Job Opportunity: Part Time Development Support
Part-Time Development and Communications Consultant
SRG is in the midst of a multi-year fundraising campaign to raise a $5 million Stewardship Fund to pay for large scale maintenance projects on the Schuylkill River Trail. We have conducted a thorough and thoughtful feasibility study and have a detailed implementation plan. The fundraising effort is spearheaded by a Stewardship Fund Campaign Committee and by the Resource Strategy Committee, made up of board members, staff members and volunteers. We are seeking support for this effort, including marketing, public relations and communications and other development-related tasks. The position will report to the Executive Director and Development and Events Manager, but will also work collaboratively with other staff professionals and the Stewardship Committee and the Resource Strategy Committee.
SRG is seeking to fill this position with a part-time consultant with experience in fundraising and development and strong PR, communications, marketing and data management skills. Time commitment will average 10 to 15 hours per week, with some weeks demanding more and others less. Pay will be in the $15 to $20/hr range, depending on experience. Successful applicant will be paid as an independent contractor on an hourly basis.
This is an in-person position at SRG’s Pottstown location and potentially on location in communities surrounding the Schuylkill River Trail.
Required Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Excel and Microsoft Access
- Experience with data management software systems, particularly Donor Perfect
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience in creating marketing materials for fundraising campaigns
- Experience in developing communication campaigns utilizing social media
- Must be able to work independently, but also be comfortable with collaborative working relationships, relating well with people and partners at all levels and from all communities
- Ability to work collaboratively with a team in a fast-paced environment
How to Apply:
Please send cover letter and resume via e-mail with the subject line “Development Support Opportunity” to:
Elaine Schaefer, Executive Director, eschaefer@schuylkillriver.org.
All submissions must be received by 4 PM on April 22. 2026 .
SRG is committed to building a staff that matches the diversity of the communities we serve. We are dedicated to celebrating and preserving a heritage area that is diverse, equitable and inclusive. We value the different experiences, knowledge and unique capabilities applicants will be able to share because of varying social, cultural, and racial backgrounds. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Compensation
This position is an hourly contractor, with pay range of $15-$20 per hour dependent on experience.
How to Apply
Please send cover letter and resume via e-mail with the subject line “Development Support Opportunity” to: Elaine Schaefer, Executive Director, eschaefer@schuylkillriver.org. Applications are due April 22nd
About Schuylkill River Greenways
Encompassing 1.2 million acres over 1,700 square miles, Schuylkill River Greenways NHA links 3.2 million people across five Pennsylvania counties – Schuylkill, Berks, Chester, Montgomery and Philadelphia – to the unparalleled opportunities afforded by the Schuylkill River, the Schuylkill River Trail and the surrounding watershed.
The mission of SRG is to connect residents, visitors and communities to the Schuylkill River and the Schuylkill River Trail by serving as a catalyst for civic engagement and economic development in order to foster stewardship of the watershed and its heritage.
The mission is realized by leveraging the River and the award-winning Schuylkill River Trail – both the land and the water trails – as platforms for revitalization of surrounding communities, for stewardship of natural resources, for improved public health through recreation, and for greater appreciation of the region’s cultural heritage. The Schuylkill River Trail is SRG’s signature project – today, there are about 65 completed miles of the planned 135-mile land trail working to connect Frackville to Philadelphia. The Trail also provides connection for the three National Park sites within the Heritage Area.
SRG works with over 140 different formal and informal partners to achieve its vision of the Schuylkill River watershed as a thriving and economically revitalized region, whose residents and visitors understand, value and are fully committed to the stewardship of the river and its heritage. SRG has recently completed a ten year strategic plan, which provides an aspirational and achievable roadmap with a detailed action plan for the next three years and overarching goals for the next decade.
Founded in 1974 as the Schuylkill River Greenway Association, the organization focused on the preservation of the riverfront in Berks and Schuylkill Counties. SRG has grown in its mission and geographic scope over the years and today is a non-profit organization guided by a Board of Directors and supported by a staff of nine. SRG is supported in executing its work through federal (NPS) and state (DCNR) budget appropriations and also through grants and donations from foundations, corporations and individuals committed to advancing SRG’’s mission.
The economic benefits derived by the region from SRG’s work are real and significant. The findings of a recent comprehensive economic impact study conducted by Tripp Umbach were impressive: the natural and historical features of SRG generate $589.9 million in economic impact, support over 6,000 jobs, and generate $37.7 million in tax revenue.
