Coordinator, Business Development - Think Together

Santa Ana, CA 92701

About the Job

Overview:

Coordinator, Business Development

Founded in 1997, Think Together partners with schools to change the odds for kids by providing award-winning programs during and outside the school day. We’re one of California’s largest nonprofits working in school districts from San Diego to San Francisco. Whether you’re interested in early learning, elementary, middle or high school, you can invest in your community by working at a local school or working within our home office providing support!

JOB SUMMARY: The Business Development Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting the business development team by providing comprehensive administrative assistance. This position is responsible for managing travel arrangements, coordinating event logistics, scheduling meetings, and performing other administrative tasks related to customer relationship management (CRM). By handling day-to-day administrative duties, the Business Development Coordinator ensures smooth operations, allowing the team to focus on strategic initiatives and client engagement. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of multitasking in a fast-paced environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Team Efficiency and Coordination
• Provide administrative support that enhances the team’s productivity, including managing travel arrangements, meeting schedules, and event logistics.
• Implement and adjust administrative processes and workflows to improve efficiency and support team needs.

Event Coordination
• Coordinate logistics for events, including setup, attendee management, and post-event follow-up.
• Manage event logistics such as venue selection, catering, and on-site arrangements in consultation with the business development team and within budget.

CRM Management and Communication
• Support CRM data entry into Salesforce and report generation to ensure accuracy and relevance for business development activities.
• Facilitate clear and timely communication between the business development team and external stakeholders.
• Manage and adjust schedules for meetings, appointments, and team activities to ensure effective coordination.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Communications, or a related field preferred.
• 2-4 years of administrative support or project management experience, preferably in a business development or sales environment.
• Experience with customer relationship management (CRM) systems (e.g., Salesforce), project management systems (e.g., Asana), and event coordination is a plus.
• Proven track record of managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently, prioritize activities, and maintain attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to facilitate effective interactions with stakeholders.
• Competence with CRM systems, office software, and other relevant tools.
• Capacity to identify issues, develop solutions, and handle unexpected challenges effectively.
• Commitment to providing excellent support and ensuring a positive experience for all stakeholders.

COMPUTER SKILLS:
• Intermediate level experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote and Adobe
• File Management (One Drive, Box, Dropbox, etc.)
• Customer Relationship Management software (Salesforce)
• Project Management tools (Asana, Microsoft Planner, etc.
• Email, Internet, website, and social media platforms.
• Use of typical office equipment

COMPENSATION: Salary $66,700

Think Together is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, religious creed, physical disability, mental disability, age for individuals age 40 and over, medical condition (as defined by state law (for example, cancer or genetic characteristics or HIV/AIDS), marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

Source : Think Together