Development and Events Coordinator

 

The Development and Events Coordinator (coordinator) will be an integral member of Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters’ (JBBBS) Development Team. The coordinator will provide key operational support in pursuit of annual fundraising goals, event planning, as well as supporting the CEO for special projects. This support will include a range of administrative, communication, event support and logistics, and project management activities. The coordinator will report to the Director of Philanthropy and collaborate with other members of the JBBBS staff. This is a 35 hour per week hybrid position. The ideal applicant will possess strong organizational and administrative skills with the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with others. This role is a great opportunity for someone looking to build a career in nonprofit development, events, or donor engagement.

Responsibilities:

• Help execute annual fundraising goals alongside development team
• Oversee operations and development-related administrative support including:
• database management and record-keeping,
• gift processing,
• timely processing of gift acknowledgements, tribute gifts and other donor communications
• weekly reporting,
• support of team members in advance of donor meetings, board and committee meetings
• Provide general administrative support to the department and other duties as assigned.
• Oversee agency event logistics
• Coordinate all development email and print mailings including for annual campaigns, events, major donors and annual report
• Maintain current mail and email distribution lists including contact information for donors, board and agency committees
• Work closely with CEO on special projects and support

Qualifications Include:

• Passionate about the power of mentorship and friendship to impact someone’s life
• Must be a selfless team player and possess a positive attitude.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage time effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and comfortable interacting with donors and volunteers.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic Microsoft Office Suite skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with databases is strongly preferred; comfort with technology is required.

Physical Requirements and Working Environment:

• Required to sit at a workstation/computer and keyboard for extended periods of time and ability to perform repetitive motion tasks.
• This role is performed in a hybrid remote / office environment. Two in person days required at the Waltham office. The noise level in this setting is usually quiet to moderate (i.e., business office with computers, phones, and printers, etc.). Office space is shared with some shared offices and/or shared desk spaces.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employment

• JBBBS is an inclusive employer and value diversity, equity, and inclusion within our workplace.
• JBBBS is an equal opportunity employer - welcoming everyone's abilities.

 

REPORTS TO: Director of Philanthropy

BENEFITS PACKAGE: Comprehensive Benefits Package is available

TYPE: Full Time Salary: $48,000

To apply send resume and cover letter to development@jbbbs.org