Development Specialist

Description

At the Center for Open Science (COS), we build the tools to make it possible and easy for the research community to make scientific investigations’ data, results, and outcomes open, transparent, and reproducible. Our team is dedicated to improving the alignment between scientific values and scientific practices to improve the accumulation and application of knowledge. The COS team moves quickly, identifies problems and creates solutions, encourages risk-taking, blends science and technology, and is collaborative, high energy, and dedicated to openness.

The COS Development team is responsible for securing the support from public agencies, private foundations, corporations, and individual donors that enables COS to achieve its mission. The Development Specialist plays a key role in COS’ ability to successfully engage each type of supporter. Over time, a successful Development Specialist will take on increasing responsibility and autonomy.

We take many qualifications into consideration. If you are on the fence about applying because you are unsure whether you are qualified, we strongly encourage you to apply.

Job Duties

The Development Specialist will support team priorities across the key areas of 1) individual donor and prospect management and administration and 2) proposal development and grant management.

This role works directly with both the Director of Development and the Senior Development Manager.

This role also works closely with the COS Marketing and Communications team on campaigns and social media initiatives.

Skills Required

Proven organizational skills, ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize, and maintain a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Demonstrated capability to work both independently and as a part of a team, to take initiative, and meet deadlines within strict time constraints.

Excellent writing and editing skills.

Familiarity with Salesforce or a similar Customer Relationship Management platform preferred.

Work Schedule

This is a fully remote position with a requirement to attend approximately two multi-day in-person meetings per year.

COS supports flexibility in work scheduling. Individuals who would like to work outside a 9am – 5pm Eastern Time (ET) schedule must work with their managers to establish core hours of availability. Modifications for different time zones will be considered for team collaboration.

Additional Info

Required experience and/or degree:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

1 – 3 years experience working in fundraising and/or project

management in a nonprofit organization preferred.
Experience in scientific research, science communications, and/or open science is an asset but not a requirement for this role.