Development Operations and Research Coordinator
DESCRIPTION
DEVELOPMENT OPERATIONS and RESEARCH COORDINATOR
Department: DEVELOPMENT
Location: SEATTLE, WA
FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT
Position Status: FULL TIME, REGULAR, SALARIED
Position Location: 60% ONSITE/40% LOCAL REMOTE. (Eligible for local remote work (with supervisor approval) after completion of the 90-day orientation period.)
Compensation: $52,000 - $60,000/annually
Reports to: Associate Director of Development – Annual Fund & Estate Management
Preferred Start Date: NOVEMBER 2026
POSITION SUMMARY
This role helps make sure donations are recorded accurately, and donor communications are timely and clear. The Development Operations & Research Coordinator enters gifts into Tessitura, prepares acknowledgements and tax receipts, fulfills the research needs of the department to achieve fundraising goals, and helps the Development team keep donor records, reports, and communications accurate and organized.
A full job description is available here: Development Operations and Research Coordinator
Desired Start Date: November 16, 2026
BENEFITS
Pay Range: $52,000 - $60,000 Annual
Seattle Opera provides a generous benefits package which currently includes:
Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Group Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Employee-funded 403(b) Savings Plan
80 hours (2 weeks) of vacation time (1st Year Accrual Rate with increases in years 2 and 5)
10 paid holidays plus 3 personal days per year
12 days of sick time per year
Choice of fully funded transit pass, or 50% funded, special rate parking pass
Staff ticket comps and class discounts
HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted at the online portal Development Operations and Research Coordinator
Be sure to include both cover letter and a resume.
Early consideration deadline is October 15th. We will continue reviewing applications on a rolling basis if needed, until the position is filled.
When you submit your application, you will receive an automated message noting your materials have been received. Unfortunately, we cannot respond to all applicants due to the high volume of resumes submitted. No phone calls, please.
Application Deadline: October 19, 2026
Application Email/Link: secure7.saashr.com/ta/6210688.careers?ShowJob=638027990&lang=en-US