Growth & Revenue Lead

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Summary

MBI is seeking an entrepreneurial, self-directed contractor to serve as Growth & Revenue Lead — responsible for building and launching revenue-generating systems that can be sustained by staff and volunteers over time. This role takes a project-based approach: developing one revenue stream at a time, establishing a repeatable process, and transitioning ownership before moving to the next opportunity. This is intentionally a hands-on role that requires comfort working in a startup-like environment with limited structure, evolving priorities, and a high degree of independence. Revenue growth in this context is focused on activities such as equipment sales, merchandise, sponsorships and earned income. This role is not responsible for grants or individual giving. Scope of Work 1. Revenue system development (primary responsibility) Lead the design, launch, and initial execution of revenue-generating initiatives including equipment sales, merchandise sales, earned income opportunities, and corporate sponsorships. For each initiative: assess the opportunity, build a simple and effective process, support early outreach and relationship development, achieve initial traction, document the process, and transition ongoing responsibility to staff or volunteers. 2. Prioritization and sequencing Work with the CEO and leadership team to identify and prioritize revenue opportunities. Focus efforts on one initiative at a time and adjust priorities based on organizational needs, capacity, and results. 3. Coordination and follow-through Support consistent execution by communicating clearly with staff and volunteers, following up to maintain momentum and accountability, and ensuring next steps are defined and completed. 4. Leadership team participation Serve as a member of the leadership team. Participate in monthly one-on-one meetings with the CEO, monthly leadership team meetings, and board meetings as appropriate. Please see attached job description for more details and application process.

  • More than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 6+ months
    Duration
  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • Remote Job
  • Ongoing project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Sales
Sales Development
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:Less than 5
  • Last viewed by client:2 weeks ago
  • Interviewing:
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  • Invites sent:
    4
  • Unanswered invites:
    2
About the client
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  • United States
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