Development Coordinator in Portland, Maine

Nicole Holt

Preble Street seeking a Development Coordinator to provide oversight for a range of fundraising support activities, including the annual fund, public and community communications, board and volunteer relations, donor tracking and acknowledgement. This role has a heavy emphasis on the management of the agency constituent data management systems and share responsibility in development administrative activities.

Qualifications

The desired combination of education and relevant experience for this position includes a bachelor’s degree with 5 years experience; however, candidates with any combination of experience and education likely to provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to be successful in the position will be considered.

An understanding of homelessness and poverty and a commitment to the agency mission are required. The successful candidate will also possess highly developed computer skills including Microsoft Office products and Raiser’s Edge or comparable CMS; experience creating and maintaining administrative support systems; experience in donor support, events, or project management; excellent customer service skills; excellent business writing and verbal communication skills; understanding of the principles of fundraising; experience with direct mail, donor and volunteer relations, public relations, and special events; strong organization and time management skills; and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly rate of pay for this full-time (40 hours/week) position is $24 per hour. Generous paid time off, insurance, and retirement plan benefits include:

• 4 weeks/160 hours (accrued) vacation time, 20 Days/160 hours (accrued) sick time, 4 Days/32 Hours Personal Time, 12 paid holidays
• Health insurance w/ 100% employer-paid option; Dental insurance w/ 100% employer-paid option; Vision insurance; Employer-paid Life, STD, and LTD insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan w/ employer match

To Apply: We encourage applicants to apply via Preble Street’s website employment page. Applications (resume and cover letter, preferred) may also be emailed to employment@preblestreet.org or mailed via USPS mail to Preble Street Human Resources, 55 Portland Street, Portland, ME 04101. Please note that automatically generated confirmations of receipt will be sent in response to applications sent via email. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be otherwise contacted.

If you need assistance or accommodation in the application process, please contact us at hr@preblestreet.org.

Preble Street, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency, has been working since 1975 to provide best practice social services that meet urgent needs and end hunger and homelessness for individuals and families in Maine living in poverty.

Preble Street is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to equity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and consider applications for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.