Development and Administrative Coordinator
December 2017/January 2018
The Hoosier Environmental Council, Indiana’s leading, statewide environmental educator and advocate, is seeking a full-time Development and Administrative Coordinatorfor its Indianapolis office. This talented individual wouldreport to HEC’s Development Manager.
Responsibilities
- Build relationships with a portfolio of donors through a combination of phone calls, emails, mail, social media, and events to retain& toexpand financial support for HEC’s mission.
- Work in close coordination with other development staff to debrief on donor outreach and collaborate on development strategy.
- Enter process gifts, generate thank you renewal letters, and manage database records.
- Provide logistical support at HEC annual events and represent HECat Earth Month events.
- Assist with various administrative needs, including but not limited to purchasing office supplies, organizing press clippings, serving as a liaison between HEC and office partners (building manager, printer company, etc.),and updating intra-organizational materials.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree, including some collegiate-level environmental-related coursework.
- Authentically interested in not only environmental issues, but public policy.
- Fearless, relaxed and comfortablein requesting financial support from, and conversing with, donors --primarily over the phone and in written correspondence.
- Thoughtful, confident, warm, and diplomatic in one’s approach.
- Enjoys working independently to mine and to create information within a donor database.
- Possesses a strong attention to detail when processing and acknowledging donor support.
- Must be strongly self-motivated, but also able to work collaboratively.
Preferred Qualifications
- Extensive coursework and/or volunteer work intersecting with HEC’s policy areas.
- A minimum of 2 years development experience.
- Master’s degree in Philanthropy, Environmental Policy, Public Affairs or a related field.
- Familiarity with donor software such as Abila Fundraising 50, Microsoft Office programs (Exchange, Wordand Excel)and social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram).
Benefits
- 40-hour salaried work week with flexible hours, Mon. – Fri.;Sat. required only occasionally.
- Generous benefits packageincluding paid vacation, holiday and sick leave and 75% employer coverage of individual health care.
- HEC’s work environment is collegial and dynamic, with people supportive of one another and passionate about their work.
How to Apply
Please email your cover letter and resume to , Subject: DAAC Application. Application deadline: January 19, 2018. Thank you for your interest!