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Development & Outreach Coordinator Application

Thank you for your interest in being a member of Connection '24! Please read the description below, then complete the following application to help us get to know you.

We're looking for a Development & Outreach Coordinator to build relationships with community members, partners, and potential collaborators while supporting program growth.

This position is part of our Programs Team, which develops and implements community-driven initiatives and event programs, fostering meaningful connections and engagement.

If you're passionate about community, looking to level up your leadership skills, and grow and connect with others —we’d love to have you on the team! 🧡 - C24

Responsibilities

- Connect with community members, local businesses and organizations to build relationships
- Follow up with sponsors and partners to ensure long-term engagement
- Keep track of outreach efforts
- Maintain an organized record of sponsors, donors and partnership opportunities
-Keep an updated list of sponsors, donors, collaborators and potential collaborators
- Attend team meetings bi-weekly and as needed (as determined by your team director). *Please note that meetings will occur more frequently during event planning and execution periods.
- Develop program improvement initiatives

Skills & Experience

- Strong networking and relationship-building skills
- Able to communicate with sponsors and organizations to explore partnership opportunities.
- Basic knowledge of spreadsheets (Excel, Google Sheets) to track outreach efforts and fundraising progress.
- Experience in outreach, fundraising or community engagement

Other Details

Preferred term length: We’d love to have you with us for a while, but we’re flexible—let’s chat about what works best for you!
Time commitment: On average, you can expect to contribute about 2–3 hours a week, but we totally understand that life happens. We're happy to work around your schedule! *Some weeks might be a bit busier, especially leading up to major events or initiatives.
Location: While our heart is in St. Louis, Missouri, our team mostly works remotely—so you can be part of the mission from wherever you are!
*This position requires a lot of local networking, so applicants near St. Louis are preferred (but not required).
**All team and director positions are volunteer-based.