Development Coordinator

The Development Coordinator supports the execution of deliverables related to IASLC’s corporate sponsorship, exhibition, fundraising, and patient advocacy programs. This role is responsible for maintaining data systems, foundation and donor support, tracking sponsor and partner deliverables, and ensuring seamless coordination of sponsorship, exhibition, and fundraising logistics. The Development Coordinator also provides administrative support to the Patient Advocacy department, contributing to patient-focused initiatives and community engagement.

This nonsupervisory, exempt position is based in our downtown Denver office on a hybrid work schedule and reports to the Chief Development Officer (CDO).

Essential Functions:

• Maintain and update electronic data tracking and measurement systems for partner and sponsor records; develop and implement new systems to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Serve as a point of contact for partners, coordinating participation in monthly meetings by managing communications, scheduling, and ongoing calendar maintenance.
• Assist with donor stewardship activities, foundation grant activities, and fundraising incentive fulfillment, including coordinating the ordering and shipping of prizes for the Wellness Challenge for the World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC).
• Provide administrative and operational support for Patient Advocacy, as needed, including scheduling meetings, preparing materials, and assisting with logistics for patient-focused programs and events.
• Collaborate closely with corporate development staff to support efficient execution of sponsor fulfillment activities, including tracking marketing deliverables and ensuring timely benefit execution.
• Work collaboratively to support varied programs across the Development team and other cross-functional programs and projects.
• Assist/support Conferences and Development teams with additional event-related planning or production duties as requested.
• Deliver timely, responsive, positive customer service to internal and external constituents.
• Actively support and demonstrate IASLC core values.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed to support programs (up to 1-2 times per year).

COVER LETTER AND RESUME REQUIRED WITH ALL APPLICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A deep commitment to the mission of the IASLC and compassion for those living with a lung cancer diagnosis.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• 1-2 years of experience in an administrative or program support position.
• Must be able to interact positively and professionally with internal and external constituencies.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, team environment and efficiently manage competing priorities.
• Ability to exercise professional discretion in managing sensitive or confidential information.
• Proficiency in standard computer programs with demonstrated aptitude for quickly and efficiently learning and utilizing new software.
• Demonstrated proficiency in prioritizing, organization, time management, and project management with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to establish, track, and report on detailed metrics that measure the effectiveness of sponsorship strategies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous work experience at a medical society or association.
• Experience in conference and event logistics, sponsorship fulfillment, or patient advocacy support would be helpful.
• International experience and multicultural sensitivity.
• Multilingual literacy/fluency helpful but not required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Self-starter, flexible, resourceful, highly efficient, and organized.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills and strong customer service orientation.
• High degree of discretion in managing sensitive information.
• Aptitude for learning and adopting new technologies and integrating them rapidly into daily workflow.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask and balance priorities while working on multiple projects.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with teams and to communicate proactively and clearly to internal and external partners.
• Ability to establish, track, and report on detailed metrics that measure the effectiveness of sponsorship strategies.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to sit at a computer workstation for extended periods.
• Ability to lift/move 20-30 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, as required.

Work Environment:

• Open office environment with computer workstations.
• Frequent phone and computer use.
• Moderate noise level.
• Hybrid work schedule.

Benefits:

Health insurance (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, long- and short-term disability, EAP, flexible spending accounts, paid vacation and sick time,12 paid holidays, professional development.

Compensation: $57,000-61,000 annually, commensurate with related experience

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