Development Associate

Development Associate

Classification: Full-time

Reports to: Director of Development

Location: Flexible, preferably in Panajachel, Guatemala

Position Overview

Reporting to the Development Director, the Development Associate is responsible for managing logistics and development operations for the Fundraising Department at Mercado Global. This position works closely with other development team members and key staff. This role leads management of Mercado Global’s donor database, development operations, and event logistics, as well as providing other key support to department leaders.

Mercado Global seeks a Development Associate who is enthusiastic about the opportunity to help expand a cutting-edge model for fighting poverty and empowering women in rural Central America. They should have strong self-initiative and leadership capabilities, interpersonal and communication skills, attention to detail, excitement for learning the ins and outs of development, and a passion for our mission and work.

This position provides fundraising enthusiasts with the opportunity to work with our network of donors, our talented team in Guatemala and NYC, and the Indigenous women we serve. This position is ideally based at our field office in Panajachel, Guatemala, but remote work is possible.

Key Responsibilities

Events

• Manage logistics and coordination for corporate and individual events (fundraising, cultivation & sales events)
• Manage sponsors and in-kind donors as assigned
• Manage logistics and support for the organization’s galas

Executive Assistance

• Draft communications for development team leaders as needed
• Conduct donor research (individual, corporate & foundation) and assist with meeting preparation as needed
• Manage travel arrangements for development staff & support itinerary creation as needed
• Support call note-taking and follow-up as needed
• Provide other support as needed and as time allows

Operations

• Manage data entry into Salesforce
• Generate fundraising reports as needed
• Lead donor acknowledgment letter creation
• Manage scheduling for the development team & board committees
• Manage recruitment efforts for staff and for intern positions as needed
• Manage logistics for donor trips to Guatemala

Key Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree
• Two to three years experience in project management, logistics or executive assistance.
• Experience working with Salesforce or similar CRM system.
• Fluency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated ability to move multiple projects forward simultaneously.
• Excellent planning, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to top-quality, self-driven work.
• Ability to work in a team setting and communicate effectively. Must be able to receive and incorporate feedback.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English required, in Spanish is a plus.
• Enthusiasm for Mercado Global's mission.

How to Apply

Please send cover letter and resume to apply@mercadoglobal.org.

Please indicate “Development Associate” in the subject line of your email.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to supporting a diverse task force. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

About Mercado Global:

Mercado Global is focused on transforming the lives of women. We create beautiful and thoughtfully designed accessories that not only have the ability to transform an outfit, they can empower an entire community of indigenous women in rural Latin America.

A single thread is stronger when woven with many others. Through our not‐for‐profit model, we strengthen communities of women, weaving savings and loan support, education, and market access into a program focused on financial independence to overcome poverty.

Our collections are handmade by these expert weavers, changing a look from day to night, from beach to boardroom, helping women to express their personal style.

Mercado Global’s partners include Nordstrom, Levi Strauss and Free People, among others. Newsweek has featured Mercado Global on its cover, and Good Morning America, Harper’s Bazaar, and others have showcased the organization’s designs. Our institutional supporters include the Levi Strauss Foundation, the PIMCO Foundation, the World Bank, and the Greater Impact Foundation.

Learn more at www.mercadoglobal.org