Development and Marketing Assistant

This part-time position assists the Development Manager with day-to-day administrative tasks related to development and marketing activities. The role involves processing donations, maintaining donor files, and coordinating mailings. The successful candidate will have excellent organizational skills, verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work independently. The position requires occasional evenings and weekends for fundraising event planning and implementation.

What You Will Do

Process donations and prepare acknowledgement letters, maintain donor files, conduct research on prospective donors, coordinate mailings, and assist with fundraising event planning. The role also involves maintaining records, assisting with the budget, and creating monthly fundraising reports.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of an associate degree and at least three years of experience in an administrative position, preferably in a non-profit development office or marketing field. The successful candidate will be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and have excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Requirements

• Minimum of an associate degree
• At least three years of experience in an administrative position
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledge of donor and event registration systems

Benefits

• Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (pension plan)
• Paid Time Off
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Facility Privileges