Development Coordinator- Peoria Zoo Membership

DUTIES: Under the general supervision of the Director of Development, the Coordinator – Peoria Zoo Membership is responsible for the

following:

• Assist in identifying members who are candidates for higher levels of membership and/or giving and for reducing the number of lapsed

members.

• Work with supervisor to set measurable goals for membership attraction and retention and be accountable for the same.

• Participate in the planning and coordination of member events.

• Support the issuance of timely membership renewal materials, and maintenance of accurate membership records as needed.

• Collaborate with other Peoria Park District facilities to implement plans and programs to focused on maintaining and growing Zoo

memberships and benefits of the same, including those offered at other facilities.

• Assist the membership program by processing and maintaining membership records and printing and generating mailing materials.

• Assist at all member, donor, and special events as required.

• Participate in marketing efforts to increase capital and major gifts (individuals, corporations, foundations, newsletters).

• Assist in the preparation of annual sponsorship packets in coordination with other departments.

• Perform clerical duties such as data entry, ordering supplies, meeting preparation, and preparing reports.

• Assist in the solicitation of sponsors.

• Follow all safety procedures that pertain to the duties performed.

• Support all aspects of the Park District’s safety program.

• Perform other related duties as assigned to achieve the goals and mission of PZS.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to manipulate keyboard and phone.

• Ability to bend at waist and knees to file.

• Ability to understand and complete record keeping and paperwork relative to job duties.

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds occasionally.

• Ability to solve problems, instruct, coordinate, evaluate, organize, plan, observe, interpret, and advise.

• Ability to address customer service issues with minimal supervision.

• Ability to treat all members and donors professionally and confidentially.