Development and Administrative Coordinator

Development And Administrative CoordinatorDevelopment and Administrative Coordinators (DACs) at A.M. Crawford, Inc. (AMC) fulfill a hybrid role that supports administrative operations, client-facing fundraising work, and organizational knowledge management. The DAC works closely with AMC staff to provide administrative assistance, manage projects, support client engagement, and oversee office and information systems that enable the firm to operate efficiently and consistently.Specifically, DACs provide administrative support to the leadership team and consultants in the design, development, and submission of high quality grant proposals on behalf of AMC's Workforce Development clients, primarily union skilled trades apprenticeship training programs.

DACs also support in helping build and manage a pipeline of funder solicitations and request for proposal opportunities from relevant philanthropic, corporate social responsibility, state actor, and federal agency funders, ensuring that team deadlines are met, tasking is clear, coordination and communication is consistent, and submissions are complete. DACs assist in the review and select writing of various written outputs, including client reports, proposal submissions, and grant management deliverables, as well as coordinating various office support services including emails, appointments, and deadline calendars. The DAC will also work collaboratively with the AMC team to schedule activities, assist with research, manage databases, and complete other related proposal development and client management work as needed.In addition to core administrative and fundraising support responsibilities, the DAC plays an important role in capturing, organizing, and maintaining institutional knowledge, including documentation, transcripts, research materials, and internal resources. The DAC is expected to be curious about and comfortable experimenting with AI and digital productivity tools, and to contribute ideas for improving workflows, documentation, and internal learning systems.The DAC is evaluated based on how effectively they carry out assigned responsibilities, overall client and employee satisfaction, and progress toward performance goals outlined in annual goal-setting worksheets.Prior professional experience in a non-profit fundraising or federal grants and contracts business development role is preferred but not required.

Familiarity with the proposal lifecycle, non-profit fundraising databases, and federal awards management processes is highly preferred.Experience in the skilled trades isn't required, but because this role focuses on workforce development, candidates should be interested in learning about apprenticeship and union training programs.We are most interested in candidates with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to learn grant writing systems and requirements quickly.What You BringFundraising Support: You understand foundational grants development concepts, including those associated with grant writing, donor relations, and institutional fundraising, and can provide reliable administrative and coordination support for fundraising efforts. You believe in the power of union apprenticeship and training programs to build a skilled workforce with equitable, family-sustaining wages, and you're eager to help these programs grow.Administrative Skills: You demonstrate strong organizational and administrative skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work, and meet deadlines. You are adept at creating and maintaining files, records, and systems that support efficient operations.Communication: You possess clear, professional written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal abilities. You communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and leadership and contribute to positive working relationships.Project Management: You are able to plan, execute, and monitor tasks and projects to successful completion, ensuring deadlines and requirements are met.

You work collaboratively with colleagues to keep projects on track.Research: You have strong research skills and can gather, organize, and synthesize information from a variety of sources to support administrative and client-facing work.Software and Digital Fluency: You are proficient with AMC's and clients' software platforms and are able to learn new systems quickly. You demonstrate curiosity about and adaptability to AI and digital productivity tools.