Development Coordinator

St. Lawrence University

NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$22–$28 Per Hour
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Background Investigation, Billing, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems, Customer Support/Service, Database Administration, Database Technology, Detail Oriented, Direct Mail, Event Management, Funding, High School Diploma, Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Management, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Logistics, Mail Processing, Multitasking, Nonprofit, Organizational Skills, Printing, Reconciliation, Spreadsheets, Stewardship, Support Documentation, Team Player, Telephone Skills, Underwriting, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
NY
POSTED
30+ days ago

Posting Details

Position Information

  • Position Title: Development Coordinator
  • FLSA: Non-Exempt

Primary Responsibilities The Development Coordinator is a key position among the North Country Public Radio (NCPR) team in our Canton, NY office. This is a mission-critical, detail-oriented operations role that includes daily cash receipting and reconciliation support and is responsible for gift processing, donor stewardship, direct mail production, database maintenance, phone coverage, event coordination, and supply inventory.

  • Reports to Development Director.
  • Supports Giving Manager & Underwriting Manager.

The coordinators key responsibilities include:

  • Donation processing (mail, phone, events, online), reports, and CRM entry.
  • Daily cash receipting, deposit preparation, documentation, and reconciliation support.
  • Direct mail coordination (mail merges, printing, copying, assembly, tracking).
  • Acknowledgments, receipts, invoices, statement reminders, and payment decline follow-ups.
  • Database updates (contact, billing changes, returned mail), basic lists, and reports.
  • Phone coverage and visitor support; daily mail distribution.
  • Event logistics and day-of support; occasional off-site outreach support.
  • Supply ordering, inventory management, and vendor relationships.
  • Occasional evening/weekend hours for events.
  • Some travel may be required.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal candidate is organized, accurate, service-minded, and comfortable handling confidential donor and financial information. The candidate must possess initiative, a strong work ethic, excellent people skills, and judgement, and the ability to coordinate and accomplish multiple detailed projects with competing priorities in a confidential, accurate, efficient, supportive, and professional manner.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School or equivalent and minimum of one year of related work experience.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.
  • Strong attention to detail; ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Solid computer skills and proficiency with spreadsheets and common office software; ability to learn related systems required.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Highly organized and motivated team player who is professional and creative.
  • A high degree of confidentiality.
  • Ability to move up to 50 lbs. with assistance.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelors or associate degree with work-related experience preferred.
  • Prior office/admin experience; non-profit a plus.
  • CRM/donor database experience.
  • Event coordination and mail production experience.
  • Familiarity with public radio.

Salary $22.00 - $28.00/hr. Actual starting rate will be determined based on education, experience, and other factors protected by law.

Status

  • Full-time
  • 12 months

Posting Detail Information

  • Posting Number: ST01482
  • Desired Start Date: Open
  • Date to accept applications: Close Date (date applications will not be considered)
  • Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant Please complete the online application form and upload required documents in the "applicant documents" section. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. All offers of employment are contingent upon the finalist successfully passing a background check, including criminal records check.

Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

  • Required Documents:
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter / Letter of Application
  • References
  • Optional Documents:
  • Reference Letters

About the Company

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St. Lawrence University