Job Posting – Development Coordinator

If interested, we encourage you to apply directly through LinkedIn.com, or you may also submit a current resume and cover letter to recruiting@cte.tv.

About CTE

The Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE) is a member-supported 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that develops, promotes, and implements advanced transportation technologies, vehicles, and fuels that reduce environmental pollution and fossil fuel dependency. CTE is a passionate, progressive workplace open to employee-driven ideas and opportunities. CTE is headquartered in Atlanta, GA with offices in Berkeley, Los Angeles, and St. Paul.

This job opportunity is located in Atlanta.

CTE’s mission is to improve the health of our climate and communities by bringing people together to develop and commercialize clean, efficient, and sustainable transportation technologies. Since 1993, CTE has managed a portfolio of over $1.5 billion in team research, development, and demonstration projects. We’ve helped over 250 US companies move their technologies into the global energy and transportation mainstream. Currently, CTE is heavily involved in the deployment of electric vehicles across the U.S. CTE works closely with vehicle manufacturers, component providers, and fleet operators, including transit agencies and logistics organizations across the country. To learn more about CTE, please visit www.cte.tv.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

CTE is committed to championing inclusivity, diversity, and equity through our pursuit of a zero-emission future. We are motivated by our mission to improve the health of our climate for all people. Our staff seek to create a community where your identity is not only embraced, but celebrated. Whatever your race, ethnicity, sexuality, gender, religion, or socioeconomic status may be, we welcome and encourage all individuals to join us in transforming transportation.

Position Summary

CTE is seeking a Development Coordinator to develop and manage events and major outreach programs that support CTE’s mission. The Development Coordinator will report directly to CTE’s Development Director, and will gain firsthand experience in strategic planning efforts used to increase the capacity of a growing non-profit organization. Primarily, the Development Coordinator will act as the Project Manager for CTE’s external events and perform daily relationship building and logistics management duties.

Essential Job Functions

• Manage CTE’s three annual industry events: the Zero Emission Bus Conference, the One-on-One Transit, and the One-on-One Trucks. The Coordinator serves as the lead project manager for these events including overseeing and tracking all work streams and providing clear weekly progress reports to the Development Director. Primary activities for these events include:
• Proactively identify and research prospective new sponsors, partners, clients, and donors and devise outreach tactics to recruit these prospects
• Manage all aspects of sponsor and attendee recruitment, onboarding, and on-site event caretaking
• Manage the online ticket registration and on-site app platform, CVENT, and ensure it integrates with Salesforce and other internal platforms
• Work closely with CTE’s communications team to develop event digital marketing materials, websites, and on-site tangible materials
• Lead all aspects of event logistics including selecting and managing event vendors, finalizing room layouts and menus, arranging transportation, etc.
• Work with CTE’s finance and operations teams to process invoices, contracts, and adhere to event budgets
• Maintain detailed records in Salesforce or other internal platforms for all event attendee and sponsor pipelines, ticket sales, sponsorship payments, etc.

• Provide event support for CTE’s internal events including our Annual Staff Retreat, Annual Membership Meeting, and Atlanta Holiday party
• General support for the Development Director including meeting coordination, logging/tracking action items, and creation of final deliverables

Required Qualifications

• Five years of proven fundraising/event coordination and management experience
• Experience planning large-scale events and fundraisers
• Ability to foster positive relationships with current and potential business partners/donors
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (proficiency in English writing)
• Knowledge and experience with CRM data entry systems and reporting (e.g. Salesforce)
• Ability to work well in a small team environment to promote company initiatives
• Ability to learn about new technologies and their applications
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and follow through with minimal direction
• Strong computer and word processing skills (MS Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.)
• Legally eligible to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the non-profit business sector
• Experience with donor management, sustainability, climate resilience, or zero-emission vehicles

Studies have shown that men typically apply for jobs when they meet only 60% of the qualifications, but women only apply if they meet 100% of them. If you meet some but not all of the bullet points and think you’d be great for this role, we encourage you to apply.

Salary Range

• $60,000 – $90,000

Benefits Summary

• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, and Life Insurance
• Medical and Dependent Care FSA, HSA, HRA
• 401k Match
• PTO (Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays, Volunteer Time)
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Flexible Work Schedule / Hybrid Work Arrangement
• Education Assistance
• Phone and Parking Subsidies
• Computer Equipment/Software
• Valued at approximately $15,000-$20,000/year

How to Apply

Please apply directly through LinkedIn.com or submit a current resume and cover letter to recruiting@cte.tv .

CTE is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender, gender identification, gender expression, marital status, HIV status, disability, or any other status protected by laws or regulations. All employment decisions are based on business need, qualifications, and merit.