Pease Park Conservancy announced on Apr. 14 the opening of a full-time Development Coordinator position based in Austin, Texas. The role will support fundraising efforts and assist with event planning, donor stewardship, and administrative tasks as part of the organization’s development team.
The hiring is significant because Pease Park Conservancy secures private funding to support park maintenance, improvements, and programming beyond what city resources provide, according to the official website. This helps ensure that Pease Park remains an accessible urban green space for play, adventure, and connectivity.
The Development Coordinator will be responsible for managing donor data, tracking sponsor benefits, building stewardship plans for donors, supporting meetings and events—including annual fundraisers like Squirrel Fest and Pride Picnic—and creating content for campaigns in conjunction with the communications team. Candidates should have at least one year of experience in fundraising or project coordination and possess strong communication skills. Previous experience with CRM software such as Salesforce or Donorbox is considered a plus.
In addition to supporting internal operations at its office on Shoal Creek Boulevard across from Pease Park, the coordinator will help foster long-term relationships with community members and donors while collaborating on projects that advance the mission of restoring and maintaining Austin’s first public park. The organization promotes inclusivity by keeping the park accessible to all visitors while fostering community engagement through various initiatives, according to the official website.
Pease Park Conservancy manages public parkland featuring trails and gathering spaces along Shoal Creek in central Austin over an area of 84 acres as part of its partnership with the City of Austin for ongoing care and enhancement of Pease Park—aiming to restore it as a dynamic natural and cultural asset for everyone according to information from its official website.
Applications require a resume, cover letter detailing suitability for the position, and three professional references submitted via email.
