Development Coordinator, Women’s Committee & Special Events at the Central Park Conservancy
Job Title: Development Coordinator, Women’s Committee & Special Events
Job Status: Full-time
Location: New York, NY
Salary: $60,000 to $65,000
Description:
About Central Park and the Central Park Conservancy
Central Park is one of the most famous and beloved urban public spaces in the world. Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux in 1857, the 843-acre park was the first purpose-built public park in the country and is a National Historic Landmark. The Central Park Conservancy, a private not-for-profit organization, was founded in 1980 to rescue the Park which had fallen into serious disrepair. Since that time, the Conservancy has overseen the investment of approximately $1 billion in the restoration of the Park, and now hosts over 40 million visitors a year.
The Conservancy’s mission is to preserve and celebrate Central Park as a sanctuary from urban life. The City of New York has formally entrusted the care of the Park to the Conservancy which is responsible for every aspect of its care, including landscape maintenance, capital improvements, and the visitor experience. Committed to sharing the best practices in urban park management, the Conservancy also serves as a resource for other NYC parks and for public-private partnerships around the world. The Conservancy employs roughly 400 people and has an operating budget of $80 million.
The Conservancy recently completed a seven-year plan, Central Park Conservancy, A Plan for the Stewardship of Central Park: 2020-2027, which focuses on the ongoing capital investment of the last four decade’s investment of more than $1 billion into Central Park.
Job Summary
The Development Coordinator is a key member of a results-oriented team who will support the Women’s Committee and Special Events teams to ensure the productivity and efficiency of all projects and programs. Responsibilities include but are not limited to administrative support for the Women’s Committee and Special Events teams, gift processing, database and list management, event registration, engagement tracking, and donor acknowledgments and correspondences.
The Development Coordinator will work with all Women’s Committee and Special Events programs, including the endowment programs, membership programs, and a robust calendar of special events. The ideal candidate will possess strong written and verbal communication skills, have experience with fundraising and fundraising software (Raiser’s Edge a plus). The Development Coordinator will exercise good judgment in various situations and handle many activities and confidential matters with discretion.
Summary of Essential Job Functions:
Program Support
Special Events
- Work closely with the Women’s Committee and Special Events team to ensure event success
- Attend stewardship and fundraising events, and meetings and aid with set-up, check-in, and break down when needed
- Assist with collecting and responding to RSVPs for non-ticketed events
- Register guests for events in Raiser’s Edge.
- Produce and mail tax acknowledgements for special events donations.
- Assist with post-event guest follow up including hand-written thank you notes, sending of co-chair or major donor gifts, and other support as needed.
Women’s Committee Board
- Support Board Liaison with preparation for four annual Board Meetings, including printing and preparing folders, creating nametags, and tracking RSVPs.
Gift Processing and Finance
- Process all Women’s Committee and Special Events gifts through PaperSave
- Collect financial reports of WC teams and Special events for reporting
- Facilitate financial adjustments
- Open purchase orders and track payments for departmental expenses
Data Management
- Create and link memberships in Raiser’s Edge database
- Track WC Board and Committee member attendance at meetings and events
- Track member attendance at donor engagement and recruitment events.
- Support development manager with other data management projects as needed.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least 2-3 years fundraising/development experience preferred
- Familiarity with and passion for Central Park and the outdoors essential to this position.
- Ability to work effectively with high-profile volunteers; exercising discretion when needed
- Strong leadership skills.
- Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to prioritize and multi-task.
- Strong attention to detail
- Self-starter.
- Strong business writing and communication skills.
- Excellent computer skills required; very proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.) and Raiser’s Edge.
- Ability to work occasional early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
- Must have valid Driver’s license and be comfortable driving in Manhattan and Central Park
Salary range: $60K to $65K (based on level of experience)
Note: This is an on-site position.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
The Central Park Conservancy’s work is guided by the belief that Central Park, and all public parks, must be managed and actively protected as an inclusive and democratic space for all.
Working closely with our New York City partners, we will always strive towards creating and sustaining a sense of belonging for all visitors and advocating for equitable and accessible public use of the Park.
In service of this belief, we are committed to fostering a workforce and organizational culture that is as diverse as Central Park itself and the dynamic city it serves.
Safety Requirements
Establishment and maintenance of a safe work environment is the shared responsibility of this organization and employees at every level. The Conservancy will make every effort to assure a safe environment and be in compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations. Employees are expected to obey safety rules and to exercise caution in all their work activities. Accordingly, employees should be aware of any hazards, which could cause an injury or accident (e.g., spills, obstacles in walkways, etc.). If an employee discovers a potentially dangerous condition, he/she should alert other employees and notify his/her supervisor immediately.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
How to Apply
Please apply through our website: Central Park Conservancy | Jobs