DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT, MAINE AUDUBON

Location: Falmouth, ME

Department: Development

Supervisor: Development Operations Manager

OVERVIEW:

The Development Assistant assists with gift acknowledgements and mailed correspondence within the Development Department. The person in this role is responsible for merging data, printing, and mailing a high volume of timely correspondence to constituents, and generally supporting efficient administration of the development office. This is a part-time, hourly, entry-level position and is offered at $16 per hour for 12 hours per week.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Help to gather and sort daily mail; make copies as requested for donor files or other files that require special attention as needed; notify appropriate development staff of incoming gifts requiring additional attention.

· Merge, print, and send gift and grant acknowledgement letters, membership cards, and other correspondence to Maine Audubon supporters;

· Merge, print, and send signed appeal letters and correspondence to Maine Audubon constituents;

· Work at the request of the Development Operations Manager to support the integrity, maintenance, upkeep, and accuracy donor contact information in the constituent database(s);

· As requested, assist with development-related tasks for organizational events, including preparation, execution, and attendance;

· As requested, support efficient administration of the Development Department, including file and office organization, meeting scheduling as needed, and member and public interaction.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Performance record of timely and accurate completion of tasks and projects.

· Experience with Microsoft Office and database applications.

· Commitment to Maine Audubon’s mission, goals and philosophies.

· College degree preferred.

TO APPLY:

Please send resume, cover letter, and three references attention: Beth Pauls, bpauls@maineaudubon.org.

*Position Posted September 21, 2020. Open until filled. *

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