Scholarship and Donation Coordinator

Job overview

The Scholarship and Donation Coordinator role is primarily onsite at Dakota Economic Development Corporation headquarters in Fort Thompson, SD. Compensation is described as commensurate with experience, with offers competitive based on qualifications; no numeric range is specified. The role supports DEDC scholarship and donation initiatives tied to community development and economic growth. The coordinator manages application intake, checks documentation for completeness and compliance, prepares files for committee review, communicates with applicants and donors, maintains program records, supports review meetings, and coordinates the Summer Youth Program. Occasional travel may be required for community engagement or training.

What you'll do

• Receive and review scholarship and donation applications
• verify required documentation
• prepare committee packets
• communicate with applicants, donors, and internal stakeholders
• maintain accurate records
• support review meetings
• coordinate the Summer Youth Program
• assist with other DEDC projects as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

scholarship coordinator

donation coordinator

fort thompson sd

dakota economic development corp

application intake

documentation compliance

committee packets

community engagement

summer youth program

database records

occasional travel

tribal preference

health insurance

401(k) match

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• vacation and paid leave
• professional development and training.

Why this role

Tribal preference applies to hiring, promotion, training, and layoffs when candidates meet minimum qualifications.

About the employer

Dakota Economic Development Corp is hiring for this role. Industry: Administration of General Economic Programs. Sector: 92.