Development Coordinator

About San Francisco Baykeeper

Baykeeper defends San Francisco Bay and the health of the watershed from the biggest environmental threats and holds corporate and government polluters accountable. For 37 years, we’ve used science, advocacy, and law to achieve hundreds of legal and policy victories that have reduced industrial pollution, sewage spills, fossil fuel contamination, and toxic pollutants to protect the Bay’s wildlife and community health.

Our team values integrity and respect, including in how we treat our employees. We are committed to continuously building on our collaborative workplace environment, and we support the physical and mental health of our employees, as well as a positive work-life balance. We are a passionate results-oriented staff with an engaged community of donors and volunteers. 

The Position

The Development Coordinator will support Baykeeper’s individual giving and corporate partnership programs, as well as help plan and implement fundraising and outreach events. Working closely with the Development Director and Development Manager, the Development Coordinator ensures both smooth operations internally and excellent interactions with Baykeeper supporters, volunteers, and the public.

This position offers an opportunity to engage across a wide range of fundraising initiatives. The ideal candidate enjoys organizing multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment; detailed management of data systems and event logistics; and enthusiastically engaging supporters and volunteers in Baykeeper’s mission to defend San Francisco Bay.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

●     Support fundraising strategies for individual donors, such as producing customized appeals and communications for different target audiences.

●     Support cultivation strategies for corporate partners, including shoreline cleanup events and other employee engagement opportunities.

●     Coordinate Baykeeper events, including logistics, event setup, materials, and participant registration and management.

●     Manage Baykeeper’s donor database to maintain accurate contact, contribution, and event records. Supervise part-time database volunteer and contractor to ensure accurate processing of donations from a wide range of sources.

●     Produce prompt, customized acknowledgement letters and contribution reports.

●     Supervise volunteers/interns as needed to support in-office work and external outreach events.

●     Perform operational tasks for the organization as assigned.

Essential Qualifications

●     1-3 years of experience managing projects in a fast-paced, professional environment; preference for experience in a nonprofit and/or fundraising role.

●     Experience managing database records and a passion for accurate data tracking.

●     Experience putting on events and handling event logistics.

●     Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Suite.

●     Attention to detail, a proven ability to stay organized, and an enjoyment of collaborating closely with team members to move projects forward.

●     Strong track record of attendance, punctuality, and meeting deadlines.

●     Willingness to travel to and staff events around the Bay Area, transport event supplies, and work occasional extended hours for events on evenings and weekends.

●     Commitment to advancing equity, inclusion, and a respectful workplace.

●     Passion for working with non-profit and/or mission-driven causes.

●     A valid driver’s license and ability to drive to deliver event supplies and/or attend events as needed.

Work Location (Bay Area, hybrid)

The Development Coordinator is a hybrid role. The employee must live in the Bay Area and will work in the Baykeeper office approximately 1 time per week (or more as needed) for gift intake, event preparation, and coordination of materials and mailings. Baykeeper’s office is located in downtown Oakland, convenient to 19th Street BART station and other public transit.

While working remotely, employees must be online and focused on job duties during regular work hours, typically Monday-Friday 9am to 5pm, including availability for messages, phone calls, and online meetings.

Physical Demands

The physical demands of this position include utilizing computer equipment; communicating online, via phone, and in-person with colleagues and partners; carrying up to 20 pounds of cleanup equipment, event materials, or other items; operating a vehicle and loading/unloading event supplies; and an ability to access and set up outdoor and indoor event venues. These demands 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 participate in the application process or to perform the essential functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baykeeper does not discriminate in employment opportunities and adheres to equal employment laws and best practices. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where we learn and work together to protect the Bay and Bay Area communities through engagement and understanding of all perspectives.

Salary

This is an hourly, non-exempt position. The salary range for this position is $33.18 to $35.10 per hour, depending on experience, with an expectation to work 40 hours per week (typically, Monday through Friday 9-5pm with occasional evenings and weekends) for approximate annual earnings of $69,000 to $73,000.

Benefits Package

• Generous paid time off every year:
• 17 vacation days per year, which accrue up to a maximum cap of 25 days
• 12 sick days to care for yourself, family members or pets, may be used as mental health days
• 12 holidays with flexibility for diverse religious/cultural observances
• 2 days for volunteerism or social justice activism
• Birthday holiday for employee, and
• Extra time off during winter holidays, typically the days between Christmas and New Year’s
• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for employees
• As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Baykeeper is currently a qualifying employer under the federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program.
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution (as the budget allows) following one year of employment
• Access to flexible spending accounts for medical, transit, and dependent care costs for employee contributions
• Paid basic life insurance policy for employees
• Full access to Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunity for limited paid commute time and reimbursed commute cost when travel is required

Applications  

If you are interested in joining our team, please send a cover letter and resumé in PDF format to jobs@baykeeper.org, subject line “YOUR LAST NAME, Development Coordinator.” Applications will be reviewed by the hiring team on a rolling basis, and interviews will be scheduled starting the week of May 18, 2026.

Please note: Your cover letter is important to the application process because it helps our hiring team assess your writing skills and your genuine interest in the position. In your 1-page cover letter, please briefly describe: 1) Why are you interested in working for Baykeeper? and 2) What experiences make you a good fit to serve as Baykeeper’s Development Coordinator?