Development Coordinator

Compensation: $55,000 - $60,000 depending on experience, plus benefits 

Application Deadline: Rolling under filled. Application review begins April 17th, 2023. Please note that if the position is still posted on our website, we are still accepting applications. See the ‘Work with Us’ page: https://youngwomenempowered.org/work-with-us/

Position Start Date: Early June, with some flexibility for the right candidate

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY: Young Women Empowered (Y-WE) delivers creative, innovative, and transformative empowerment programs for young women* in the greater Seattle region. Founded in 2010, we have grown from serving 50 young people annually to over 2,000 through ongoing programs, community events, mutual aid resources, and wellness programs. Y-WE centers BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) and LGBTQIA+ young women ages 13-19, though we welcome participants from a wide variety of identities and backgrounds. Y-WE is majority BIPOC-led, including our Staff, Board, Mentor community, and Youth Leadership Council. Recognizing that our liberation is interconnected, we are a collaborative organization rooted in intersectional and intergenerational partnership.   *those who identify as girls or women, nonbinary, trans, and gender expansive

JOB SUMMARY: The Development Coordinator will provide critical support to the Development Department’s organizational fundraising efforts by assisting with event coordination, supporting donor relations, coordinating volunteers and community partnerships, and providing overall administrative support. They will play a key part in reaching fundraising goals and supporting the Development plan. This is a full-time position with a hybrid schedule located in Seattle, WA. 

This is an ideal position for early-career candidates with some related professional experience, who are excited to grow and deepen their skills. Y-WE is a Women of Color-led organization and particularly encourages BIPOC women and LGBTQIA+ candidates to apply. Y-WE is committed to providing additional training and support in specific areas as needed to the candidate selected for this position. 

KEY QUALITIES: 

• Exceptional attention to detail and able to manage multiple ongoing projects;
• Ability to manage competing priorities and consistently meet deadlines;
• Excellent relationship and communication skills;
• Comfortable in technologies and operational systems;
• Self-directed and eager to learn.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Event and Volunteer Coordination

• Coordinate volunteers for in-person and online events;
• Support Y-WE’s large bi-annual fundraising events;
• Collaborate with the Development team to host partnership events;
• Work with the Operations Manager to co-host quarterly new volunteer orientations; 
• Coordinate Y-WE building rentals by development partners, and host rental events.

Donor Relations and Community Partnerships

• Manage donor database of 2,000+ people;
• Update contact reports through CRM system (Little Green Light);
• Run data-driven reports as needed;
• Coordinate and support the development of corporate partnerships;
• Coordinate meetings and site visits with donors;
• Collaborate with the Communications team to create donor and community partnership messaging;
• Attend donor and community partnership meetings as needed;
• Work with the Development and Community Partnerships Manager to secure projected funding through individual donors and community partners.

Other Development Support

• Attend weekly all-staff and Development team meetings, and regular check-ins with the Development and Community Partnerships Manager;
• Provide scheduling and administrative support to the Development and Community Partnerships Manager;
• Support the coordination of four major fundraising campaigns annually, including timeline creation and coordination, working with other staff in supporting roles, attending partnership events, and managing employee giving campaigns with corporate and community partners;
• Write copy for campaigns, newsletters, email communications, and collateral materials;
• Manage physical materials such as mailers and general development supplies;
• Other Development-related tasks as needed.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Required

• Commitment to the mission and vision of Y-WE;
• 1-2 years of relevant professional experience in project management, event coordination, or administration;
• Basic project management, event coordination, administration, and technology skills;
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, and the ability to move through conflict;
• Ability to travel throughout the greater Seattle area as needed to attend various community gatherings and meetings (Y-WE vehicle available if needed);
• Proficient in Google Suite and Microsoft Office.

Preferred (one or more of the following)

• 2+ years experience in event production and event management;
• 2+ years of fostering professional relationships with new and existing stakeholders;
• 2+ years of formal administrative experience;
• Experience in one or more of the following areas:
• CRM and data systems management;
• Working with Mondays.com as a project management tool.

Certificates and Licenses, and Other

• Pass Washington State criminal background check;
• Current valid Driver's License and a driving record with no more than one minor violation and speeding violation of more than 20mph over the limit.

COMPENSATION, BENEFITS, AND HOURS:

• Compensation $55,000 - $60,000 annually, depending on experience;
• 40 hours/week, 1.0 FTE, FLSA exempt position;
• Weekly in-person work required, with flexible remote scheduling when possible;
• Mileage or transportation reimbursement available for required off-site travel, a commuting stipend may be negotiated;
• Work computer and cell phone provided; internet coverage stipends available to cover the cost of remote work;
• Fully paid medical insurance through Kaiser Permanente Health & Delta Dental;
• Simple IRA retirement plan with up to 3% match;
• Life insurance and short term disability coverage;
• Up to 3 weeks of accrued PTO per year. 

HOW TO APPLY: Please email your resume and a cover letter sharing why you are interested in the position to [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning April 17th, 2023, and the position is opened until filled. Please note that if the position is still posted on the ‘Work with Us’ page of our website, we are still accepting applications. Please send any questions about the application process to [email protected]. We look forward to receiving your application!