Development & Donor Engagement Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

DEVELOPMENT & DONOR ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR City of Edinburg in Edinburg, TX is actively seeking a dedicated Development & Donor Engagement Coordinator to assist with overseeing and coordinating various fundraising efforts and maintain donor relationships. Are you seeking engaging work? Do you wish to advance your career as a Development & Donor Engagement Coordinator? Does working for a rapidly growing city sound appealing to you? If so, please continue reading!The Development & Donor Engagement Coordinator position earns competitive pay of $18.14 per hour. We provide great benefits and perks, including paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), life & ADD insurance, a retirement plan with a 7% employee contribution and a city match of 2 to 1, 100%-paid medical and 100%-paid dental with optional dependent coverage, workers compensation, and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Additionally, we offer our employees an employee assistance program (EAP), a healthy lifestyle program, and access to Active Edinburg fitness centers. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply to join our team today!ABOUT CITY OF EDINBURGEdinburg is the fastest growing city in the Rio Grande Valley, with a 23% growth rate since 2010, and is among the top five fastest-growing cities in the state. It has been recognized as an all-American city three times by the National Civic League, placing it among a handful of outstanding communities in the nation. Our wonderful city has exceptional entertainment, arts & culture, recreation, and education, which makes it a great place to work.Our employees share our dedication to the city, which is why we like to show them our appreciation for their commitment. We do this by providing competitive compensation, exceptional PTO opportunities, and other great benefits to help them lead healthy, productive lives. We care about people, and that includes both our residents and employees! A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A DEVELOPMENT & DONOR ENGAGEMENT COORDINATORAs a Development & Donor Engagement Coordinator, you assist in maintaining donor relationships, fundraising events, and tracking event sponsorships. Your work typically involves project management, collaboration with community agencies, maintaining accurate records in the donor database, and generating reports. Managing development projects, such as fundraising events or campaigns to include planning, coordinating, organizing, scheduling, and monitoring work and project progress generally are a major part of the day. Your job is essential to the city, and you maintain active communication with our donors. You are constantly on your toes and ready for any new and unexpected challenges that may arise in the city. This can include assisting in administrative and operational support for general projects assigned by leadership.You enjoy being helpful and have no problem aiding and support to all divisions within the department as needed. The city needs someone like you with skills in customer service, communication, and you find genuine enjoyment in what you do!QUALIFICATIONS FOR A DEVELOPMENT & DONOR ENGAGEMENT COORDINATORRequired education: Associates degree in Communication, Social Services, Youth Development, Education, business, or related field.Education Preference: Bachelor degree in Communication, Social Services, Youth Development, Education, business, or related field.Education Substitute: Equivalent combination of education and experience. Required experience: One to two (1-2) years of experience in administrative, donor relations, or non-profit development settings. Experience preference: Four (4) years of experience in youth development management. Bilingual in English and Spanish preferredMust have a current and valid class "C" driver's license from the Texas Department of Public Safety.May be requested to obtain a Class "B" driver's license with passenger endorsement. Are you someone who prefers hands-on work? Do you have excellent oral and written communication skills? Are you attentive to detail? Do you enjoy working as part of a team? Is dependability one of your strengths? If yes, you might just be perfect for this Development & Donor Engagement Coordinator job!READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?If you feel that you have the right skills in facilitating projects and grants to succeed as our Development & Donor Engagement Coordinator, apply now using our mobile-friendly application.Location: 78541Applicants will be subject to a complete background investigation. Incomplete, inaccurate and/or failure to report information will cause the applicant rejection from consideration.Applicants must also take and pass a pre-employment drug test administered by the City of Edinburg at the City's expense.