Strategic Development Coordinator

Jobtailor; Winooski (VT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Vermont seeks a motivated nonprofit finance and operations assistant to support budgeting, expense tracking, and reporting. You will help develop tools, templates, and dashboards to guide data-driven decisions and transparent operations.

Collaborating across teams, you will design SOPs, assist with audits, and contribute to process improvements while supporting DREAM’s mission for social equity and youth engagement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or AmeriCorps eligibility.
• AmeriCorps eligibility required.
• Commitment to DREAM’s mission and serve diverse communities.
• Experience with nonprofit finance, budgeting or fundraising.
• Ability to work in a diverse, inclusive environment and uphold social equity.

Responsibilities

• Support program budgeting and financial management by tracking expenses and informing budget planning.
• Research vendors to support cost-effective purchasing decisions.
• Assist with audit/compliance by reviewing financial docs and records.

Skills

Nonprofit financial management

Budgeting

Process improvement

Training development

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Commitment to service

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

AmeriCorps Eligibility

Tools

Financial Tools

Administrative Software

Learning Management Systems

Data Dashboards

Reporting Templates

Job description

• Support program budgeting and financial management by 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 by reviewing financial documentation and maintaining accurate records
• Develop and improve financial tools and systems, including templates and administrative software
• Evaluate and monitor internal workflows to identify process improvements and streamline operations
• Research nonprofit financial management and internal systems best practices and recommend or implement efficiency-enhancing tools
• Build reports, dashboards, templates, and guidelines for data-driven decision-making and transparent operational discussions
• Collaborate across teams to integrate new systems and support continuous improvement of program processes
• Develop onboarding and LMS training modules
• Design SOPs and step-by-step guides for consistent use of internal business systems
• Evaluate training effectiveness using staff feedback and adapt materials to organizational priorities

Requirements

• Interest in nonprofit finance, business operations, and fundraising processes
• Commitment to DREAM’s mission to close the opportunity gap
• Experience working with youth and commitment to serving as a positive role model
• Passion for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion work
• Experience working or living in a diverse and inclusive environment with demonstrated awareness of social equity and social and racial justice issues
• Demonstrated practice or education serving diverse communities or populations of people of color equitably and respectfully
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage time, set priorities, and follow through on projects
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Access to electrical power and reliable Wi-Fi for telework/service
• Ability to regularly meet in person at the assigned location, including responsibility for transportation
• Access to a reliable phone
• Must be a U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien
• Must be at least 17 years old at commencement of service, or an eligible out-of-school youth aged 16
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent, meet an alternative AmeriCorps education eligibility pathway, or obtain a waiver
• Commitment to the full service term
• Commitment to the AmeriCorps and DREAM missions
• Desire to enhance existing skills and develop new service-related skills
• Must complete NSOPW, statewide criminal repository, and FBI fingerprint-based criminal history checks
• Identity verification with a government‑issued photo ID
• Comfort working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Ability to perform frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing
• May occasionally lift or move items over 50 pounds
• Ability to travel locally and occasionally interregionally, including occasional out-of-area and overnight travel

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in nonprofit financial management, including budgeting, expense tracking, and compliance preparation. Proficient in developing financial tools and systems, as well as creating training modules and standard operating procedures to enhance organizational efficiency.

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 Analysis
• Audit Preparation
• Data Reporting
• Workflow Evaluation
• Template Development
• Administrative Software
• SOP Design
• Training Effectiveness Evaluation
• Cost-Effective Purchasing

Soft Skills

• Strong Organizational Skills
• Time Management
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Commitment to Service

Certifications & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• AmeriCorps Eligibility

Industry Keywords

• Nonprofit Finance
• Social Equity
• Social Justice
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Youth Engagement

Tools & Technologies

• Financial Tools
• Administrative Software
• Learning Management Systems
• Data Dashboards
• Reporting Templates