Development and Events Coordinator, Institutional Development

The District Board of Trustees of Pensacola State College, Florida; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 24,480 - 40,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

Florida Retirement System

Tuition waivers

Job summary

Pensacola State College is seeking a Development and Events Coordinator to support the Foundation's fundraising initiatives. You will report to the Director of Philanthropy and coordinate campaigns, donor engagement, sponsorship development, and alumni relations while handling a broad range of event planning activities.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Foundation leadership to grow donor support and community engagement through strategic planning, relationship management, and top-tier

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience in detailed work, event coordination, scheduling, and customer service.
• Criminal background check required.
• FDLE background check will be conducted on successful candidates.
• Employment eligibility required by Florida Statutes §435.04(2).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute fundraising campaigns and donor engagement activities.
• Develop sponsorships, alumni relations, and affinity groups.
• Collaborate with Foundation leadership to plan and execute events of high quality.
• Increase donor support and community engagement through strategic relationship management.
• Manage multiple events and stakeholder communications across campaigns.

Skills

Event coordination

Customer service

Attention to detail

Scheduling

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Blackbaud Raiser's Edge

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join the PSC family and connect with accomplished and diverse colleagues who inspire and innovate students and transform lives and futures. Along with helping our students reach their goals, Pensacola State makes career fulfillment a reality.

The Development and Events Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the success of the Pensacola State College Foundation’s development and fundraising initiatives. Reporting to the Director of Philanthropy, this position is responsible for coordinating and executing fundraising campaigns, donor engagement, sponsorship development, alumni relations, affinity groups, and a wide variety of event planning activities. The Coordinator collaborates with Foundation leadership to increase donor support and community engagement through strategic planning, relationship management, and high-quality event execution. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, initiative, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with diverse stakeholders.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an accredited institution with a bachelor’s degree.
• Demonstrated success and proficiency with Microsoft products.
• Prior work history demonstrates experience in detailed work, event coordination, scheduling, and customer service.
• Successful results of a criminal background check are required.
• Pursuant to College policy, it is an employment eligibility requirement for an applicant to meet the requirements of §435.04(2), Florida Statutes, related to background investigations.
• Any person failing to meet the requirements of the statute will be deemed not qualified to hold employment in this position.
• A Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) approved background check will be conducted on every successful candidate as a condition of employment, and any person who fails to disclose any adverse information contained in the background investigation at the time of submitting the employment application will be disqualified from employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in nonprofit fundraising and event planning.
• Familiarity with donor databases, particularly Blackbaud Raiser's Edge.
• Experience working with committees or volunteer boards.

ANNUAL SALARY: $40,800.00

BENEFITS

• Pensacola State College offers a comprehensive benefits package for health, dental, vision, hospitalization, and supplemental insurance benefits through the State of Florida’s Group Insurance Program.
• All employees in established, eligible positions are members of the Florida Retirement System from their first day of employment.
• Other benefits offered include participation in the wellness program, tuition waivers, educational opportunities, and paid sick leave.
• Additional leave types are position specific.

Pensacola State College does not discriminate against any personon the basis ofrace,color,ethnicity,religion,sex (as defined by applicable federal and state law),national origin,age,disability, genetic information, pregnancy, ormaritalstatus inits educational programs, activities, or employment.

Located on Florida’s beautiful Emerald Coast, Pensacola State College is the oldest of the 28 institutions in the Florida College System. With six campuses and centers - Pensacola, Warrington, Milton, South Santa Rosa, Century and downtown Pensacola, the College serves approximately 26,000 students. Since opening its doors with 136 students in a Pensacola boarding house in 1948, more than 110,000 students have earned bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees and workforce certificates from the College.