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City Year

Development Operations Manager

City Year
🇺🇸In-Person - Seattle, WA$85K–$125K/yri2h ago
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Role Snapshot

The Development Operations Manager will support City Year Seattle/King County's fundraising mission by maintaining systems and processes that enable community-centered fundraising, coordinating major events, and leading marketing efforts that build awareness and secure funding for education equity initiatives.

Key Responsibilities: Plan and execute fundraising events including vendor coordination, logistics, and day-of management; manage donor communications through Marketo and social media; process gifts and donations, maintain donor records in Salesforce, and produce event materials and digital programs.
Skills & Tools: Event planning and project management, donor relations and communications, Salesforce and Marketo proficiency, social media management, vendor coordination, attention to detail, and strong organizational and collaborative abilities.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required; authorization to work in the United States and criminal background clearance for work with school-age children required.
Location: In-Person - Seattle, WA
Compensation: $85K–$125K/yr (estimated)

Job Description

Application Instructions Click Apply to submit your online application. Please attach a resume and thoughtful cover letter on the "My Experience" page in the "Resume/CV" field. Active City Year Staff members must login to Workday to apply internally. Number of Positions: 1 Work Location: Hybrid On-Site/Remote Position Overview City Year Seattle / King County (CYSKC) seeks a dynamic, thoughtful, and collaborative Development Operations Manager who is committed to education equity. Reporting to the Senior Director, Major Gifts, this person will 1) maintain and enhance systems that support strong and community-centered fundraising practices, 2) provide process and operational support for fundraising events and 3) lead the execution of marketing and communications efforts that attract funding and build awareness and appreciation for City Year’s mission. Job Description Minimum Qualifications •BA/BS degree or equivalent experience •Authorized documentation to work in the United States of America •Criminal background history clearance to work with school-age children, depending on the position Responsibilities The Development Operations Manager will perform the following roles and responsibilities: Event Planning & Execution •Coordinate with external vendors and event partners on planning and execution, including COIs and permits •Manage vendor contracts, invoices, and payments •Lead event logistics and serve as primary point of contact for all stakeholders •Oversee full planning and day-of execution for events such as Ripples of Hope •Develop and manage run of show for all events •Prepare, train, and support speakers in advance of events •Develop and execute event promotion strategies across email, social media, and other channels •Oversee creation and production of printed and digital event materials •Build, manage, and maintain event pages on platforms such as Classy before, during, and after events •Produce digital event programs and materials •Recruit, train, and coordinate AmeriCorps members and event volunteers •Set expectations and provide pre-event training for participants and volunteers Communications •Manage donor communications through Marketo •Develop and distribute monthly development newsletter •Maintain regular communication with donors and stakeholders •Manage City Year Seattle/King County social media accounts with bi-weekly posting schedule •Collaborate with Development and Impact teams on donor-focused content and campaigns •Develop, design, and maintain City Year Seattle/King County materials, including informational documents and flyers that effectively communicate key messaging and align with branding standards Operations •Process all gifts, including checks within one week of receipt •Prepare and send donor acknowledgment letters and new donor welcome packets •Manage P-Card transactions and reconciliation •Process and track all development-related invoices •Maintain accurate donor records in Salesforce, including campaign and list assignments Civic Engagement •Coordinate civic engagement initiatives in partnership with the Development team •Develop and manage run of show for engagement events •Serve as liaison with donors and partner organizations hosting projects •Order, organize, and transport service supplies for events Preferred Qualifications •Excellent analytical skills along with strong problem-solving ability •Strong attention to detail and commitment to people, process and efficiency •Strong verbal and written communication skills, including content creation. Experience with graphic design and collateral creation a plus Physical requirements •Ability to sit for extended periods and occasionally stand or walk •Manual dexterity for typing, writing, and handling office equipment •Visual acuity to read screens and printed materials •Hearing ability to participate in conversations and respond to phone calls •Occasional lifting of items up to 10–20 lbs (e.g., event materials) Working Conditions •In Person/hybrid role with office in Georgetown •Operates in a professional office environment using standard office equipment •Requires regular local travel to partner sites, schools, events, or meetings •Typical schedule: Monday–Friday, 9 am – 5 pm with occasional evening or weekend commitments •Requires a valid driver’s license for travel as part of job duties. •Must have reliable internet access for hybrid work •Noise level generally moderate Benefits Full-time employees will be eligible for all benefits including vacation, sick days and organization holidays. You may participate in all benefit programs that City Year establishes and makes available to eligible employees, under (and subject to all provisions of) the plan documents that govern those programs. Currently, City Year offers medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment and disability coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and other benefits including 401(k) plan(s) pursuant to the terms and conditions of company policy and the 401(k) plan document. For more information, click here. Employment at City Year is at-will. City Year does not sponsor work authorization visas. City Year’s dual mission is to expand educational opportunity for all students and develop the next generation of leaders through national service. Trained teams of City Year AmeriCorps members provide support to students, classrooms and the whole school. Schools that partner with City Year are up to two to three times more likely to improve in English and math assessments, and the more time students spend with AmeriCorps members, the more they improve on academic, cognitive and interpersonal skills— skills that help students thrive in school, college and career. City Year’s 900 staff and 2,000+ AmeriCorps members work and serve in 29 communities across the U.S., including Boston (where City Year was founded in 1988 and is headquartered), Baton Rouge, Buffalo, Chicago, Cleveland, Columbia, Columbus, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Jacksonville, Kansas City, Little Rock, Los Angeles, Memphis, Miami, Milwaukee, New Hampshire, New Orleans, New York, Orlando, Philadelphia, Providence, Sacramento, San Antonio, San José/Silicon Valley, Seattle/King County, Tulsa and Washington, D.C. City Year also has international affiliates in the U.K. and South Africa. A proud member of the AmeriCorps national service network, City Year is supported by AmeriCorps, local school districts and private philanthropy. City Year has been designated a 4-star charity by Charity Navigator since 2003, putting City Year in the top 1% of non-profits nationwide for accountability, transparency and responsible fiscal management, and among the most trustworthy nonprofits in America. At City Year, we sometimes say we work not only “at” City Year, but also “on” City Year, recognizing that the organization, like our world, is constantly evolving and changing. Two things that have never changed: our steadfast belief in the power of young people to change our world for the better; and our aspiration to create positive school and work environments where everyone feels a sense of connection, is supported to do their best work, and is able to learn, contribute, lead and create to their fullest potential. As an equal opportunity employer, City Year is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Fair Labor Standards Act Family and Medical Leave Act Learn more at www.cityyear.org, City Year’s Facebook page, on X (formerly Twitter), and LinkedIn.