Development Assistant

Beacon Hill; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Beacon Hill in Boston is seeking a Development Assistant (A1473752AG) for a part-time, onsite role in Cambridge, MA. The position pays $26/hour for ~25 hours weekly with a flexible schedule and an 8+ week contract that could convert to full-time.

Responsibilities include donor communications, updating donor databases, drafting correspondence, coordinating events, and supporting fundraising initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong written and verbal communication, experience in

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Administrative support experience preferred.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and database management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on details.
• Strong organizational and customer service skills.
• Event coordination and scheduling experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with students, alumni, families, donors, staff, and visitors
• Update and maintain spreadsheets and donor databases
• Draft correspondence including emails, letters, and thank you notes
• Assist with fundraising events and campaign administration
• Track donor information and manage follow-up outreach
• Support administrative projects related to development and fundraising initiatives
• Provide administrative support to leadership, including scheduling meetings
• Coordinate catering and event setup
• Process and reconcile expense reports

Skills

Communication

Administrative support

Spreadsheet/database management

Tools

Excel

Database management

Job description

Development Assistant (A1473752AG) Boston, Massachusetts

Salary: USD25 - USD26 per hour

This part-time Development Assistant opportunity offers $26/hour for approximately 25 hours per week with a flexible schedule (ideally 5 hours per day, Monday through Friday). The position is onsite in Cambridge, MA and supports the fundraising and donor relations efforts of a nonprofit higher education/Jewish campus organization. This is an 8+ week contract assignment with potential to convert into a full-time permanent role, and the hiring process consists of a single video interview.

Responsibilities:

• Communicate with students, alumni, families, donors, staff, and visitors
• Update and maintain spreadsheets and donor databases
• Draft correspondence including emails, letters, and thank you notes
• Assist with fundraising events and campaign administration
• Track donor information and manage follow-up outreach
• Support administrative projects related to development and fundraising initiatives
• Provide administrative support to leadership, including scheduling meetings
• Coordinate catering and event setup
• Process and reconcile expense reports

Qualifications:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Administrative support experience preferred
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and database management
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on details
• Strong organizational and customer service skills
• Comfortable interacting with donors, students, alumni, and senior staff
• Event coordination and scheduling experience is a plus