Development Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

The New World Symphony (NWS) is a laboratory for generating new ideas about the way music is taught, presented, and experienced. Under the direction of Artistic Director Stéphane Denève, its unique fellowship program trains music school graduates for leadership roles in the field of classical music. Artistic excellence, connection to audiences, engaging communities and entrepreneurial activities are pillars of the experiential curriculum. NWS pursues its work in New World Center (NWC), a Frank Gehry-designed campus that is uniquely suited to embrace the digital future, for education and artistic expression.

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Development Coordinator provides high-level administrative and strategic support to the Senior Vice President for Development (SVPD) and the Development department. This role combines executive support with key functions in fundraising operations, budgeting, and prospect research. This role will ensure the SVPD operates efficiently while also supporting frontline fundraisers in managing portfolios, moves management, and donor cultivation strategies. Additionally, this role will help foster a positive and collaborative team culture and assist with the implementation of the department’s annual operational plan. By coordinating departmental priorities, monitoring progress toward revenue targets, and supporting meaningful donor engagement, this position plays a vital role in advancing the organization’s fundraising goals.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Support for the Senior Vice President for Development

• Provide administrative support to the SVPD, including scheduling, inbox management, drafting correspondence, preparation of materials, filing of expense reports, prioritization of tasks, and follow-up on action items
• Serve as a liaison between the SVPD and internal / external stakeholders, ensuring timely communication and follow-through
• Provide administrative support for quarterly meetings of the Development Committee of the Board of Trustees and the preceding preparatory discussions with the Committee Chair, including scheduling, drafting of agendas, distribution of meeting materials to Committee members, and taking and distributing meeting minutes
• Provide administrative support for biweekly Development department meetings, including drafting and distributing agendas
• Anticipate the SVPD’s needs with foresight and discretion, ensuring they are always prepared and supported

Development Operations & Fundraising Support

Prospect Research

Other Responsibilities

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Additional Information

BENEFITS :   NWS offers an excellent benefits package to eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, long and short-term disability, life and AD&D, 401(k), generous paid time off and comprehensive flexible work arrangements program.

EEO STATEMENT : The New World Symphony is an equal opportunity employer. The New World Symphony prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, genetics, disability status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.