Development Assistant
About The Position
Heartbeet Lifesharing is a licensed non-profit licensed therapeutic community residence for individuals with developmental disabilities located in Hardwick, Vermont. In addition, Heartbeet is also a vibrant Camphill community that interweaves the social and agricultural realms and is fully dedicated to the healing and renewing of our society and the earth. Community members live and work together, in beautiful extended family households, forming a mutually supportive environment that enables each individual to discover and develop their unique abilities and potential. Come see what puts the HEART in Heartbeet today! Heartbeet is looking for a Development Assistant to support the Executive Director and the Heartbeet Development Office. You will help manage and maintain Heartbeet's social media and website with new and exciting content, attend fundraising events to connect with potential donors, and create promotional content to help us grow our visibility to the wider Vermont community. We are looking for someone who is driven, creative, and interested in learning more about the world of development for a growing non-profit. No prior experience needed!
Requirements
- Creative problem-solving skills
- Energetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive
- Strong written, interpersonal, and presentation skills and the ability to effectively communicate complex information
- Clear organizational/time-management skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks at a time
- Commitment to the human rights of people with disabilities and the organizational mission
- Demonstrated ability to work well with diverse populations
- Valid U.S. Driver’s License
- I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification
- Must pass required Background Checks for position
- Please include a Resume and Cover Letter with your application.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience with Canva graphic design tool a plus
- Non-profit experience often preferred
Responsibilities
- Managing social media posts and responding to all social media messages and inquiries
- Updating the Heartbeet website with new content, pictures, and videos
- Maintaining the Google Drive photo folders
- Supporting the design of the bi-annual Heartbeet Newsletter
- Designing other promotional materials for the organization
- Attending fundraising events with the Executive Director
- Joining other internal and external Heartbeet events to take photos and videos
- Creating and managing annual calendar of events for the Heartbeet Community Center
- Other duties as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
