Development and Communications Assistant
Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of NNJ•Secaucus, NJ
•$50,000 - $55,000•Onsite
About The Position
This position reports to the Chief External Affairs & Operations Officer (CEAOO). The Development & Communications Assistant will provide direct administrative and logistical support to enhance the organization's fundraising and communications activities. This is a good opportunity for a candidate who would like to learn about fundraising, events, and communications.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree required
- One or more years of internship or employment experience demonstrating strong organizational, administrative, or event coordination experience is required
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, Canva, website content management systems, e-mail marketing systems, and constituent database software
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Excellent writing, planning, presentation, and verbal communication skills
- Strong active listening skills and the ability to follow through on directives
- Strong initiative and follow-through with an enthusiastic, positive attitude
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, diverse professional environment and manage competing priorities
- Local travel within our region and across our three office locations is required
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree is a plus
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the CEAOO and External Affairs Manager to implement The Spring Soiree and Cooking & Conversation
- Coordinate logistics for our fundraising, cultivation, and other events including managing tickets, registrations, sponsors, venue needs, and the event auction.
- Manage the Employee Fundraising Committee
- Manage the department’s databases by updating records, entering data, and running reports
- Engage volunteers and coordinate volunteer opportunities
- Manage the organization’s intranet
- Execute website updates, event promotions, and simple graphic design tasks
- Execute event mailings and thank you letters
- Manage departmental invoices
- Handle additional development and communications duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
