Development and Events Coordinator, Institutional Development

WSRE • Pensacola, FL

60d

About The Position

The Development and Events Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the success of the Pensacola State College Foundation’s development and fundraising initiatives. Reporting to the Director of Philanthropy, this position is responsible for coordinating and executing fundraising campaigns, donor engagement, sponsorship development, alumni relations, affinity groups, and a wide variety of event planning activities. The Coordinator collaborates with Foundation leadership to increase donor support and community engagement through strategic planning, relationship management, and high-quality event execution. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, initiative, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with diverse stakeholders.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited institution with a bachelor’s degree.
• Demonstrated success and proficiency with Microsoft products.
• Prior work history demonstrates experience in detailed work, event coordination, scheduling, and customer service.
• Successful results of a criminal background check are required.
• Pursuant to College policy, it is an employment eligibility requirement for an applicant to meet the requirements of § 435.04(2), Florida Statutes, related to background investigations. Any person failing to meet the requirements of the statute will be deemed not qualified to hold employment in this position.
• A Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) approved background check will be conducted on every successful candidate as a condition of employment, and any person who fails to disclose any adverse information contained in the background investigation at the time of submitting the employment application will be disqualified from employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in nonprofit fundraising and event planning.
• Familiarity with donor databases, particularly Blackbaud Raiser's Edge.
• Experience working with committees or volunteer boards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and executing fundraising campaigns
• Donor engagement
• Sponsorship development
• Alumni relations
• Affinity groups
• Event planning activities
• Strategic planning
• Relationship management
• High-quality event execution

Benefits

• Pensacola State College offers a comprehensive benefits package for health, dental, vision, hospitalization, and supplemental insurance benefits through the State of Florida’s Group Insurance Program.
• All employees in established, eligible positions are members of the Florida Retirement System from their first day of employment.
• Other benefits offered include participation in the wellness program, tuition waivers, educational opportunities, and paid sick leave.
• Additional leave types are position specific.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees