Development Coordinator

Ed Snider Youth Hockey & Education

Philadelphia, PA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Background Investigation, Brand Marketing (Branding), Calendar Management, Campaigns, Communication Skills, Community Relations, Computer Skills, Copying Machines, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems, Database Technology, Detail Oriented, Donor Relations, Email Campaign, Email Marketing, Establish Priorities, Event Strategy Development, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Funding, Fundraising, Fundraising Campaign, Ice Hockey, Interpersonal Skills, Logistics, Logistics Management, Marketing Communications, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Newsletter, Office Equipment, Online Marketing, Organizational Skills, Physical Demands, Process Improvement, RSVP (Reservation Protocol), Salesforce.com, Sports, Stewardship, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management, Willing to Travel, Work From Home
LOCATION
Philadelphia, PA
POSTED
1 day ago

TITLE: Development Coordinator


DEPARTMENT: Development


REPORTS TO:   Donor Experience Strategist


FLSA STATUS:  Full-Time; Salaried; Exempt 


EEO STATUS: Professional 


LAST MODIFIED DATE:  May 20, 2026

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GENERAL SUMMARY: 


The mission of Ed Snider Youth Hockey & Education is to create opportunities for under-resourced youth of the Greater Philadelphia Region to prosper in life. The intended impact is that participating youth will become Snider student-athletes with age-appropriate social-emotional strengths and skills to succeed and contribute as students, employees, and community members. Ed Snider Youth Hockey & Education seeks a qualified and driven candidate for the position of Development Coordinator, which will be a full-time position of 40 hours per week.  

 

The Development Coordinator serves as the execution backbone of the Development team, ensuring all donor-facing communications, campaigns, events, and stewardship activities are delivered accurately, consistently, and on time. This role plays a critical part in maintaining a high-quality donor experience while enabling the team to scale its fundraising efforts. 

 

The Development Coordinator will manage the day-to-day execution of donor communications, digital campaign infrastructure, event administration, and cross-team coordination. This position reports to the Donor Experience Strategist and works closely with all members of the Development team. 


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Donor Communications Execution 

  • Executes all donor-facing communications, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timeliness
  • Builds and deploys email campaigns, including fundraising appeals, cultivation outreach, and event communications
  • Supports the creation and distribution of newsletters and donor updates
  • Manages donor recognition and benefits fulfillment, tracks donor touchpoints
  • Coordinates the delivery of suite tickets and assists with suite hospitality execution as needed 

Campaign & Digital Infrastructure

  • Builds and manages donation pages, event pages, and registration forms (e.g., Qgiv or similar platforms)
  • Maintains campaign landing pages and ensures alignment with messaging and branding
  • Supports digital campaign execution by managing backend logistics and donor-facing digital platforms
  • Ensures all online donor touchpoints are professional, accessible, and easy to navigate 

Event Administrative Support

  • Coordinates event logistics in partnership with the Special Events Strategist
  • Manages RSVP tracking and maintains accurate, up-to-date guest lists
  • Supports pre- and post-event communications and materials
  • Assists with on-site event execution as needed to ensure a seamless donor experience 

Cross-Team Coordination & Operations

  • Serves as a central coordinator and scheduler for team meetings, timelines, deliverables, and execution
  • Maintains a master calendar of communications, campaigns, and events
  • Identifies opportunities to improve processes and increase team efficiency

Donor Engagement Support

  • Supports engagement across all active donors through consistent and timely execution
  • Helps ensure a responsive, professional, and high-quality donor experience across all touchpoints 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Entry-level role; 1–3 years of experience in development, fundraising, community relations, marketing, communications, advocacy, or related areas is a plus.
  • All candidates must submit a resume and a cover letter.
  • Self-starter who can work independently as well as in a team.
  • Strong computer and digital literacy skills required, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, email marketing platforms, and online fundraising tools. Experience working within Salesforce or a similar CRM/database system is strongly preferred.
  • Exemplary time management skills with ability to multi-task and prioritize work. 
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Strong communication skills with an emphasis on interpersonal communication. 
  • Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. 
  • Ability to interpret and learn from data.
  • It is especially important that candidates are comfortable working in fast-paced and high-profile environments.
  • Experience with educational or sports-based youth development programs and general knowledge of ice hockey is helpful but not required.
  • Successful applicants must be able to pass the PA Child Abuse Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Background Check, and FBI Fingerprint Criminal Background Check. 

  

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: 

The intellectual, social, and physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be navigated by the Development Strategist to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

  

INTELLECTUAL AND SOCIAL DEMANDS: 

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is continuously asked to multitask under time limits. The position requires constant attention to precise details and specified standards, including following simple to complex (more than three steps) instructions, and concentration, which frequently extends beyond 30 minutes at a time.  

  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

While performing the essential functions of the job, the employee will regularly operate a computer and other office devices, such as telephones and copy machines. Employees will occasionally move about inside the office space to access storage areas, cabinets, and office machinery. Local driving in support of work-related projects is necessary. The position will require occasional pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or moving. 

  

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

The essential responsibilities of this position are primarily performed indoors, mainly in an office setting, but including regular visits to ice hockey rinks, schools, community centers, and special event sites (indoor/outdoor in the weather conditions prevalent at the time). The noise level in these work environments can range from moderate to loud during events/programs and is minimal during non-event/program times. An option for a remote work environment may be available.  

  

SCHEDULE: 

Most work is completed during standard weekday hours with hybrid or remote work flexibility as an option. Some night and/or weekend duties and occasional travel in the Greater Philadelphia area are required 




The statements listed above are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed.  This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position.

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