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The Growth Team Coordinator for the PKD Foundation’s Growth Team will provide administrative and operational support to multiple teams, including Advancement, Community Development and Marketing. The position will coordinate and execute tasks on various projects and in multiple areas of growth team departments. This position reports to the Chief Growth Officer with dotted lines to the departmental leaders. Learn more.

Category: Full-time; Non-Exempt
Reports to: Chief Growth Officer
Location: Remote Headquarters in Kansas City MO

Summary

The Growth Team Coordinator for the PKD Foundation’s Growth Team will provide administrative and operational support to multiple teams, including Advancement, Community Development and Marketing. The position will coordinate and execute tasks on various projects and in multiple areas of growth team departments. This position reports to the Chief Growth Officer with dotted lines to the departmental leaders.

Responsibilities 

• Commit to understanding polycystic kidney disease and the mission of the PKD Foundation.
• Provide administrative support to the Chief Growth Officer to optimize efficiency within the Growth team and departments within it.
• Manage and monitor donor relations email inbox and general phone inquiries; triage messages as needed.
• Assist with coordination of the memorial/tribute process.
• Run weekly donor stewardship letters for organizational leadership.
• Manage Stewardship Volunteer program.
• Coordination of special event insurance needs.
• Support Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) process to ensure policies are updated and organized.
• Sending out organizational communications and press releases.
• Coordination and distribution of community emails.
• Partner with Marketing Department on mass mailing jobs.
• Tracking email and data analytics for reporting.
• Coordination with finance team to ensure timely and accurate invoice processing and payment.
• Customer service support for the Walk for PKD program.
• Coordinate distribution of event materials and resources to volunteer leadership.
• Other administrative and project management tasks as assigned.

Preferred Skills and Competencies

Ideal Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in non-profit management, communications, or business.
• Three to four years’ experience in an operational or fundraising support role.
• Experience with donor management systems (Salesforce or similar), Microsoft Office Suite and other fundraising related software and systems.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, including staff, volunteers, and vendor partners; High degree of professionalism.
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to problem solve.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong organizational and project management skills; proficiency in managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrable track record of initiative, resourcefulness and willingness to learn.
• Proven ability to work independently in a remote environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines, while also serving as a support member of a multi-departmental team.
• Familiarity of remote office setting including video communications (Zoom) and a virtual meetings.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Use hands and arms, read, stoop, crouch, talk, hear, see objects clearly at 20 inches or less.
• Lift and move items weighing up to 20 lbs.

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

Benefits*

We value our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive compensation (commensurate with experience), in addition to a benefits package including:

• Employer paid medical benefits including healthcare, dental, and vision for individual.
• Employer funded HSA (for those who elect a HDHP)
• Life insurance and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with 12% employer contribution, no match required, after six months of continuous service.
• 11+ paid Holidays and 20 PTO days per year
• Fully remote work environment, with collaborative business center available to employees local to the Kansas City metro area as needed.

*Benefits are subject to board review annually and may change

As required by applicable Pay Transparency laws, PKDF provides a range of minimum compensation for roles that may be hired in locations under these requirements. Multiple factors may be used to determine your actual salary, including: your specific skills and experience, physical location, or other relevant factors. The salary range for this position may be lower or higher in different markets.

The anticipated pay range for this role is: $20– 25 per hour.

The PKD Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and dedicated to the belief that all lives have equal value. We are committed to creating a work environment where employees thrive both personally and professionally. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy status, veteran status, cultures, beliefs, or any other status protected by law.

To Apply

Qualified candidates are encouraged to forward their cover letter, résumé, and salary requirements to: careers@pkdcure.org. Please reference job title in the subject line.

As part of our standard hiring process for new employees, employment with the PKD Foundation will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check. As of October 1, 2021 the PKD Foundation has a policy requiring all employees either provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or submit a Request for Accommodation if in need of an exemption from this policy due to a medical reason, or because of a sincerely held religious belief.