Development Coordinator

About daedae is a Connecticut nonprofit focused on human formation and workforce development for young people and working professionals. We run programs in frontier technologies (Cybersecturity, AI, Quantum Computing, etc.) for high school students and adults, with campuses and events in New Haven, Stamford, and Hartford. The roleThe Development Coordinator keeps dae's relationship-building engine running: scheduling the right meetings, researching prospects before they happen, tracking every account, and representing dae in person at community, civic, and industry events.This is an early-career role for someone who likes people as much as they like getting organized. You'll be dae's presence at local conferences, networking events, etc., and the person who makes sure key conversations turns into a follow-up for dae’s leadership.This role reports directly to the CEO and serves as their representative in the marketplace for certain events. There is a dotted-line relationship to the COO for alignment on CRM, event management, and other operational aspects of the role. This is a full-time position, with a very generous benefits package that includes 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and long-term disability premiums. What you'll doEvents: Plan dae marketplace events + Represent dae at external events  (about 35%)Attend networking events, chamber and civic gatherings, education and workforce convenings, and community events on dae's behalf, including some eveningsIntroduce/represent dae, collect contacts, and identify potential relationships for the organizationFollow up within 48 hours and log every meaningful contactStaff dae tables and booths at third-party events and dae's own public eventsPlan dae-hosted thought-leadership / marketplace events (with strategy designed by leadership and execution support from the internal Ops team)Schedule and coordinate meetings (about 20%)Book and confirm meetings with current and potential funders, corporate partners, school leaders, and community partnersPrepare a short briefing for each meeting: who, why, history, etc.Track next steps and make sure follow-ups happenResearch (about 35%)Research foundations, companies, school districts, and individuals as potential partnersBuild and maintain event calendars for external events worth attending / being represented at (for both themselves and the organization's leadership)Monitor local news and sector/industry trends for relevant developmentsResearch local, regional, and national opportunities for speaking events, panels, OpEd and article creation, etc. for dae leadership and manage the speaker / author submission processTrack accounts and pipeline (about 10%)Keep partner and potential partner records current, working with the Ops team to manage the CRMPrepare a weekly marketplace and pipeline update / reportMaintain stewardship touchpoints: thank-yous, updates, and invitations Who you areRequired2–3 years of experience in development, marketing, communications, public relations, community outreach, or a client-facing roleBachelor's degree in marketing, public relations, communications, or a related field - or equivalent experienceAt ease walking into a room of strangers and starting conversationsHighly organized and proactive: you keep calendars, notes, and follow-ups tight without being reminded. This is critical, non-negotiable competence Clear, professional writer for emails, briefings, and thank-you notesComfortable with shared calendars, project management tools, and online research – ideally, also with CRM tools (we use Monday.com’s CRM platform)Available to attend some evening events and very occasional Saturday events. Travel among New Haven, Stamford, and Hartford (and any future dae campus locations/cities in CT); a valid driver's license and reliable transportationDesirable, but not requiredExperience in nonprofit, education, or workforce developmentFamiliarity with Connecticut's civic, business, or education communityInterest in human development, professional learning, and/or emerging technology DetailsLocation: New Haven, Stamford, and Hartford, CT (and any future dae campus locations/cities in CT)Schedule: Full-time; some evenings and very occasional Saturdays for events Compensation & Benefits: The good-faith salary range for this full-time, exempt position is $55,000-$65,000 per year (about $63,000–$75,000 in total compensation including employer-paid premiums). The final offer within this range will depend on factors such as relevant experience, skills, and internal equity. Pay is issued semi-monthly, on the 15th and last day of each month.This position is benefits eligible. Full-time employees may enroll in medical, dental, vision, and life insurance beginning the first of the month after their start date. dae currently covers 100% of the monthly premium for employee-only coverage; this percentage is reviewed annually. Coverage for a partner or dependents is available at the employee's cost.Employees who are over 21 years of age are eligible to participate in our qualified retirement plan. After one year of employment, employees are eligible to receive an employer match of up to 4% of base salary.Employees also receive paid sick leave in accordance with Connecticut law. Discretionary PTO / Vacation time is accrued as follows: 5 days in the first year of employment; 10 days in years 2, 3, and 4 of employment; 15 days at year 5 of employment as per company policy. Employees receive holiday pay (equal to regular pay) for any campus closures and holidays.