Relationships Manager (Remote)

REF Origin Story: Raw Earth Foundation was born from a deep rooted dedication to service and a love for all things wild. Our Founder witnessed firsthand the devastating impact of climate change on the Amazon during their time volunteering in Ecuador. The eye-opening experience strengthened her determination to take action toward environmental challenges. A while later, while traveling through South Dakota, they encountered a charming prairie dog colony with a “For Sale” sign in front of their burrows. In that moment, wishing so strongly that land could be purchased and wildlife could be protected from their unfortunate fate, steps were taken to create an organization that could help. In 2023, after almost five years of research and reflection, the foundation is making strides to restore ecosystems, protect biodiversity, and create sustainable green spaces to fulfill the original promise made that fateful day in the Amazon.

What we are doing Now:

The early stages of Raw Earth Foundation have been centered around building our online store and establishing fundraising platforms to fuel our programs. We have made significant strides in networking and forging connections with several other organizations and government officials; expanding our reach, impact, and the building of relations. These efforts have laid the groundwork for the future growth of our initiatives. Looking ahead, we are excited to focus on growing our team and established programs, as well as our online presence. In addition we are looking forward to acquiring and establishing facilities to support our programs.

What a "day in the life" of a Relationship Manager will look like:

We are seeking a passionate and driven Relationships Manager to join our volunteer team. The ideal candidate will excel at building and nurturing relationships with various stakeholders, including businesses, community organizations, and potential partners. This volunteer role will be vital in expanding our network and fostering collaborations that align with our mission.

• Identify and engage with local businesses and organizations to find sponsors and establish partnerships.
• Attend networking events and community meetings to promote Raw Earth Foundation's initiatives.
• Collaborate with other businesses and organize joint projects, such as tree planting and community clean-up days.
• Maintain and grow a contact database of potential partners and supporters.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance partnerships and collaborations.

Qualifications & Experience Necessary for the Role:

• Based in the United States
• Available to respond to emails/messaging/inquiries within 24 hours
• accuracy and detail orientation
• Strong verbal communication and active listening skills
• Knowledge of our techstack and management tools/software helpful (i.e. Monday PMS, Clockify, Slack, Canva etc.)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven experience in relationship management, community outreach, or a similar field.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for environmental conservation and sustainability.
• Familiarity with fundraising or non-profit initiatives is a plus.

Our process/next steps:

Once you complete and submit your initial application:

• Your credentials will be reviewed by our hiring staff.
• Based on our needs and qualifications, an HR team member will contact you to schedule an interview if you are selected to move forward by Senior Leadership.
• Within 7 business days of the interview, we will provide you a status on your application or an offer for the position.
• Upon acceptance of an offer, we require the signing of our Volunteer Agreement/NDA.
• A formal onboarding session will then be scheduled with Human Resources to walk you through our tools, platforms, standard communication, workflow procedures, and the like. You will then be provided a project and/or task list to get started on within 48 to 72 hours.

Volunteer Perks:

We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with an all-volunteer, unpaid staff. Therefore, this role will offer a variety of non-monetary benefits, such as credit documentation and/or public recognition. These benefits are awarded based on volunteers ability to complete tasks on time and complete the minimum amount of volunteer hours required of their role. In order to receive any non-monetary benefit, volunteers will need to complete a minimum of forty hours within their first year of joining our team.

Our list of non-monetary benefits are as follows:

• Resume reference
• Feature on website or social media
• Linkedin experience and/or endorsement
• REF Annual recognition award and/or a PVSA
• Discounted REF merchandise