Development & Events Coordinator (Flexible Schedule)

League of American Orchestras; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance options

Simple IRA with employer match

Paid vacation, personal days, and holi

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

The South Dakota Symphony Orchestra in Sioux Falls is seeking a Development Assistant to support fundraising operations, donor database management, and office coordination. This full-time role reports to the Development Manager and collaborates with staff, the board, and patrons to strengthen fundraising capacity.

Responsibilities include donor relations, reporting, event support, and calendar management. The ideal candidate is highly organized, with strong communication skills and a willingness

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Basic administrative experience in an office setting.
• Experience in database management; Raiser’s Edge or Blackbaud a plus.
• Strong MS Office skills, including Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Manage the donor database (Raiser’s Edge) and process donations, acknowledgments, invoices, and deposits.
• Create/update constituent records and ensure donor recognition and program accuracy.
• Produce development reports monthly and oversee donor benefits and website updates.

Skills

Admin experience

Database management

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Evenings/weekends availability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Blackbaud

Job description

The South Dakota Symphony Orchestra in Sioux Falls is seeking a Development Assistant to support fundraising operations, donor database management, and office coordination. This full-time role reports to the Development Manager and collaborates with staff, the board, and patrons to strengthen fundraising capacity.

Responsibilities include donor relations, reporting, event support, and calendar management. The ideal candidate is highly organized, with strong communication skills and a willingness