Development Consultant - Temporary Position

Make a difference from day one

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. At Southwest Human Development, our services improve lives and help families by supporting young children and their caregivers during this important time.

Your skills, experience, and passion are needed at one of the nation’s largest nonprofits dedicated to early childhood development. Join our team and experience a long-term career which brings joy and satisfaction in knowing you make a difference.  We offer over 40 programs and services to more than 140,000 children.

Why candidates love working here

• 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.

Job title: Development Consultant - Temporary Position

Location/Work arrangement: SWHD Main Office in Phoenix, AZ

Schedule: Part Time, Temporary – 20 hours per week, 6 weeks

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.

What you’ll do:

• 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.

What you’ll bring:

• Experience creating engaging digital content across social media.

• Ability to research and approach businesses for donations. 

• Experience in corporate relations.

• Bachelor’s degree

• 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

Southwest Human Development is committed to creating a safe, healthy, and supportive environment for our employees and the communities we serve.  

Learn more about working with us 

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. 

Qualifications Education Required Bachelors or better. Experience Required Experience creating engaging digital content across social media. Experience in corporate relations. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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