Development Coordinator

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Development Coordinator – Full-time 

About the Position:

The Development Coordinator is an integral support member of the Development team. They closely collaborate with other Development staff to support development operations, donor stewardship, and cultivation activities for all aspects of fundraising with an emphasis on individual donors.

Primary Responsibilities and Expectations – see Job Description for full details:

• Provide administrative support for individual giving initiatives, restricted giving, capital projects, and recognition/naming opportunities.

• Supporting Development staff, coordinate logistics for annual major donor program including list management, renewals, and donor benefits. 

• Supporting Development staff, coordinate small cultivation events including developing lists, invitations, tracking RSVPs, event details, and invitee communications.

• Using database, maintain donor records, create queries, maintain acknowledgement letter and appeal templates, export lists for mail merges and reports.

• Schedule and facilitate meetings with donors in coordination with development staff.
• Supporting Development staff, coordinate and administer an active planned giving program and Legacy Society.  

What You’ll Bring:

At Mohonk Preserve, our priority is finding the best candidate for the job. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the qualifications or have a less traditional background. 

• A college degree OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of fundraising and/or events management in a nonprofit organization. Familiarity with gift planning, estates, foundations, and government contracts would be helpful.
• Two or more years of experience with customer service and data management.

• Two or more years of customer care experience with a preference to high-net-worth individuals

• Trustworthy, honest and fastidious about confidentiality.
• Proficiency using a variety of technological systems including Microsoft Office 365 applications, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems or database experience, remote work platforms (Teams, Zoom), and project management tools.
• Commitment to ensuring that all people are respected and welcomed at the Mohonk Preserve.
• A thoughtful relationship builder who develops rapport and fosters authentic connections with individuals both internally and externally.
• Willingness to work occasional irregular hours, including some weekends, evenings, and/or holidays. 

Bonus If…

• Ability to speak, write, and comprehend a language other than English.
• New York State Notary Public commissioned. 

Physical Demands:

• Frequently uses a computer keyboard, reads, writes
• Focused and sustained periods of sitting and working on computer with mouse and keyboard
• Ability to lift 20 pounds  
• May require standing, walking, hiking, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, carrying
• Occasional events indoors or outdoors outside standard office hours and in other locations around the Preserve 

Total Rewards Package:

This is a permanent, full-time hourly position with a generous benefits package including health insurance (with substantial employer contribution toward premium), retirement plan, vacation, paid holidays, sick time and other paid time off.

• Salary: $20-$22 per hour
• Mohonk Preserve membership for the duration of the position
• Access to lands and some activities of Mohonk Mountain House resort 

Eligibility for certain benefits is dependent upon a variety of factors including length of employment. 

Location:

Mohonk Preserve’s main offices are located at our Visitor Center in Gardiner, NY. Mohonk Preserve offers hybrid work schedules at this time – coordinated with their supervisor and depending on the job, staff may be able to split time working remotely, as well as in the office and in-person on the land. This position requires a minimum of three days in the office. Generally standard working hours, with some flexibility, to be coordinated with the supervisor.  Mohonk Preserve is a smoke-free campus.

How to Apply:

Email your resume and a one-page cover letter tying your experience to specifics in the job responsibilities and 3 professional references (include phone and email) by September 19, 2025 to:

employment@mohonkpreserve.org  with the subject line “Development Coordinator application.”

No phone calls please. Anticipated start date of this position is mid-late October 2025. 

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Mohonk Preserve is an equal employment opportunity employer dedicated to creating a culture where employees from various backgrounds can thrive and support our mission. Mohonk Preserve encourages applications from women, minorities and/or other underrepresented groups. We provide reasonable accommodations to individuals who require them based on disability, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, and religion. Accommodations are meant to enable employees to perform the essential functions of their positions without imposing an undue hardship on our operations. If you require an accommodation, please contact human resources.

This job announcement is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position.  There may be unplanned activities and other duties assigned.

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