Addiction Counselor jobs in Racine, WI

New Directions (NDARS) has been a leader in supporting the process of recovery from substance use disorders from start to finish in McHenry County, addressing service gaps and breaking barriers to improve the community.

We are seeking a high-motivated individual for a newly created role as a Development Coordinator. This role will be responsible for will executing and implementing fundraising, outreach and marketing efforts for NDARS. This includes direct donor engagement, attending community outreach events, performing in-person and telephone donation solicitation, leading mailer fundraising campaigns, helping to organize fundraising events and coordinating outsourced marketing efforts. This role is expected to co-chair our development committee and collaborate and contribute across NDARS program and admin teams. Direct experience in SUD recovery is preferred for communicating mission-needs and networking within the local recovery community.

Training, Skills, Knowledge and/or Experience:

Required:

• Strong knowledge base of the recovery community and substance use disorders.
• At least 2 years of sales, customer service, marketing experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, someone can speak to potential donors with confidence.
• Must be ready and willing to learn and execute goals.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently at the direction of the Executive Director.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite.
• Ability to commute to Crystal Lake office.

Preferred:

• Non-profit fundraising experience and/or sales experience
• Social service networking experience
• Direct personal experience with SUD recovery

Education:

Required:

Associates Degree

Preferred:

Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing or equivalent work experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 35 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Marketing: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Crystal Lake, IL 60014: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person