Temporary Operations Assistant

Sisters of the Holy Names • Lake Oswego, OR

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary (SNJM) is an international congregation of Catholic Sisters. The Advancement Operations Assistant supports the friend-raising, fundraising and donor stewardship activities by tracking gifts, creating acknowledgements, inputting information into Donor Perfect database and providing administrative support for the Advancement Operations Manager.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or GED.
• Entry-level office experience preferred.
• Must be supportive of the mission of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including accurate grammar, spelling, and punctuation; able to read and write cursive.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills to interact professionally, diplomatically, and productively with colleagues and contacts at all levels.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite programs, including an ability to use Excel and Word.
• Ability to learn and maintain office procedures and systems.
• Ability to take initiative, be self-directed, and prioritize and perform multiple tasks.
• Strong attention to detail, a high level of accuracy, and excellent organizational skills.
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Process Advancement office mail, including opening envelopes and preparing donations for data entry and deposit.
• Generate appropriate acknowledgements and thank you letters. Proofread letters and reports created by other members of the Advancement team.
• Prepare and mail cards for donors and recipients of Gift of Prayer requests.
• Perform other administrative duties including scanning, copying, sorting, mailing, etc. Distribute letters to Sisters for signing as appropriate.
• Support the implementation of SNJM-wide donor stewardship strategies including supporting the organization of Sisters to sign cards, answer questions from donors, and other appropriate stewardship tasks.
• Support Advancement Department’s day-to-day operations including fundraising campaigns, promotions and projects including hospitality support for Advancement meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED