Job Description

East Lansing, Michigan, United States Principal Gifts 40001229 Full Time/Part Time: Temporary Remote Work: Remote-Friendly Support Staff Opening on: Nov 20 2025 Closing at: Jan 30 2026 - 23:55 EST 05 Pay Commensurate with Experience University Advancement 1097762

Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

This is a temporary or an on-call position. Provides professional support. Responsibilities may include general business, science, medical, agricultural or other professional support functions. Term: Temps can work two (2) nine (9) month terms with a week break in service in between and at the end of the second term terminate for three (3) months or switch to an on-call. On-Call allowed to work 1039 hours in any twelve (12) month period.

Unit Position Summary

The

Campaign Volunteer Coordinator

is responsible for assisting the Campaign Director in the oversight of recruitment, training, and management of volunteers within the context of the MSU 2032 campaign. This role provides important administrative support so the Campaign Director can ensure academic partners, volunteers, and unit colleagues are effectively organized and supported to help achieve the campaign's objectives. The Campaign Volunteer Coordinator plays a key role in stewardship of campaign volunteers, organizing and managing event schedules, and maintaining effective internal and external communication with volunteers.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Assist the campaign director in building a communication plan for volunteers to keep them engaged, informed, and encouraged throughout the campaign. + Work with the Campaign Director to regularly update volunteers on campaign progress, key dates, and upcoming opportunities for involvement.
+ Track and maintain accurate records of volunteer activities, and engagement.
+ Create and maintain volunteer databases to track volunteer information, preferences, and peer prospect identification.
+ With Direction from the campaign Director, manage calendar invites, send reminders, and keep internal and external partners informed of campaign opportunities.

Desired Qualifications

Education:


Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, business, nonprofit management, or a related field.

Professional Experience:


6+ months of experience in donor relations, fundraising, development, or stewardship. Familiarity with donor databases (e.g., Raiser's Edge, Salesforce NPSP).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Resume and cover letter

Special Instructions

If you have any questions, please reach out to Sarah Lowen at

LOWENSA2@MSU.EDU

.

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

Advancement.msu.edu

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.