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Development Coordinator (full time)
Do you have a passion for supporting outdoor education, health, the environment and volunteerism? Would you like to gain experience in nonprofit fundraising? This could be the opportunity for you!
We are seeking a full time Development Coordinator to support our fundraising efforts, generating resources to power our mission in the Charleston community. This position will work closely with the Executive Director to support the organization’s fundraising goals through individual giving, events, and grants. To learn more, see the job description linked below. Full job description here.
To apply, please send a resume & cover letter to careers@greenheartsc.org. Application deadline is January 25, 2026.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum one (1) year of experience working in fundraising, marketing, communications, nonprofit programs or other relevant work
- Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience
- Commitment to and passion for The Green Heart Project’s mission
- Strong work ethic and teamwork skills, with experience completing projects with a small team
- Ability to exercise good judgement, demonstrate an understanding of the ethical principles associated with working in development, and to use discretion in interactions with members of the community
- Strong verbal and written communication, organizational and analytical skills
- Strong computer skills, including collaborative applications such as Microsoft Suite or Google Workspace, and various social media platforms
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong commitment to promoting and supporting health, education, and volunteerism
- Experience using a donor CRM such as Salesforce (or similar system) preferred
- Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and work with minimal supervision
- Ability to accurately represent The Green Heart Project at external meetings, community events, and speaking engagements in a way that aligns with the organization’s brand, goals, and identity
Garden Volunteer
We are always looking for volunteers to support our school gardens and the Urban Farm at Enston Home!
Garden Volunteers commit to garden work days or special projects throughout the semester. Our work days have a capped number of volunteer spaces. Garden work days are posted on our Events Calendar, so take a look, sign up and we’ll see you out in the garden!
DetailsUrban Farm Field Trips
Interested in bringing a group of students to the Urban Farm at Enston Home? A Green Heart Urban Farm Field Trip will consist of a farm tour, hands on garden activity, and a farm-fresh taste-test. Field trips can be designed to the meet the needs of your students and cover a wide range of topics. Please note there is a cost of $10/person for field trips – however, if this cost is prohibitive, we are happy to discuss payment with you further.
Fill out this inquiry form to get the process started and contact, info@greenheartsc.org with any questions.
DetailsGarden Volunteers and Volunteer Groups
Garden Volunteers: We are always looking for qualified & passionate volunteers to support our farm & gardens throughout the year. Garden Volunteers commit to garden work days or special projects throughout the year. Spring workday dates are posted on our Events Calendar, so take a look, sign up, and we’ll see you out in the garden!
Volunteer Groups: We are currently accepting groups of 15 people or fewer to volunteer on Thursday evenings at the Urban Farm at Enston Home. We require volunteers to register on our Events Calendar beforehand, so please check to see if there are spots available. Outside of Thursday evenings, we organize a limited number of special garden volunteer events for our financial sponsors. If you are interested in sponsorship, please contact Executive Director, Jesse Blom at jesse@greenheartsc.org.
Other ideas?
Would you like to get involved with our project in a way that is not listed? We are always open to suggestions from our volunteers, and ideas to improve our gardens and our programs are always welcome! For more information, please contact us at volunteer@greenheartsc.org