Strategic Development Coordinator

Jobtailor; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DREAM is a nonprofit organization in Boston seeking a Finance and Operations professional to support budgeting, expense tracking, and compliance. The role focuses on developing financial tools, dashboards, and templates to improve efficiency and enable data-driven discussions.

You will collaborate across teams to implement new systems, design SOPs, and create LMS training modules, fostering equity and effective resource use.

Qualifications

• Experience in nonprofit finance, budgeting, and compliance.
• Experience working with youth and diverse communities.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice.
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Ability to work with cloud-based software and LMS tools.

Responsibilities

• Support program budgeting and financial management.
• Research vendors for cost-effective purchasing.
• Assist with audit and compliance preparation.
• Develop and improve financial tools and templates.
• Build reports and dashboards to support data-driven decisions.
• Collaborate across teams to implement new systems and processes.
• Create onboarding and LMS training modules.
• Design SOPs to ensure consistent use of systems.
• Evaluate training materials and adapt to organizational priorities.

Skills

Nonprofit finance

Budget tracking

Data analysis

Process improvement

Training development

DEI awareness

Collaboration

Communication

Tools

LMS

Cloud software

Templates

Administrative software

Job description

• Support program budgeting and financial management, including tracking expenses, analyzing spending trends, and informing future budget planning.
• Research vendors and supplies to support cost-effective purchasing decisions.
• Assist with audit and compliance preparation through review of financial documentation and maintenance of accurate records.
• Develop and improve financial tools and systems, including templates and administrative software.
• Evaluate and monitor internal workflows to identify process improvements, streamline operations, and strengthen program quality.
• Conduct research on best practices in nonprofit financial management and internal systems, recommending and implementing software and tools that enhance organizational efficiency.
• Build reports, dashboards, templates, and guidelines that support data‑driven decision‑making and transparent operational discussions.
• Collaborate across teams to integrate new systems, ensure effective resource utilization, and support continuous improvement of program processes.
• Develop onboarding and LMS training modules that introduce new staff and members to organizational tools, workflows, and compliance expectations.
• Design SOPs and step‑by‑step guides that support consistent use of internal business systems and reinforce high‑quality operational practices.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training materials based on staff feedback and adapt the materials to suit organizational priorities.

Requirements

• Interest nonprofit finance, business operations, and fundraising processes.
• Commitment to DREAM’s mission to close the opportunity gap.
• Experience working with youth and a commitment to serving as a positive role model.
• Passion for supporting the ongoing work related to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
• Experience working or living in a diverse and inclusive environment with elevated, demonstrated awareness of issues of social equity and social and racial justice.
• Demonstrated practice or education serving diverse communities or populations of people of color in an equitable manner and a manner that is respectful and aware of the community's experience.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage time, set priorities, and follow through on projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Access to resources necessary to support your telework/service experience (electrical power outlet to keep devices charged, reliable wifi connection that can connect with our cloud‑based softwares).
• Ability to regularly meet in person with your team or your service assignment in their assigned location (including responsibility for transportation to and from).
• Access to a reliable phone.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience and knowledge related to trauma informed behavior management and restorative practice.
• Previous experience in leadership positions with peers.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in nonprofit financial management, including budgeting, expense tracking, and compliance preparation. Proficient in developing financial tools and systems that enhance operational efficiency and support data‑driven decision‑making.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Nonprofit Financial Management
• Budgeting and Financial Analysis
• Process Improvement
• Training Development
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Budget Tracking
• Financial Documentation Review
• Data Analysis
• Report Building
• Dashboard Creation
• SOP Design
• Administrative Software Development
• Cost-Effective Purchasing
• Audit Preparation
• Workflow Evaluation

Soft Skills

• Strong Organizational Skills
• Time Management
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Collaboration

Industry Keywords

• Nonprofit Finance
• Fundraising Processes
• Social Equity
• Racial Justice
• Trauma Informed Behavior Management

Tools & Technologies

• Cloud-Based Software
• Learning Management Systems
• Financial Tools
• Templates
• Administrative Software