Development Coordinator
Austin, Texas
Reports to: Director of Development
Salary Scale: $40,000-$45,000
Acerca de Pease Park Conservancy:
Pease Park Conservancy celebrates the diverse ecology and history that make Austin’s first public park valuable and unique. The Conservancy works to restore, enhance, and maintain Austin’s first park for the sustainable use and enjoyment of all. Our vision is for Pease Park to be known as an accessible urban green space for play, adventure, and connectivity, where land stewardship, environmental innovation, and inclusive programming embrace the community’s history and inspire its future.
Position Description:
Pease Park Conservancy is hiring a Development Coordinator, a full-time position located in Austin, TX. As an integral member of the Development Team, the Development Coordinator will work closely with the Director of Development and the Development Manager and is responsible for supporting the Conservancy’s fundraising efforts, including database management, donor stewardship, gifts processing, event planning, and other crucial administrative and operational tasks. Additionally, this position will seek to create long-term relationships with community members and donors, as well as collaborate with colleagues on a variety of projects that advance our mission.
Key Responsibilities:
General Development Coordinator Tasks
Enter, maintain, and report on critical data including donor information, donor payments, events, prospect data, and sending tax letters/ gift acknowledgements
Track and ensure benefits facilitation for sponsors and donors
Build and manage stewardship plans for donors, including delivering gifts and writing thank you notes
Assist in the coordination/ facilitation of Development Committee meetings, Board meetings, and events
Create content as needed for development campaigns and donor communication in conjunction with the Communications Team
Attend and assist with Conservancy programs and events as needed
Other duties as needed or assigned
Event Support
Assist in coordination and execution of annual fundraising events (Squirrel Fest, Pride Picnic, Luminarium, and other donor cultivation events)
Oversee facility rentals using Tripleseat, including responding to inquiries in a timely manner, sharing details about the available areas, giving tours, properly charging renters, facilitating event logistics as needed, and communicating any needs with staff
Experience & Skills Required:
One year experience in fundraising, project coordination, event planning, and/or administrative work
Excellent communication skills–written, visual, and verbal–with the ability to present ideas effectively
Proven project management skills with the ability to take a project from conception through completion while working independently
Previous experience with CRM Software. Specific experience in Salesforce, Tripleseat, and/or Donorbox is a plus
Previous experience in constituent segmentation and list management
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and function independently and collaboratively
Must be process-oriented and results-driven with a high level of self-motivation
Must be flexible and resourceful, with a positive attitude and a warm, professional demeanor
Demonstrated passion for nature, the outdoors, and Pease Park
Reliable transportation and availability to work occasional nights and weekend hours for various PPC programs and events
Salary & Benefits:
The position is full-time with compensation commensurate with experience. We have a generous benefits package, including health, dental and vision insurance, generous time off, and a retirement match.
Cómo solicitarlo
Email your resume and a cover letter explaining why you’re the best fit for the position to cheyenne@peasepark.org. Please also provide contact information for three professional references.
Información adicional:
The Development Coordinator will also assist Pease Park Conservancy staff with general office duties and special projects as needed in a small nonprofit environment. Pease Park Conservancy has an office located at 1609 Shoal Creek Blvd, across from Pease Park. This is a full-time (40 hours/ week) position with flexible scheduling and the ability to work from the office, home, or other locations.
Acerca de Pease Park Conservancy:
Our Mission: Pease Park Conservancy celebrates the diverse ecology and history that make Austin’s first public park valuable and unique. The Conservancy works to restore, enhance and maintain this 84-acre public green space for the sustainable use and enjoyment of all.
Our Vision: We want Pease Park to be known as an accessible urban green space for play, adventure and connectivity, where land stewardship, environmental innovation and inclusive programming embrace the community's history and inspire its future.
Our Culture: We are committed to creating and fostering a just, equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace where all employees and volunteers feel valued and respected.
Declaración de justicia, equidad, diversidad e inclusión:
Pease Park Conservancy se compromete a crear y fomentar un lugar de trabajo justo, equitativo, diverso e inclusivo en el que todos los empleados y voluntarios, sea cual sea su identidad o expresión de género, raza, etnia, origen nacional, edad, orientación o identidad sexual, educación o discapacidad, se sientan valorados y respetados. Estamos comprometidos con un enfoque no discriminatorio y ofrecemos igualdad de oportunidades de empleo y promoción en todos nuestros departamentos, programas y lugares de trabajo.
Respetamos, valoramos y celebramos las diversas experiencias vitales y patrimoniales de nuestra comunidad y nos proponemos garantizar que todas las voces -incluidas las históricamente subrepresentadas- sean valoradas y escuchadas.
Nos comprometemos a modelar la diversidad y la inclusión para la industria de la gestión de espacios verdes del sector no lucrativo, y a mantener un entorno inclusivo con un trato equitativo para todos.
Para promover un liderazgo informado y auténtico para la equidad cultural, Pease Park Conservancy
Vea nuestra misión a través de la lente de la justicia, la equidad, la diversidad y la inclusión para garantizar el bienestar de nuestro personal y de las comunidades a las que servimos.
Reconocer y desmantelar cualquier desigualdad dentro de nuestras políticas, sistemas, programas y servicios, y actualizar e informar continuamente de los progresos de la organización.
Explorar los posibles supuestos subyacentes e incuestionables que interfieren con la inclusividad.
Priorizar y apoyar la reflexión de la junta directiva sobre el impacto de las desigualdades sistémicas en el trabajo de nuestra organización y la mejor manera de abordarlas de forma coherente con nuestra misión.
Practicar y fomentar la comunicación transparente en todas las interacciones.
Comprometer tiempo y recursos para ampliar la diversidad en el liderazgo dentro de nuestro consejo, personal, comités y órganos consultivos.
Dirigir con respeto y tolerancia.