Development Coordinator

Utah is home to five national parks, world-class skiing and snowboarding, hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails, and stunning deserts, mountains, and lakes, all within easy driving distance. Outdoor adventure is part of everyday life.

The Salt Lake Valley consistently ranks high for safety, clean communities, short commute times, and family-friendly amenities. Draper offers a balance of suburban comfort and urban access, with downtown Salt Lake City just 15 minutes away. Enjoy all four seasons without extremes—sunny summers, colorful falls, snowy winters, and mild springs, perfect for both outdoor recreation and city living. Utah’s communities are known for being engaged, supportive, and service-oriented, making it easy for newcomers to feel at home.

Loveland Living Planet Aquarium (LLPA) is a mission-driven institution dedicated to inspiring people to explore, discover, and learn about Earth’s diverse ecosystems. Founded in 1997, the Aquarium provides impactful educational experiences for guests of all ages and backgrounds.

Since opening its Draper, Utah facility in 2014, LLPA has welcomed more than 10 million visitors and delivered over 650,000 educational experiences to students. Home to over 4,000 animals representing 650 species, the Aquarium features immersive habitats from around the world, including coral reefs, kelp forests, the deep ocean, Antarctic waters, tropical rainforests, Asian cloud forests, and Utah’s freshwater ecosystems.

Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) since 2019, LLPA is in an exciting phase of growth. With the opening of the Sam and Aline Skaggs Science Learning Center, the Aquarium became the largest in the Mountain West and the fifth largest aquarium in the continental United States, offering expanded opportunities for education, research, and professional impact.

The Development Coordinator supports LLPA's annual giving, fundraising, and corporate partnership programs. The role responds to donor, member, and partner phone calls and emails, fulfills ticket requests, helps manage the day-to-day processes of development programs, maintains constituent records in Salesforce, and assists with donor events, tours, and recognition. This is an entry-level position well suited to someone who communicates clearly, stays organized, and enjoys working with the public.

The role is well suited to someone who communicates clearly, stays organized, and enjoys working with the public. Experience in a nonprofit setting is a plus, with excellent customer service and courteous manners.

• High school diploma or equivalent;
  Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Customer service experience preferred
• Experience in a nonprofit, museum, or other guest-facing setting is a plus but not required
• Friendly, professional phone and email communication with team members, Aquarium members, donors, corporate partners, and the general public
• Strong organizational, time management, planning, and multi-tasking skills
• Attention to detail when entering, tracking, and reporting on donor and partner data
• Discretion when working with sensitive and confidential financial information
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to ask questions when needed
• Basic computer skills, including email, calendars, and word processing; database or technical experience is not required. Salesforce experience preferred but not required; willingness to learn new software

• Return donor, member, and partner phone calls and emails in a timely, courteous manner
• Process and fulfill ticket requests
• Manage day-to-day processes and assist with donor service and benefit…