Development Coordinator, Spark Philadelphia

Posted by Spark Philadelphia on May 9, 2016

DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
Philadelphia

Are you ready to work for a different type of nonprofit? Spark offers rewarding careers for hardworking professionals who want to bridge the opportunity gap for underserved students; connect with professionals in industries from architecture, to technology, to the culinary arts; and collaborate with dynamic local and national teams. Join a creative, energetic and dedicated group focused on helping seventh and eighth grade students stay engaged in school, on track for success and ready for exciting career possibilities.

Spark’s supportive National Team is dispersed throughout all four regional offices – San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Chicago and Philadelphia – to provide coaching, cross functional learning, leadership and resources. As a tech-savvy organization, Spark’s infrastructure integrates platforms including Salesforce, Gmail and DropBox to increase efficiency. Spark values work as a rewarding part of a balanced lifestyle and encourages team members to take advantage of a unique benefits package that includes unlimited personal time off and work schedule flexibility.

CANDIDATE PROFILE & CORE VALUES
We’re proud of our high-energy, strategic, collaborative and solutions-oriented team

Spark seeks a Development Coordinator for our Philadelphia region. To accelerate a fundraising career and help Spark fulfill its mission, successful candidates will demonstrate exceptional project management skills, innovative thinking, and a make-it-work mentality. Candidates will
also embody Spark’s Core Values: being a student and a mentor, loving what you do, taking positive risks and dreaming big, creating meaningful change in the world and making diversity a priority.

POSITION OVERVIEW
What you need to know about your role at Spark

Reporting to the Director of External Relations (DER), the Development Coordinator (DC) will support development-related work for the Philadelphia office, including: fueling the fundraising pipeline as lead prospect researcher and funding proposal writer, supporting the cultivation of donor prospects, oversight of development operations, and supporting Spark Philadelphia communications, specifically social media. The DC should have a strong work ethic and be results oriented, collaborative, highly organized, detail-oriented, customer focused, and able to excel in a fast-paced environment.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Spark invests in people

• Salary: Low to mid $30’s, commensurate with experience.
• Health Benefits: Full health coverage is provided, including medical, dental and vision no more 30 days after an employee’s first day. Spark covers up to 100% of monthly premiums, and 50% of the monthly premiums for dependents. Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care are offered. A life insurance policy providing $50,000 of coverage is also included.
• Learning Benefits: Spark highly values staff’s learning pursuits. Priority is placed on opportunities to pursue your choice of professional training opportunities, including workshops, conferences, etc.
• Retirement Benefits: For all contributions through Spark’s current 401K plan, Spark will match retirement contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 3% of total salary.
• Paid Time Off: Spark staff may take time off based on the status of their work-related goals and results within the organization. This policy is part of Spark’s focus on a balanced and healthy life for staff.
• Non-Monetary Compensation: The opportunity to be an integral member of an energetic, innovative, hard-working and rapidly growing team, within an organization that has the potential to significantly change  American middle-school education.

QUALIFICATIONS
What it takes to be a member of the Spark team

• 2-3 years relevant fundraising or marketing experience; for-profit and campaign experience welcomed;
• Results-focused, highly organized self-starter who works effectively in teams and independently;
• Ability to confidently manage a high-volume, deadline-driven workload with poise and optimism;
• Superior writing skills, including proven grant writing track record preferred;
• Exemplary time management and organization skills; analytical skills a plus;
• Proficiency in Google and Microsoft products (e.g. Drive, Docs, Sheets, Word, and Excel), and managing donor databases (specifically Salesforce experience a plus);
• Social media savvy; experience using marketing campaign tools a plus;
• Bachelor’s degree required;
• Legally eligible to work in the United States; no sponsorship provided.
• In addition, to be successful as a member of the Spark team in this role, you will:
o Thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, operating with a results-orientation and exceptional attention to detail;
o Have a proactive personality; no work is ‘beneath’ you and you are eager to serve others, rolling up your sleeves when necessary;
o Demonstrate mature judgment, with a high level of personal and professional responsibility, integrity and trustworthiness;
o Have a sense of humor, even under stress;
o Be comfortable giving and receiving honest, constructive feedback;
o Have a strong desire to impact an up-and-coming nonprofit organization;
o Value relationships and accountability, empowering others to achieve superior results.
TELL US WHY YOU ARE PERFECT FOR THIS JOB
We want to hear all about you and your experience

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis with a targeted start date of July 5, 2016. To Apply: Please email your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Please indicate “Development Coordinator – Philadelphia” as well as your full name in the subject
line.