Job details
Salary range: $70,000-$75,000
Senior Development Associate - Job Summary
The Senior Development Associate supports multiple team leads within the Community Engagement Department by promoting collaboration, offering strategic support, and ensuring successful execution of major initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with team leads to design comprehensive programming frameworks.
- Plan and execute educational programming, including securing speakers for events.
- Develop educational content for school-based initiatives.
- Partner with donors and local stakeholders to develop community education programs.
- Maintain internal support systems and coordinate with regional leadership.
- Support rollout of engagement initiatives and assist team leads with programming.
- Provide strategic input and adapt to evolving departmental needs.
Requirements
- 3-5 years of success in community engagement or related field.
- Ability to make thoughtful, inclusive decisions balancing strategic vision and detail.
- Strong organizational and project management skills with independent initiative.
- Background in community organizing and program development.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills with integrity and collaboration.
- Flexibility working with volunteer leaders and diverse stakeholders.
- High energy, self-motivated, able to manage multiple priorities.
- Willingness to attend evening and weekend events.
- Ability to take on additional responsibilities as needed.
- Strong commitment to supporting active-duty service members, veterans, and their families.
Education
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university required.
About Vaco by Highspring
siteA nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting active-duty service members, veterans, and their families.
What Our Employees Say
- Vaco offers a collaborative and supportive work culture, promoting professional growth and development. (www.glassdoor.com)
- Employees appreciate the flexibility in work hours and the opportunity for remote work. (www.indeed.com)
- Vaco provides access to diverse projects and a broad client base, which can enhance skillsets and career opportunities. (www.vaco.com)
Challenges You Might Face
- Some team members report inconsistencies in communication and direction from management. (www.glassdoor.com)
- Benefits packages and compensation may not be as competitive as those offered by larger firms. (www.indeed.com)
- Contract-based and project work may lead to job security concerns for some employees. (www.glassdoor.com)