Coordinator, Philanthropic Development

Sesame Workshop is looking for a Philanthropic Development Coordinator. The coordinator will play a key role on our Philanthropic Development Team. We are seeking a well-rounded individual with a passion for Sesame Workshop’s mission, an interest in fundraising, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The candidate’s primary responsibility is to provide administrative and organizational support to the Chief Development Officer. By working as a member of the Philanthropic Development team, the candidate will attain hands-on experience and develop skills in the areas of fundraising, donor stewardship, and office management. The right candidate will gain exposure to how a Philanthropic Development department functions and will play an integral part of the Workshop's social impact initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career candidate interested in learning about philanthropy.

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support including heavy calendar management, email and phone management and organizational support for the Chief Development Officer
• Interact extensively across all departments in person and virtually, such as by phone/email/video call
• As needed, attend meetings on behalf of the CDO
• Coordinate and assist in preparing materials for special projects, meetings, and presentations
• Assist department with planning & preparation of various events, including heavy support in coordinating Sesame’s annual gala and quarterly board meetings
• Administrative support for budgeting, invoicing, contracts, timesheets, orders, and approvals
• Assist in department management of Salesforce CRM system and Workfront project management software
• Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

• Have a B.A. or B.S. Degree
• 3+ years professional experience
• Possess strong interpersonal communication, administrative, and organization skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Salesforce
• Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion
• Can recognize group needs, and work proactively to achieve solutions for better group communication and organization
• Experience with project and prospect management software desirable, e.g., Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity