We’re Hiring! Globalist seeks editor & business developer

Some of the amazing members of the Seattle Globalist community.

The Seattle Globalist is an award-winning nonprofit news organization dedicated to elevating diverse voices through media. We cover local-global issues in Puget Sound — everything from immigration and politics to food and music to the environment.

We work with more than 300 contributors based in Seattle and all over the world. We are committed to supporting new writers, and we’re a first publisher for many of our journalists. The Seattle Globalist is a fast-growing publication and community organization in the fastest growing city in the U.S.

We are deeply committed to racial, ethnic, nationality, gender, religious, disability and other forms of diversity and seek to hire staff members that reflect our diverse community. The Globalist is an equal opportunity employer.

We offer a highly collaborative, creative working environment. We’re seeking responsible, independent candidates who will work well as part of a small, close-knit team. We support professional development opportunities for every staff member.

We are currently seeking candidates for two part-time positions: a business developer and an editor.

Business Developer, 20 hours/week

The new business developer will work under the supervision of our executive director. They will be responsible for developing new revenue streams and cultivating current sources of support for The Seattle Globalist.

The Business Developer will join a passionate team of three full time staff supported by a diverse and growing board of directors.

Main responsibilities:

Create new revenue-generating opportunities for The Seattle Globalist, such as:
- Sponsorship, organizational partnerships, and web advertising
- Fee-based workshops and trainings
- Grant research and proposal development
Maintain and build on existing revenue streams, such as:
- Fundraising events, including GiveBIG and the Globie Awards
- Individual donor cultivation
- Advertising and institutional supporters
Supervise production of marketing and design collateral

Qualifications:

At least two years professional experience in sales, fundraising and/or new business development
Proven track record of raising funds
Proven ability to research, plan and implement large projects
Ability to lead business development activities and work closely with a small team
Passion for international issues, media and youth development

Salary & Benefits:

Hourly employee @ $20/hour
Three weeks paid time off annually
Health care stipend
Flexible schedule with option to work some hours remotely
Support for professional development opportunities

To Apply:

Send resume, cover letter, and work sample to info@seattleglobalist.com
Work sample should be a business plan, media campaign, fundraising event or other large project that demonstrates your sales and fundraising ability

Application Timeline:

Application deadline: Friday October 24^th, 9:00am
Interviews begin: Week of October 27^th
Expected start date: as soon as possible — on or before December 1^st, 2014

Editor, 20 hours/week

The new editor will work under the supervision of our editor-in-chief. They will be responsible for editing and producing responsive, hard-news reporting on global connections in the Pacific Northwest. This staff position is part of an expansion into hard news reporting building on our current foundation in feature reporting.

The editor will join a passionate team of three full time staff, three columnists, and hundreds of freelance writers, supported by a diverse and growing board of directors.