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Development Coordinator

Company Overview:

The College of St. Joseph the Worker (CSJW) is a Catholic institute of higher learning within the Diocese of Steubenville that simultaneously trains students in the Catholic intellectual tradition to earn a BA degree as well as in the skilled trades to earn their journeyman’s card.

College of St Joseph Construction is a sister organization to CJSW, employing skilled craftsmen across building disciplines concentrating in new builds and historic renovations. Students of CSJW have the ability to work for College Construction multiple days a week to simultaneously build up their On-the-Job training hours and earn sufficient funds to pay for tuition and living expenses.

Tradesmen, academics, and administrators run these institutions in downtown Steubenville, OH. We offer very flexible and no set limit to vacation time. All Catholic solemnities are meant to be days off—and so they are. We don’t have a ping-pong table at the office, but you could build one as all employees have free access to the workshop.

Job Description: 

The College of St. Joseph the Worker is a Catholic institute of higher education that simultaneously trains students in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the skilled trades. We are looking for a detail-oriented Development Coordinator to support the growing development program.

Position Summary: 

The person who best fits this position has a high degree of attention to detail, communicates well (oral and written), adapts and transitions between tasks quickly and efficiently, and easily translates direction into action. This person should demonstrate a thoughtful approach to best practices and standard operating procedures, realizing the need for both consistency and creativity. Furthermore, the ideal candidate is able to perform a variety of administrative tasks, including report generation, workflow design, database building/upkeep, and more. The candidate will also be asked to greet and host donors who visit the campus, as well as give tours and articulate the case for supporting the College to visitors and donors. This person will frequently speak with benefactors on the phone and must be able to engage with executive level donors. The position is located in Steubenville, OH. 

Roles and Responsibilities: 

  • Record and process incoming donations in Raiser’s Edge (CRM). 

  • Research donors and maintain accurate records.

  • Generate prompt donor acknowledgements and thank you letters, including creating special touches for donors who meet certain stewardship criteria (e.g. annual, lifetime, or legacy giving). 

  • Take primary responsibility for Raiser’s Edge database including maintaining accurate constituent records, generating reports and mailing lists, and creating tasks for follow up with donors. This includes complex data imports and exports. 

  • Assist in scheduling travel arrangements. 

  • Take a leading role in planning and executing the College’s annual fundraising gala by tracking sponsorships, guest lists, and auction items in Handbid or similar software, and reconciling with Raiser’s Edge. 

  • Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications: 

  • Faithfully Catholic, submits to Church authority in all Her teachings. 

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills. 

  • Ability to operate independently with minimal direction/supervision. 

  • Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

  • Strong time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines. 

  • Working knowledge of Blackbaud software is a plus. 

Contact:

Send your resume and cover letter to:

Stephen Snead, Director of Development- stephen@collegeofstjoseph.com