Part-Time Development Coordinator

OPEN POSITION

Title: Development Coordinator 

Type: Part-Time / 1099

Hours: 10-20 hours per week (flexible)

Compensation: Commensurate with experience, no lower than $20/hr

Location: Remote with occasional in-person meetings/events in New Jersey

Duration: 12 months with the opportunity to renew

(Beginning with a 3-month trial period)

Mission

Wild Bird Research Group conducts meaningful scientific studies to advance our understanding of avian populations. We use our findings to educate and inspire people to protect birds and their habitats.

About

Wild Bird Research Group (WBRG) is a nonprofit conservation and research organization focused on advancing bird research, public engagement, and habitat conservation through innovative science and storytelling. Our work includes long-term migratory bird monitoring, owl migration and telemetry research, American Kestrel conservation initiatives, public education programming, and community-driven conservation projects across New Jersey and North Carolina.

As the organization continues to grow, WBRG is seeking a Development & Membership Coordinator to expand fundraising capacity, strengthen supporter engagement, and grow our membership and donor programs.

The Development & Membership Coordinator will help lead and execute fundraising, donor engagement, sponsorship outreach, and membership growth initiatives for WBRG. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, mission-driven, creative, and excited to help build a growing conservation nonprofit.

This position will work closely with the Executive Director and leadership team to support ongoing campaigns and long-term organizational sustainability.

We are looking for someone who is excited about building sustainable support for conservation and research programs. The ideal candidate is proactive, collaborative, detail-oriented, and capable of balancing both creative and administrative tasks.

Fundraising & Development

• Assist in developing and executing fundraising campaigns
• Help coordinate donor outreach and stewardship
• Support annual and seasonal fundraising initiatives, including species adoption campaigns and project-specific fundraising efforts
• Research sponsorship and partnership opportunities
• Assist with grant prospecting and proposal support
• Maintain donor databases and fundraising records
• Coordinate donor acknowledgments and supporter communications

Membership Program Management

• Manage and grow WBRG’s membership program (Our CRM lives in Bloomerang; experience with the platform is a plus)
• Coordinate membership renewals and onboarding
• Assist with member-exclusive communications and benefits
• Track membership metrics and retention
• Develop strategies for recurring donor and membership growth

Campaign & Event Support

• Assist with fundraising events, outreach programs, and campaigns
• Coordinate logistics for fundraising promotions and membership drives
• Support merchandise and fundraising product initiatives
• Help integrate fundraising messaging into newsletters and organizational communications

Organizational Collaboration

• Work closely with research and outreach teams to translate conservation work into compelling fundraising narratives
• Assist with internal coordination related to donor and membership initiatives
• Help maintain consistent organizational messaging and supporter engagement

• Strong written and organizational skills
• Interest in conservation, nonprofit work, wildlife, or environmental education
• Experience in fundraising, donor relations, communications, nonprofit development, or related fields preferred
• Comfortable working independently in a flexible, fast-paced environment
• Experience with donor management systems, email platforms, spreadsheets, or CRM systems is a plus
• Passion for mission-driven storytelling and conservation outreach

To apply, please submit the following via email to info@wildbirdresearch.org with the subject: “Development & Membership Coordinator – [Your Name]”

1. Resume or CV outlining relevant professional, nonprofit, fundraising, communications, or organizational experience
2. Brief cover letter or statement of interest explaining your interest in Wild Bird Research Group and how your experience could contribute to the organization’s fundraising and membership goals
3. Relevant fundraising or development experience, including examples of donor outreach, membership programs, sponsorships, fundraising campaigns, grant work, or donor stewardship, where applicable
4. Experience with fundraising and CRM platforms, particularly Bloomerang, as well as any experience with email marketing, donor databases, or related nonprofit software
5. One brief writing sample demonstrating your ability to communicate with donors, members, sponsors, or the public. This may be a fundraising appeal, donor communication, sponsorship request, newsletter copy, grant narrative, or similar example

Applicants should also indicate their general weekly availability.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Wild Bird Research Group welcomes applicants with a range of professional backgrounds. Candidates do not need to be bird experts; we are particularly interested in individuals who can bring strong development, fundraising, membership, communications, and organizational skills to our conservation mission.

The Wild Bird Research Group welcomes candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Thank you for your interest! 

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