Senior Development Coordinator

Title:  Senior Development Coordinator 

Location: hybrid home/office, with regular visits to locations throughout the Rock Creek watershed; home must be in the DC region 

Reports to:  Director of Development and Communications  

Type: Full-time, exempt  

Schedule: Monday to Friday, generally 9 – 5:30; occasional evening and weekend hours  

Position Overview

Rock Creek Conservancy seeks a Senior Development Coordinator to support senior staff with responsibilities including: donor prospecting and reporting, project managing annual gala and events, implementing donor engagement activities, creating digital and print communications, and raising general awareness of the Conservancy.

Major responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Serve as the development team lead on the donor CRM (EveryAction), assisting with data integrity, generating reports, organizing data, conducting research, and providing analysis
• Provide special event coordination and support for the annual Rock Creek Gala, smaller donor events, and corporate days of service
• Support communications needs of the Conservancy, including social media, web, and print materials
• Staff volunteer events, donor events, and other programs as needed

Desired Qualifications

• Data savvy with strong skills in EveryAction (or other CRM experience)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail
• Experience in fundraising or event coordination
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Self-motivated, able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Must be flexible to work evenings, weekends, and extended hours when needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2-3 years of relevant experience
• Genuine interest in pursuing a career in fundraising

About Rock Creek Conservancy: Rock Creek Conservancy is a watershed organization protecting Rock Creek and the philanthropic and stewardship partner to the entirety of Rock Creek (National) Park. The Conservancy’s mission is to restore Rock Creek and its parklands as a natural oasis for all people to appreciate and protect.