Fundraising professional to support programs aboard tall ship Lady Washington

The Grays Harbor Historical Seaport Authority seeks a unique individual for the position of Development Officer. This person must be a self-motivated team player with leadership abilities and an entrepreneurial spirit.  The successful applicant will have tremendous attention to detail, excel in being creative, dependable, flexible and resourceful. Applicant must have a record of development experience, outstanding management skills, and a demonstrated capacity to motivate supporters, staff, and volunteers.  Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential for this position.

GHHSA owns and operates the tall ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain.

The Development Officer will help lay a strong foundation for the continued growth of Historical Seaport programs and facilities into the future.  Working as part of the Historical Seaport’s management team the Development Officer will be responsible for planning, implementing and managing a coordinated program of fundraising and donor cultivation. Primary responsibilities include developing strategic and long range development plans; leading a new program sponsorship campaign, participating in an upcoming capital campaign and major gifts program; defining appropriate procedures to engage the full organization in effective fundraising and development efforts; and overseeing the building and maintenance of relationships with individual, corporate and foundation funders.