Job Description

Development Coordinator

Department: Marketing, Communications, and Development

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: St. Louis, Missouri

Concordance’s reentry program is designed to dramatically reduce recidivism by helping individuals with justice involvement lead meaningful, abundant, and joyful lives. Our holistic, evidence-based model offers a wide range of services - therapy, case management, yoga, behavioral health and substance use recovery groups, spiritual care, life skills, medical care, education, and job readiness. Our Care Team formally supports each participant for a full year, ensuring stability and long-term success. Now operating in Missouri, South Carolina, and Virginia, Concordance is a national leader in compassionate, innovative reentry care. As Development Coordinator, you will be responsible for supporting Concordance’s public and private development efforts, including grant writing and management. Working collaboratively with the Marketing, Communications, and Development team, you will play a crucial role in securing public and private funding to advance Concordance’s mission.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - YOUR ROLE WILL INVOLVE:

• Researching, identifying, applying for, and managing grants from governments and foundations
• Supporting the Director of Development and Director of Public Funding with executing upon public and private funding strategies, event planning, and donor stewardship
• Collaborating with Concordance’s research and quality team to produce grant reporting as needed
• Maintaining CRM platform with up-to-date donor records

The right candidate will come with the following attributes, education, experience and meet the physical requirements.

The right candidate will come with:

• Passion for our mission
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary Marketing, Communications, and Development team
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to build trusting, collaborative relationships with all levels of government and related stakeholders
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities
• Skill in data analysis to assess the effectiveness of public funding efforts and make data-driven decisions
• Skill in creatively and collaboratively identifying and shaping public funding sources
• Ability to manage CRM platform to track fundraising success

Required education, licensure, and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field
• 5+ years of experience in grant writing, government relations, contracting, or public funding

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Sit, stand, and walk for a considerable amount of time throughout the day.
• Occasionally, help set up Center events or move classrooms around including but not limited to carrying and setting up tables and chairs

Additional Information:

Why join Concordance: This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a transformative mission and make a lasting impact on the lives of justice-involved individuals. As part of the Concordance team, you'll play a crucial role in advancing our vision and shaping the future of reentry services nationwide. Team benefits: We understand the importance of work-life balance and the value of ensuring time for yourself and your family. We offer competitive pay and paid time off, a matching 401(k), and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage. Additionally, we cover other benefits such as basic life insurance, AD&D, professional development opportunities, and an EAP program, which gives you quick access to a wide range of life resources.

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• A dynamic and supportive work environment
• Matching 401(K) program
• Generous PTO
• Health & Wellness Stipend

Conditions of employment:
The offer for the right candidate is contingent upon successfully completing the following requirements that meet business and compliance standards.

• Successful completion of a drug test [passing]
• Satisfactory completion of a background check
• Verification of employment
• Verification of education
• Verification of employment eligibility via I-9
• Declaration of no conflicts of interest
• Signing the team member handbook

Join our team at Concordance where you can make a real difference, be part of an inspired and inspiring group of people, and, together, help drive our strategic future by redefining social justice and change.