06/18/2026
Make an impact in Cardinal Nation through MEF! The Melissa Education Foundation is seeking a part-time Development & Communications Coordinator to help grow support for students, educators, and innovative opportunities across Melissa ISD. If you have experience in fundraising, communications, or community engagement, we'd love to hear from you.
📧 Interested? Send your resume and cover letter to: [email protected]
📄 See the full job description below:
📝 Position Overview
* The Development & Communications Coordinator is a key member of the Melissa Education Foundation team.
* This part-time contract position supports donor tracking, gift processing, and fundraising efforts that advance the MEF mission.
* Opportunity for growth into a larger role.
🎯 Key Responsibilities
Fundraising & Donor Management
* Record and maintain all fundraising activities in the DonorView database.
* Enter gifts, donations, and event registrations.
* Update donor and prospective donor contact information.
* Collaborate with the Board Treasurer to reconcile fundraising income.
* Record grant and scholarship submissions and reporting deadlines.
* Assist with moves management and sponsorship opportunities.
✉️ Donor Communications
* Create, print, mail, and track acknowledgment letters, receipts, renewal notices, and pledge reminders.
* Coordinate communication campaigns, including proposals, reports, invitations, printing, packaging, and mailing.
* Ensure timely correspondence.
🤝 Partnership & Administrative Support
* Serve as the liaison for Melissa ISD.
* Lead MEF administrative functions.
* Coordinate Board meeting preparation.
* Manage the proper storage of department files, both electronic and hard copy.
* Perform other assigned duties.
✅ Qualifications
* Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
* A writing assessment may be conducted during the interview process.
* Extreme attention to detail and accuracy.
* Donor or CRM software experience preferred.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
* Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
* Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
* Demonstrates integrity and personal accountability.
* Bachelor's degree preferred.
* A cover letter is required with your application.
⚙️ Essential Functions
Regular Requirements
* Sit for extended periods while using a computer.
* Communicate by telephone.
Occasional Requirements
* Stand, walk, and climb stairs during fundraising functions.
* Lift and move light boxes up to 20 pounds.
* Set up and take down event furniture.
Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
