Development Assistant - Temp
About The Position
GENERAL INTRODUCTION: The Archdiocese of Seattle reflects Christ’s radical love in the world today. By serving, listening, and leading with compassion, we carry out our timeless Catholic mission to make disciples. Every role in the Archdiocese of Seattle is responsible for working together to extend this ministry and connect the local Catholic community with the worldwide Church by inspiring faith, hope, and unity. Each position employed in the Chancery helps to extend the ministry of the Archbishop of Seattle as outlined in the position description below. POSITION PURPOSE The Development Seasonal Assistant is a part of the Development team and collaborates with the department and assists with planning, execution, and continuous improvement of the team’s priorities. This position reports to Carin Brown, Major Gifts Officer. This position is 20-30 hours per week from Mid-May through Mid-August at the downtown Seattle location.
Requirements
- Willingness and ability to support the mission of the Church by extending the ministry of the Archbishop.
- Ability and desire to use God-given gifts and talents in service of the local Church in support of the collaboration between lay and ordained Ministers.
- Familiarity of the Catholic Church.
- Must be 18 years of age or older and either attending high school or have graduated with a high school degree.
- Basic understanding of MS Office tools.
- Interest in nonprofit fundraising.
- Strong self-motivation, positive, winning attitude, and energetic.
- Creativity and a sense of humor.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to handle and respect confidential and sensitive information.
Responsibilities
- Events (30%) Support the Crozier BBQ June 8 and the Golf Tournament July 29 providing administrative support, printing materials, checking registrations, attending events to provide day-of support. Assist with planning the Legacy Society luncheon in August 2025.
- Annual Campaigns (10%) Support the Annual Campaigns team with the Annual Catholic Appeal and National Collections campaigns including research, phone calls, editing, and more.
- Acknowledgments (25%) Contact Parishes to find out who is working at the parish and use this information to update the website. Call donors to thank them for their support. Call Crozier members to thank them for their support.
- Communications (25%) Assist with the design of the Crozier renewal reminder email campaign and print mailer. Assist with the development of the Appreciation Luncheon and Legacy Society luncheon including the save-the-date postcard, printer needs, and assist with language, editing, design.
- Database (10%) Assist with data entry in Donor database, primarily on Parish Staq demographic updates. Assist with planned giving filing, organization, and research Assist in developing a birthday card process for donors and Crozier Society members in conjunction with the Donor Database Administrators.
Benefits
- Eligible positions receive a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long term disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, FSA, and generous sick leave, vacation and holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
