACLC’s fundraising plan
• Grow ACLC’s current base of foundations and individual donors
• Present and develop foundation proposals, including all tracking, communications, and reporting related to foundation grants
• Develop and maintain relationships with ACLC’s individual donors, including all tracking, communications, and reporting related to donations
• Develop and implement ACLC’s annual fundraising appeal
• Oversee planning of fundraising events and other donor engagement activities
• Work with ACLC staff to regularly document program impacts and prepare communications materials, such as newsletters, blogs, brochures, and more
• Regularly engage ACLC’s board in fundraising, including facilitation of the organization’s fundraising committee
• Assist with regular upkeep of ACLC’s website and social media pages

Salary Range: Based on our preferred qualifications, the expected salary range is between $60,000 – $75,000. However, if you feel that you have the skills and experience needed for the position but do not meet the exact qualifications, we encourage you to apply. Further, ACLC is willing to consider applicants with substantial experience who may fall outside of the stated salary range. ACLC is committed to equity in pay practices and will offer a competitive salary based on experience.

ACLC believes in supporting the lives of our employees outside the office through generous benefits and leave policies. ACLC offers an excellent benefits package including 100% paid premiums towards health insurance with a Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution designed to cover each employee’s deductible, plus dental and vision coverage. ACLC offers a 401K retirement plan (with an annual employer contribution equal to 10% of the employee’s salary), twelve weeks of paid parental leave, three weeks of paid vacation, three weeks of sick or family leave, and life insurance. 

To Apply: Please send your letter of interest, resume, recent writing sample(s), and at least three references via email to jobs@aclc.org.  

Deadline: This position will remain open until filled. 
ACLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to creating and maintaining a respectful and inclusive work environment in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the organization and are valued for their skills, experience, and diverse perspectives. ACLC aspires to be an inclusive organization that celebrates the many dimensions of diversity such as race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical abilities, and religious and political beliefs. We respect, value, and celebrate the attributes, characteristics, and perspectives that make each person who they are. We believe that hiring diverse individuals allows us to collectively and more effectively address the issues that face our communities.

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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: 

Policy Analyst & Engagement Coordinator

Appalachian Citizens’ Law Center (ACLC) is seeking a policy analyst and community engagement coordinator for immediate hire. 

About ACLC:  ACLC is a nonprofit law and policy organization that fights for justice in the Appalachian coalfields by representing citizens and communities who have been affected by present and past abuses of the mining industry. We offer free legal services, strategic litigation, policy work, and research in the areas of federal black lung benefits, environmental protection, mine safety, sustainable energy, and economic analysis. For more about ACLC’s work, please visit our website: https://aclc.org.

About the Job: This position will report to the Director of Policy & Organizing and work on issues related to environmental justice and flood recovery. The individual will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with various local and regional stakeholders, including by being present in and facilitating community forums where issues and local needs are discussed. The individual will work to increase awareness of and support for ACLC’s policy goals and help shape those goals through community engagement and data-informed analyses. 

The ideal candidate will be someone who:

• has a personal commitment to ACLC’s mission
• excels at relationship-building
• is inquisitive and can scrutinize and communicate complex issues in plain language
• is an attentive listener 
• has experience in data collection, analyses, and reporting
• can bring people together to work towards a shared interest
• feels comfortable speaking in group or public settings
• has experience organizing and facilitating public meetings
• has excellent communication and writing skills
• has a tremendous work ethic and a sense of initiative
• has a demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively and in a collegial setting

It is helpful, though not required, if the applicant has familiarity with Southeastern Kentucky and/or the Central Appalachian region, with local and regional institutions that support access to state and federal funding and grant programs, and with water, wastewater, mining and mine reclamation. 

Location: Our offices are based in Whitesburg, Kentucky. The candidate will not be required to relocate to Whitesburg but, at minimum, will be required to spend a portion of their time in Whitesburg and the surrounding communities to the extent that is necessary to carry out the duties of this position (in-person meetings and events will be required and, ideally, the candidate will be able to be present in Whitesburg for several consecutive days). The position will be required to travel regionally in Southeastern Kentucky, Southwest Virginia, and Southern West Virginia. Access to a vehicle will be required but mileage will be reimbursed

Salary Range: The expected salary range is between $40,000 – $45,000 dependent on experience and qualifications. ACLC believes in supporting the lives of our employees outside the office through generous benefits and leave policies. ACLC offers an excellent benefits package including 100% paid premiums towards health insurance with a Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution designed to cover each employee’s deductible, plus dental and vision coverage. ACLC offers a 401K retirement plan (with an annual employer contribution equal to 10% of the employee’s salary), twelve weeks of paid parental leave, three weeks of paid vacation, three weeks of sick or family leave, and life insurance. 

To Apply: Please send your letter of interest, resume, and contact information for at least two references via email to jobs@aclc.org. Applications submitted through Facebook will not be considered.  

Deadline:  We will accept applications for the position through October 12, 2022.

ACLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to creating and maintaining a respectful and inclusive work environment in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the organization and are valued for their skills, experience, and diverse perspectives. ACLC aspires to be an inclusive organization that celebrates the many dimensions of diversity such as race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical abilities, and religious and political beliefs. We respect, value, and celebrate the attributes, characteristics, and perspectives that make each person who they are. We believe that hiring diverse individuals allows us to collectively and more effectively address the issues that face our communities.