Development Coordinator

L; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation and holidays

Health, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement with employer match

Free French classes

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Complimentary membership

Job summary

L’Alliance New York seeks a Development Coordinator to support membership operations and day‑to‑day administrative needs. The role reports to the Development Operations Manager and focuses on raising funds and cultivating patron relationships.

The position requires strong organization, data management, and excellent service. Hybrid work includes 4 days on‑site and 1 remote day per week, with benefits and growth opportunities in a cultural nonprofit setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in membership services or development/fundraising support required.
• Experience in educational, cultural, or nonprofit environments considered a plus.
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills; able to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Comfort with administration and database systems and maintaining accurate documentation.

Responsibilities

• Respond to membership communications via email and phone promptly.
• Process renewals, including corporate partnerships.
• Manage data entry in Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT.
• Handle specific ticketing requests for patrons and members.
• Represent membership program at internal and external events to drive new acquisition.
• Assist with calendar management for senior executives.
• Schedule team and cross‑departmental meetings; facilitate agendas.
• Support gift processing and donor acknowledgements.
• Prepare department expense reports.
• Coordinate volunteer management.
• Support team projects as needed.

Skills

Membership services

Fundraising support

Administration

Multitasking

Raiser's Edge NXT

Microsoft Office

Tools

Raiser's Edge NXT

Job description

Job Title: Development Coordinator

Department: Development

Reports to: Development Operations Manager

Designation: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Salary: $43,000.00 - $53,000.00

Start Date: August 2026

Work Model: Hybrid(4 days on-site, 1 remote day per week)

To spread joie de vivre through language, culture, and connection!

Attracting over 150,000 visitors annually, L’Alliance New York is the city’s premier center for French language and francophone arts and cultures. As an independent, not-for-profit organization, L’Alliance New York’s mission is to provide our members and students with engaging French language classes and audacious multi-disciplinary programming that celebrates the diversity of francophone cultures and creativity around the world.

L’Alliance New York is internationally known for offering the largest selection of fully-immersive French language courses for students aged one to 101, and for its renowned cultural programming including the annual Bastille Day celebration that takes place on New York's famed Madison Avenue, attracting over 50,000 visitors each year; the Crossing The Line arts and performance festival that engages NYC cultural institutions in bringing dynamic international artists to audiences; Animation First, the biggest animation festival in the U.S; and the Comic Arts Fest, celebrating the intersection of American and francophone comic arts.

Position Overview

L’Alliance New York is seeking a Development Coordinator to join its passionate team. Reporting to the Development Operations Manager, the Coordinator will support the Development Department’s membership operations and day-to-day administrative needs in support of the department’s mission to raise funds and cultivate relationships with patrons and members. This position plays a key role in delivering responsive membership services while supporting the organization’s broader fundraising and development operations.

Key Responsibilities

Membership

• Respond to membership communications via email and phone in a timely, professional manner.
• Process membership renewals, including corporate partnerships.
• Manage data entry into institutional database Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge NXT.
• Manage specific ticketing requests for patrons and members as needed.
• Represent membership program at internal and external events to drive new acquisition.

Department Support

• Assist with calendar management of senior executives.
• Schedule team and cross-departmental meetings, facilitate agendas, and manage related technology needs.
• Support gift processing and donor acknowledgements.
• Prepare department expense reports.
• Coordinate volunteer management.
• Support team members on specific projects as needed, and other duties as assigned.

The job description above is not an exhaustive list of duties. The person in this role will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by the role and the overall business objectives of L’Alliance New York.

Who You Are

• You are responsive and enjoy providing excellent, personable service to members and patrons.
• You are highly organized and get satisfaction from keeping projects and processes on track.
• You are detail-oriented and take ownership of maintaining accurate, well-organized records and data.
• You are a clear and confident communicator, both in writing and in person.
• You are a reliable team player who is also comfortable working independently and taking initiative when needed.
• You are tech-savvy and comfortable using tools like Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and learning new systems (such as a CRM/database) quickly.
• You are energized by collaboration and enjoy supporting others to ensure everyone has what they need to succeed.
• You have an interest in the arts and francophone culture and are excited to contribute to a cultural environment.
• You are comfortable working in person Monday through Friday (with one remote day per week) and available to support occasional department needs outside standard hours.

Experience & Qualifications

• Must hold valid U.S. work authorization.
• Previous experience in membership services, development/fundraising support, administration, or a similar support role is required.
• Experience in an educational, cultural, or nonprofit environment is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Comfort working with administrative and database systems while maintaining accurate documentation.
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.

Why Join Us

We offer a supportive, mission-driven work environment with generous benefits, including:

• Generous paid vacation and holiday package
• Health, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with up to 5% employer match after 2 years
• Free French classes and discounted cultural programs
• Pre-tax commuter benefits (CBP) and flexible spending account (FSA)
• Complimentary L’Alliance New York membership

At L’Alliance New York, you’ll join a collaborative, multilingual team that values creativity, kindness, and cultural curiosity.

Employment at L’Alliance New York is at-will, meaning that either the employee or the organization may end the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, unless otherwise specified in a written agreement.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please reach out via the same email address.

L’Alliance New York is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, marital status, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, citizenship status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.