Coordinator, Development Operations - Stewardship

Coordinator, Development Operations

Ducks Unlimited, Inc., the continent’s leader in waterfowl and wetlands conservation, seeks a Coordinator to support the Manager of Development Operations with Major Sponsor and Prospect acknowledgement letters and processing, as well as document filing.   

Responsibilities:

• Process memorial/tribute gifts.  
• Set-up memorial/tribute accounts.
• Prepare acknowledgement letters for memorial/tribute giving.
• Prepare gift and acknowledgement documents for filing.
• Lead document filing activities and organization of physical filing space.
• Handle all data requests and serve as Development Operations point of contact for two regions of our Great Lakes/Atlantic Region field team.  
• Provide personalized customer service to donors and volunteers.
• Assist with department mailings, provide back-up coverage for other support staff and assist with other appropriate duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 

Experience and Education:  Three years administrative/clerical experience with demonstrated interpersonal skills to effectively relate to donors, volunteers, colleagues and senior administrators.   

Communication Skills:  Exceptional telephone and customer service skills.   Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Technological Proficiency:  Demonstrated skill and knowledge of, or ability to learn quickly, technological tools available to DU, including membership databases (Blackbaud CRM) preferred. Microsoft Windows computer environment and Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) proficiency required.   

Interpersonal Skills:  Detail-oriented, self-motivated, excellent organizational skills, and ability to work independently as well as in a team environment. Commitment to the mission and goals of Ducks Unlimited.

Reporting and Location:  This position reports to the Manager of Development Operations and works from the national headquarters in Memphis, TN.   

Salary and Benefits Package:  Salary commensurate with experience.  We work hard to encourage everyone at Ducks Unlimited to bring their authentic selves to work every day.  DU offers an exceptional benefit package that includes comprehensive group medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance, including spouse and dependent coverage; minimum two weeks paid vacation to start; paid sick leave and 10 paid holidays; 401(k) plan (including partial employer match); and tuition reimbursement.

Application Instructions: To apply, submit a cover letter indicating why you are interested in the position and a resume highlighting your qualifications.   For internal candidates, log into https://workforcenow.adp.com with your employee credentials, click MYSELF, TALENT, CAREER CENTER and follow the prompts to APPLY.  For external candidates, visit www.ducks.org/jobs, select the job title and follow the prompts to APPLY.

Applications will be considered as they are received, and position will remain open until filled.  For more information regarding this position, please contact Human Resources at careers@ducks.org.

DUCKS UNLIMITED, INC. IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

It is the policy of Ducks Unlimited, Inc. to afford equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions),  sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression,  age (40 or over), disability (physical, mental or visual), genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), military and veteran status, immigration status, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.