Development Coordinator - Events
Shalom Austin
If you want to be a part of a growing organization and make a difference in the community, come work for Shalom Austin!
Compensation
We’ll pay you an annual salary of $50,000 to $52,000.
About the Job
The Development Coordinator is a full time, exempt level position that provides support to the Development Director and plays a key role in supporting the Women’s Philanthropy (WP) Committee to ensure a robust and meaningful programmatic year. The Development Coordinator is also responsible for project management of our Signature events. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and adept at balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Manage projects to ensure the success of Development programs and events; including, but not limited to, signature fundraising events, major donor events, Women’s Philanthropy educational, engagement and donor stewardship events.
- Coordinate logistics – venue, vendors, speakers, RSVPs, program materials, onsite execution, and budgets – for 10-15 events/year.
- Provide support to the Women’s Philanthropy Committee, including calendaring, meeting coordination, taking minutes and following up with action items.
- Anticipate the needs for programs, meetings, and events, gather all supplies and materials needed.
- Ensure that follow-up on all activities is pre-planned, prompt, and comprehensive.
- Handle scheduling conflicts and anticipate potential scheduling issues.
- Assist and support the general Women’s Philanthropy email inbox.
- Assist with Women’s Philanthropy and Signature event budget tracking.
- Project manages and/or works in collaboration with other staff or departments to ensure calendar events do not conflict.
- Responsible for confidential and time sensitive materials.
- In partnership with Marketing Specialist, oversee all program and event related communication strategy including emails, social and other promotional mediums.
- Manage stewardship systems for Women’s Philanthropy Giving Societies, including maintaining accurate lists for the annual honor roll, website recognition, and regular tracking to support ongoing donor communication.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Development Director.
- Associate's degree or equivalent.
- Minimum 2–3 years of relevant experience in an administrative, development, or project coordination role.
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience supporting committees or working with volunteer leadership preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and comfort with CRM or donor database systems.
- Ability to react or respond to stressful situations with diplomacy, tact and nuanced approaches. Demonstrated success in effectively managing several projects simultaneously.
- Capacity to be flexible, show initiative, and problem solve.
- Flexibility in the evenings and on weekends to support meetings and events. This is an in-office position.
- Discretion in handling sensitive information and a commitment to confidentiality.
- A proactive, team-oriented attitude and commitment to the organization’s mission and values.