Development Coordinator

Development Coordinator

Under the supervision of the Director of Development, the Development Coordinator brings resources into KCSC through prospect research, grant writing, and other fundraising activities.

KCSC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply!

 Responsibilities:

• Work with Director of Development to design innovative and effective funding/marketing strategies, especially using social media and other online fundraising tools.
• Participate in the design/development of new and existing programs. Research funding prospects, identify potential funding opportunities, and help to secure new funding for a wide array of programs and services for multicultural social service agency.
• Day-to-day management of social media platforms, website, donor database, and email communications/marketing,
• Represent KCSC at community/donor outreach events; build, develop, and maintain strong relationships with funders, donors, and other partners.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree.
• At least three to five years of work experience in a related field.
• Experience in the use of popular social media platforms to reach local community members.
• Experience in website management.
• Experience/success with grant writing and fundraising is desirable.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Excellent writer and communicator with strong editing skills. Fluency in English (written and verbal) is required.
• Fluency in Korean (written and verbal) and knowledge of Korean culture is desirable.
• Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel is necessary.
• Familiarity with the following is a big plus: Google Apps such as Docs, Sheets, and Forms, WordPress, Piktochart, Canva, MS Publisher, AdobeSpark, SoundCloud, and Paint-3D.
• Familiarity with fundraising/communication software such as DonorPerfect and Constant Contact is desirable.
• Knowledge of communication/marketing strategy is a plus
• Proven ability to work collegially and within a team
• Ability to work independently and remotely is also helpful.
• Interest in the field of philanthropy, nonprofit management, and/or fundraising.

Organization’s Mission

Founded in 1974, the Korean Community Service Center of Greater Washington (KCSC) is a community-based, not-for-profit organization with a mission to assist and empower Asian Americans and new immigrants to become well-adjusted and fully contributing members of the United States through social services, education, advocacy, and development of resources.

Position Structure

The Development Coordinator is a FT professional position primarily based at KCSC’s headquarters in Annandale, VA.

Benefits offered

• Telecommuting option (one to two times/week)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Health & prescription insurance
• Dental & vision insurance
• Retirement account with agency contribution
• Flexible spending account
• Self-care expense reimbursement ($200/year)
• Education/tuition or professional licensing reimbursement (up to $2,000/year)

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, please send the following application materials to khayward@kcscgw.org. Specify “Development Coordinator” and your name in the subject line of your email.

• Cover letter, stating your interests and qualifications
• Resume or C.V.
• A one-page English writing sample

No phone calls please!