Seasonal Advancement Services Assistant

The Lighthouse Mission•Bellingham, WA

3d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

During the busy season, Lighthouse Mission Ministries has a need for additional support with processing donations and stewarding our donors. This part-time temporary/seasonal position will run from mid-October to early January. The schedule is variable, fluctuating between 10-20 hours a week, Monday through Friday during the hours of 8AM-4PM. The Advancement Services Assistant will support the day-to-day operations of the Advancement Department by assisting with incoming donation processing, data entry, donor acknowledgment, mail processing, and record organization.

Requirements

Detail oriented with a passion for accuracy and thoroughness
Ability to relate well and work effectively with multiple constituencies and audiences
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Passionate, motivated team player who is willing to learn and is committed to working within a collaborative environment while ensuring the highest level of customer service
A passion for serving Jesus through ministry. The successful candidate will have an active church and prayer life.
Ability to report as regularly scheduled to work site
Ability to successfully pass criminal background screenings
Agreement with the Lighthouse Mission’s Statement of Faith and Life & Personal Covenant
Ability to use MS Word, Excel, Gmail, and Google Calendar
High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent education/ experience

Responsibilities

Collect and retrieve mail from the Post Office.
Open and organize incoming donations.
Prepare donations for processing, including scanning and copying checks and organizing materials for data entry.
Fold, stuff, prepare, and send gift acknowledgment letters and thank-you cards.
Contact donors to thank them for giving, resolve questions, or collect missing information.
Assist with accurate and timely donation data entry as needed.
Maintain organized and up-to-date donor and gift records and donation batches, utilizing Bloomerang, Google Sheets, and physical files.
Assist with donor stewardship activities and other projects that support the Advancement Department.