Development Assistant (Remote)

Laudato Si Movement; Roma; Remoto; EUR 10.000 - 30.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

A nonprofit environmental organization is looking for a Development Assistant to provide administrative and organizational support. This remote, part-time position involves managing schedules, task coordination in Zoho, and donor communication. Ideal candidates have 1-2 years of relevant experience, strong organizational skills, and a proactive approach. Must be comfortable working independently in a faith-based environment.

Servizi

Flexible working hours

Competenze

• 1–2 years of administrative, development, or nonprofit experience preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

Mansioni

• Schedule and coordinate internal and external meetings.
• Oversee tracking and organization in Zoho Projects/CRM.
• Assist in managing workflows for recurring activities.
• Draft and edit routine acknowledgement letters.

Conoscenze

Detail-oriented

Highly organized

Proactive

Strong written communication

Strong verbal communication

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Familiarity with Zoho

Comfort with Microsoft Office/Google Workspace

Strumenti

Zoho

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

Development Assistant (Remote). Preferable Location(s): Mexico City, Mexico | Quito, Ecuador | Chicago, United States of America | London, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Work Type: Part Time.

Laudato Si’ Movement (LSM) is an international network of 900 Catholic organizations and thousands of grassroots leaders working together to care for our common home and advance climate and ecological justice. We strive to be led by the Holy Spirit, and we find joy and support in our faith and in each other. We act at the forefront of faith-based efforts to protect the environment, and our work is very fast-paced, with multiple projects and priorities managed daily. We enjoy a collaborative working environment in which everyone is committed to tackling the planetary crisis with courage and love. We believe as Pope Francis said in Laudato Si’, that “truly, much can be done!”

About this Position

The Development Assistant provides essential administrative and organizational support to the Development team. This role ensures smooth day-to-day operations by managing schedules, organizing files, supporting task management in Zoho, and assisting with grant-related activities. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, proactive, and comfortable working with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

Administrative Support

• Schedule and coordinate internal and external meetings, including calendar management and reminders.
• Prepare meeting items, take notes, and send minutes.
• Manage document saving, organization, and version control.

Task & Project Coordination

• Oversee tracking and organization in Zoho Projects/CRM.
• Monitor deadlines and provide reminders to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Assist in managing simple workflows for recurring activities.
• Assist in tracking grant deadlines, submissions, and reporting requirements.
• Support the preparation and organization of grant materials and attachments.
• Identify potential funders for LSM by conducting donor research and doing donor write ups.
• On occasion, write a grant application and/or grant report with the support of the Senior Director of Development.

Communication & Coordination

• Draft and edit routine acknowledgement letters and basic donor communications.
• Coordinate with staff and partners as needed to gather information or documents.

Skills and Qualifications

• Endorses and embodies LSM values and the Laudato Si’ paradigm in behavior and words; comfortable supporting and working in a faith-based environment.
• 1–2 years of administrative, development, or nonprofit experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office/Google Workspace and comfort learning new software (Zoho experience a plus).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Interest in nonprofit development and fundraising.
• Zoho experience is a plus.

Languages

• Fluency in English.

Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Hours: 20 hours per week

Location: Open to candidates in Mexico, Ecuador, the USA, or the UK. The direct supervisor is located in the Chicago time zone (Central Day Time - US), working hours should be the same as the direct supervisor.

Type: Part-time position

Start Date: As soon as possible

Work environment: This position will work remotely.

To apply please click the "Apply Now" button above and submit the following materials:

• Cover Letter (nearly 400 words) explaining why you are interested in this position.