Development Consultant - Temporary Position

Southwest Human Development is Arizona’s largest nonprofit dedicated to early childhood development. The first five years of life are the most critical in a child’s development. Our services improve lives and help families by supporting young children and their caregivers during this important time.

About the role

The Development Consultant will provide temporary support to the Development Team Managers during a defined six-week assignment. Responsibilities include assisting with event follow-up, recruitment efforts, cultivating donations from local and national businesses, drafting social media content, supporting corporate partnership opportunities, and contributing to other project-based initiatives as needed. This temporary role is designed to help advance SWHD’s immediate development goals, strengthen community engagement, and expand support for our mission.

This is a temporary, part-time position scheduled for up to 20 hours per week for a six-week period.

Responsibilities

• Contact attendees of the August 12th WGC event to invite them to sign up as a member of WGC.
• Request “in-kind” donations from businesses for our November golf tournaments.
• Assist with developing strategies to approach companies to meet their needs for staff engagement and meetings philanthropic goals.
• Temporarily manage day-to-day social media operations, including planning, scheduling, publishing, and moderating content with a high degree of independence.
• Monitor social media performance and audience engagement, using insights and trends to refine content strategy and improve results.

Requirements

• Experience creating engaging digital content across social media.
• Ability to research and approach businesses for donations.
• Experience in corporate relations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related field.
• Possess an insured & registered vehicle and a valid AZ driver’s license.
• Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card - OR - must qualify for a valid Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• DES Criminal Affidavit Required.

Schedule

Part Time, Temporary - 20 hours per week, 6 weeks.

Benefits

• Contribute to meaningful work that helps children and families build strong foundations for the future.
• Build your future with access to learning, development, and career advancement opportunities.
• Be part of a collaborative, purpose-driven culture where your work truly matters.
• Join a Great Place to Work® Certified organization, with a culture shaped by employee feedback and built on trust, support, and collaboration.

Our core values reflect our commitment to children, families, caregivers, and the communities we serve. They guide how we work, how we support one another, and how we grow as a team. Learn more about our values here.