Development Assistant

Interfaith Community Services INC•Escondido, CA

30d•$22 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

In the Development Assistant role, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting our fundraising efforts and volunteer programs. This position involves a mix of clerical and organizational tasks, donor correspondence, volunteer coordination and support of special projects and events. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and administrative skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for community service.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED, required
2+ years of prior administrative or customer service experience, preferred
Demonstrated experience working with a collaborative team
Working Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and familiarity with donor management software is a plus
Ability to communicate effectively among a diverse workforce population and maintain sound working relations with all levels within the organization
Ability to work quickly, accurately and independently
Ability to handle detailed information with accuracy
Highly organized and demonstrates attention to detail
Demonstrated experience managing multiple deadlines and working effectively under pressure, using independent judgment to produce quality work under time constraints
Demonstrated experience working with a collaborative team
Maintain a high degree of confidentiality over all matters in the course of business operations including client and employee information
Must be able to perform work in an office setting
Must have the physical ability to sit for long periods of time, stand, walk, bend, kneel and use hands, arms and legs for dexterity and balance on a frequent basis
Occasionally lifts, carries and balances objects weighing up to 30 pounds
Pulls and pushes such objects as file drawers, computers and similar office equipment and supplies
Prioritizes and multi-tasks work and projects requiring good memory, concentration and analytical thinking
Occasionally is required to perform the safe operation of office equipment and machines, and recognize and abate safety hazards within the workplace
Must be able to hear, see, including distinction of colors, read and communicate verbally and in writing frequently with a wide range of people from divergent socio-economic backgrounds and origins
The noise level in the work environment is usually medium

Responsibilities

Support the development department with scheduling calls and meetings, and confirming volunteer shifts and drop-offs
Helps create and distribute development materials, including flyers, newsletters, social media posts, and donor recognition materials.
Assist in and coordinate volunteers for various programs and events.
Respond to inquiries from potential volunteers and provide them with information about available opportunities.
Assist in tracking volunteer hours and contributions for recognition and reporting purposes.
Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas for enhancing fundraising strategies and volunteer engagement.
Leads the creation of acknowledgement, thank you letters, correspondence, and recognition of donors and volunteers
Work closely with the communications team to identify and support needs integrated in all communications and marketing materials
Performs additional duties as assigned