Development Coordinator

Ed Snider Youth Hockey & Education•Philadelphia, PA

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

The mission of Ed Snider Youth Hockey & Education is to create opportunities for under-resourced youth of the Greater Philadelphia Region to prosper in life. The intended impact is that participating youth will become Snider student-athletes with age-appropriate social-emotional strengths and skills to succeed and contribute as students, employees, and community members. Ed Snider Youth Hockey & Education seeks a qualified and driven candidate for the position of Development Coordinator, which will be a full-time position of 40 hours per week. The Development Coordinator serves as the execution backbone of the Development team, ensuring all donor-facing communications, campaigns, events, and stewardship activities are delivered accurately, consistently, and on time. This role plays a critical part in maintaining a high-quality donor experience while enabling the team to scale its fundraising efforts. The Development Coordinator will manage the day-to-day execution of donor communications, digital campaign infrastructure, event administration, and cross-team coordination. This position reports to the Donor Experience Strategist and works closely with all members of the Development team.

Requirements

Entry-level role; 1–3 years of experience in development, fundraising, community relations, marketing, communications, advocacy, or related areas is a plus.
All candidates must submit a resume and a cover letter.
Self-starter who can work independently as well as in a team.
Strong computer and digital literacy skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, email marketing platforms, and online fundraising tools.
Experience working within Salesforce or a similar CRM/database system is strongly preferred.
Exemplary time management skills with ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
Strong communication skills with an emphasis on interpersonal communication.
Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to interpret and learn from data.
Candidates are comfortable working in fast-paced and high-profile environments.
Experience with educational or sports-based youth development programs and general knowledge of ice hockey is helpful but not required.
Successful applicants must be able to pass the PA Child Abuse Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Background Check, and FBI Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

Responsibilities

Executes all donor-facing communications, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timeliness
Builds and deploys email campaigns, including fundraising appeals, cultivation outreach, and event communications
Supports the creation and distribution of newsletters and donor updates
Manages donor recognition and benefits fulfillment, tracks donor touchpoints
Coordinates the delivery of suite tickets and assists with suite hospitality execution as needed
Builds and manages donation pages, event pages, and registration forms (e.g., Qgiv or similar platforms)
Maintains campaign landing pages and ensures alignment with messaging and branding
Supports digital campaign execution by managing backend logistics and donor-facing digital platforms
Ensures all online donor touchpoints are professional, accessible, and easy to navigate
Coordinates event logistics in partnership with the Special Events Strategist
Manages RSVP tracking and maintains accurate, up-to-date guest lists
Supports pre- and post-event communications and materials
Assists with on-site event execution as needed to ensure a seamless donor experience
Serves as a central coordinator and scheduler for team meetings, timelines, deliverables, and execution
Maintains a master calendar of communications, campaigns, and events
Identifies opportunities to improve processes and increase team efficiency
Supports engagement across all active donors through consistent and timely execution
Helps ensure a responsive, professional, and high-quality donor experience across all touchpoints