Advancement Professional (Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences)

About the role

The Advancement Professional (Advancement Professional II) is part of a small team supporting the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, its programs and activities, through the Jordan College Development/Ag One office. The team manages fundraising and constituent relations for the Jordan College and the Ag One Foundation, a California 501(c)(3). The position is full-time, probationary and exempt, reporting to the Senior Director of Development/Ag One.

Key responsibilities

• Manage strategic, high-value individual and corporate philanthropic partnerships
• Execute multi-tiered communications, pipeline development and stewardship plans
• Plan and run alumni and friends' special events
• Write and produce a monthly newsletter, website content and social media content
• Identify and engage prospects to advance the philanthropic priorities of the Jordan College
• Provide program administration and support to the Senior Director/Executive Director, the Director of Development, stakeholders, the Ag One board and volunteers

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Two years of experience in marketing, special event planning and execution or a related field; additional demonstrated experience may substitute for the degree year for year
• Preferred: fundraising, marketing, public relations or membership/customer-based experience, and experience in the agricultural or nonprofit sectors
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and to travel to evening and weekend functions, meetings and conferences

Required skills

• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Gmail, Adobe, Publisher, Photoshop or similar image-editing tools
• Social media platforms and the internet
• Content management systems for creating and updating webpage content
• Working knowledge of event budgeting and fiscal analysis

What we offer

• Anticipated salary range of $5,274-$5,709 per month (steps 1-5), within a classification range of $5,274-$7,684 per month
• Medical, dental and vision plans, CalPERS membership, sick and vacation time and 15 paid holidays
• Eligibility for the fee waiver education program

Applications close October 6, 2026 and require a resume, a cover letter and three professional references.