Development Coordinator

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retail and restaurant discounts

Savings on local child care centers

Special rates for performing arts

Exclusive perks

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a leading public university, is hiring a Development Coordinator for WUNC Radio on a 40-hour week, full-time temporary basis in North Carolina. The role involves direct engagement with listeners and donors, coordinating with the development team, and supporting events and fundraisers.

The position begins December 14, 2026, for an initial six months or longer. The Development Coordinator will require a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus 1 year of related office experience
• Knowledge of nonprofit fundraising and donor relations
• Ability to respond to donor inquiries at events or by phone

Responsibilities

• Interact with listeners and donors to support fundraising goals
• Assist Development staff and the broader WUNC team in day-to-day operations
• Process donor inquiries and provide information at events, fundraisers, or on the phone

Job description

Position Title: Development Coordinator

Hiring Range: $22.00 - $24.50 per hour

Position Location: North Carolina, US

Position Type: Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Full-time/Part-time: Full-Time Temporary

Hours per week: 40

Proposed Start Date: 12/14/2026

Estimated Duration of Appointment: 6 months or longer

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

WUNC Radio provides quality news, information and entertainment programming to a broad listening audience that includes North Carolina, the United States and the world. WUNC serves North Carolinians from Greensboro to the Outer Banks through a network of ten stations.

Position Summary

Are you interested in working with a fun team and for one of the best public radio stations in the country? Please apply for WUNC’s Development Coordinator. Listeners make everything WUNC does possible, and we need someone who loves public radio and WUNC listeners. You’ll work directly with listeners, the Development staff, and the rest of WUNC’s award-winning team. If you listen to WUNC, you’ll love meeting the reporters, journalists, and hosts who make it all happen. WUNC listener is preferred.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency and one year of related office experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Management Preferences

• Being a listener is highly preferred as this position must be knowledgeable about WUNC’s on‑air programming and be able to respond to donor inquiries at events, fundraisers or on the phone
• Strong verbal and written interactions with donors, listeners, guests, on‑site visitors, vendors or staff
• Possess knowledge in the areas of nonprofit fundraising, gift processing, data management with individual or mass record updates or building and running queries or reports
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook), search engines, or social media platforms
• Possess the ability to function independently with minimum or no direct supervision in performing tasks

Be a Tar Heel!

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world‑class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn. One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community. University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.