Development and Marketing Assistant

servbehavioralhealthsystem; Hamilton (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

SERV Development and Marketing in New Jersey is seeking a Development and Marketing Assistant to support the SVP of Development and Marketing and the team. This on-site role offers opportunities to develop communications, marketing, and fundraising skills within a nonprofit organization.

The position supports donor records, campaigns, events, and volunteer coordination, with a requirement for strong communication, organization, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in English, communications, or marketing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with internal and external constituents.
• Flexible, adaptable, and detail-oriented self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Organized with excellent time-management and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite; experience with donor databases/CRMs and Canva design is preferred.
• Ability to lift 20 pounds; valid driver's license; flexibility for evenings/weekends and local travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support and maintain donor/prospect records in BLOOMERANG and SERV CRM.
• Process and acknowledge donations, invoices, and monthly statements; manage office supplies and event materials.
• Collaborate on internal and external communications, newsletters, social media, and marketing materials.
• Assist in planning and implementing internal and external events; mobilize volunteers and support revenue outcomes.
• Support fundraising activities including direct mail appeals and other mailings.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Problem solving

Multitasking

Initiative

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in English, communications, or marketing

Tools

MS Office Suite

CRM systems

Canva

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

As a key member of the team, the Development and Marketing Assistant plays a crucial role in providing support to the Senior Vice President of Development and Marketing and the SERV Development and Marketing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a self-starter who wants to develop communications, marketing, and fundraising skills within a successful non-profit organization.

This position is an on-site role.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administrative Support: Maintains accurate donor/prospect records and giving histories in Bloomerang, SERV's CRM, and generates reports as needed. Processes and acknowledges all donations, invoices, and monthly credit card statements. Maintains an organized inventory of office supplies, marketing materials, business cards, and items for events and awards. Coordinates holiday gifts for staff and individuals receiving services.
• Communications: Collaborates with the SVP on SERV’s internal and external publications, such as newsletters, social media, and marketing materials, including brochures and digital content.
• Events: Assists in planning and implementing internal and external events, including community outreach programs and staff and volunteer appreciation events. Mobilizes volunteers, provides support at events, and maintains revenue outcomes.
  • Fundraising: Assists with direct mail appeals and other mailings
  • Additional duties as assigned or needed to meet departmental or organizational goals.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• A bachelor's degree in English, communications, or marketing.
• At least three years of related experience is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with internal and external constituents.
• A flexible, adaptable, and detail-oriented self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can multitask, and demonstrates initiative and independence in their work.
• Organized and with excellent time-management and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Experience with donor database management or other CRMs is strongly preferred. Graphic design experience using Canva is preferred.
• Ability to lift 20 pounds.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed and conduct local travel.
• Valid and unrestricted driver's license in current state of residence.

SALARY

• $20.00 to $23.00 per hour based on education and experience.

EEO STATEMENT

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.