Development Coordinator

Job overview

The Development Coordinator role is onsite in Draper, UT. Compensation is $16+ DOE. The position supports the Living Planet Aquarium's annual giving, fundraising, and corporate partnership programs, advancing its mission to inspire people to explore, discover, and learn about Earth's diverse ecosystems. The coordinator handles donor, member, and partner communications, ticket requests, program processes, constituent records, and support for donor events and corporate partnership logistics. This work helps maintain donor service and recognition and keeps development program activities organized.

What you'll do

• Respond to donor, member, and partner calls and emails
• process ticket requests
• support day-to-day development program processes and benefit fulfillment
• maintain donor communications, notes, and constituent records in Salesforce
• assist with donor tours, stewardship events, recognition signage, and benefit delivery
• help schedule corporate partnership activations and track partner benefits
• assist with grant and prospect research administration. Periodic weekend or evening work and some holidays are expected with advance notice.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

development coordinator

the living planet aquarium

draper ut

onsite

full-time

annual giving

fundraising

corporate partnerships

donor relations

salesforce

donor events

$16+ doe

weekend or evening work

aquarium membership

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• optional FSA/HSA
• paid time off and 12 paid holidays
• paid bereavement and new child leave
• employer-paid short-term disability
• optional long-term disability
• onsite childcare
• 401(k) match up to 4%, vested from day one of contribution
• EAP
• free Aquarium membership
• ticket, gift shop, café, animal encounter, pet insurance, footwear, entertainment, travel, and retail discounts.

Why this role

Entry-level role; Salesforce experience is preferred but not required. Full-time benefits include paid time off, 12 paid holidays, a 401(k) match up to 4%, and free Aquarium membership.

About the employer

The Living Planet Aquarium is hiring for this role. Industry: Zoos and Botanical Gardens. Sector: 71.