John Ball Zoo is looking for the next member of our Development team to help us further our mission! The Campaign Coordinator supports the Director of Campaign and Planned Giving in the execution of multi-million-dollar capital campaigns, including Rising To New Heights, the Aquarium, and others. The Campaign Coordinator provides administrative and logistical support to campaign director(s), chairpersons, board representatives, and other team members, including project management, organizing meetings and tours, and preparing donor materials.
- Come join our dynamic team and help us save wildlife and wild places at John Ball Zoo!
- This position’s pay range is: $21.72 - $25.55 per hour
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A CAMPAIGN COORDINATOR AT JBZ
- The Campaign Coordinator supports and coordinates all aspects of our capital campaign(s), including project planning and development, preparing progress reports, and creating donor solicitation packets and tour packets.
- They maintain prospect and campaign donor lists and ensure systems are in place to assist with invoicing, payment tracking, and thanking donors.
- They assist team members in seeking gifts, and act as a liaison with designers/printers for needed collateral.
- They also gather information for grant requests and reports, uploading online grant submissions as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE CAMPAIGN COORDINATOR AT JBZ
- At least 2 years of experience in a fundraising, development, or administrative support role in the nonprofit sector preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business, communications, or a related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- Affinity for the mission and values of John Ball Zoo
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with donor management software
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative team player
WHO WE ARE
- At John Ball Zoo, our mission is to inspire our community to be actively engaged in the conservation of wildlife and our natural environment.
- John Ball Zoo has been accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums since 1983 which assures excellent animal care and a dedication to conservation.
- As one of the top attractions in Grand Rapids, we welcome over 800,000 guests each year who are able to experience over 2,000 animals of over 230 species that represent the beautiful wildlife living in our world!
- We are passionate about our mission focused on education and conservation but know that our 120+ full time and 350 seasonal people guided by our core values accomplish this mission.
Our core values are:
- Conservation
- Education
- Community
- Celebrate
- Compassion
BENEFITS AT JBZ
- We offer incredibly competitive benefits. This includes FREE:
- Medical plan option
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Dental & Vision for employee & family
- 12 Full weeks of parental leave
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
- We offer generous vacation time, 9 days of personal time, and 11 paid Holidays each year.
- We offer a 4% match and 3% employer contribution to your 401k, zoo discounts, employee-only zoo experiences, tuition reimbursement, additional medical benefits to meet your and your family's needs, and a FREE Premium Zoo membership for you and your family.
- John Ball Zoo is a drug free facility under federal regulations.
