Development Coordinator Job Listing at Kelly Services in Ridgeland, MS (Job ID US3565350_BH9841571)

Description

Are you ready to turn your organizational skills and passion for people into purpose-driven work? Join a dedicated team making a real difference in the lives of those affected by Alzheimer's and other dementias. We're looking for a Development Coordinator to play a key behind-the-scenes role in bringing powerful community events to life—like Walk to End Alzheimer's and The Longest Day.
This is more than an administrative job—it's a chance to contribute to life-changing fundraising efforts, grow professionally, and work with a mission-driven team in a collaborative, supportive environment.
 
 
Job Title: Development Coordinator
Shift: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Location: Ridgeland, MS 39157
Pay rate: $20 - $22hr
Hire Type: 3-month contract with potential for permanent hire
 
 
 
Position Summary:
The Development Coordinator plays a key role in supporting a dynamic development team by assisting with event material production, email campaigns, and executing Alzheimer's Association events, including Walk to End Alzheimer's, The Longest Day, and Relationship events.
 
Responsibilities:
Essential functions and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with the Development lead and Event Managers to create, review, and finalize event materials.
• Provide administrative and coordination support for communications projects, including updating web pages.
• Input confidential charitable gift information, process gift acknowledgments, prepare reports, and ensure data accuracy.
• Organize and maintain event materials inventory, support ordering, and track deliveries and event signage.
• Conduct phone outreach to past participants and donors.
• Handle office mail, process donor mail, and provide general office support.
• Assist with direct mail campaigns, bulk mailings, special events, donor cultivation, planned giving, and recognition activities.
• Engage with prospective donors and volunteers, providing information on development programs, and accepting donations.
• Supervise and train assigned volunteers.
• Prospect, cultivate, and steward teams, sponsors, and volunteers for Walk to End Alzheimer's, The Longest Day, and Relationship events to achieve fundraising goals.
• Support volunteer planning committees with recruitment, meeting preparation, logistics, marketing, and retention for event success.
• Research potential prospects and networking opportunities to grow event pipelines.
• Work with volunteer planning committees to organize outreach activities promoting the Alzheimer's Association's mission, including community presentations and corporate engagement.
• Participate in professional development opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Maintain an organizational climate that motivates and retains high-quality staff and volunteers.
• Ensure that all event standards for Walk to End Alzheimer's, The Longest Day, and Relationship events are followed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

 
Key Educational/Professional Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• At least one year of office administrative experience required.
• Effective written communication skills, including grammar, spelling, and business correspondence.
• Strong oral communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well in a team.
• Bilingual (Spanish-English) is helpful.
• Proven ability to maintain accuracy with details and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Professional demeanor in person and via telephone with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Punctual and dependable, with an appreciation for the impact of effective teamwork.
• Strong self-management skills and the ability to collaborate with others.
• Deadline-driven with excellent planning and time management strategies.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

 

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