Development & Communications Assistant

Ccrcda; City of Albany (NY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Retirement planning options

Generous Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Ongoing training and development

Recognition and Awards

Collaborative team culture

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Catholic Charities is seeking a Development & Communications Assistant to support donations and outreach from the Executive Office & Support Services. You will enter donations into the development database, prepare donor acknowledgments, and help maintain donor records with timely, accurate entries.

You will assist with communications, newsletters, appeals, and social media supporting fundraising campaigns, with a Monday–Friday schedule and competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Data entry into donor database and recording gifts promptly.
• Prepare and mail donor acknowledgment letters and receipts.
• Assist with maintaining accurate donor records and database information.
• Support donor stewardship activities and communications.
• Assist with database reporting and preparing donor lists and reports.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development, proofreading, editing, and preparation of communications and marketing materials.
• Assist with social media and digital communications for fundraising campaigns and events.

Skills

Data entry

Donor communications

Social media management

Editing/proofreading

Marketing communications

Education

Associate Degree in Marketing or related field

Job description

Join us in our mission as the Development & Communications Assistant at Catholic Charities of Executive Office & Support Services.

Imagine yourself as part of an organization with a profound commitment to making a positive impact. When you choose Catholic Charities, you step into a world of endless opportunities, where your efforts collectively contribute to a brighter community. We consider it a privilege to make a meaningful difference, and we love what we do.

AtCatholic Charities hiring decisions are personal. So personal, in fact, that every application is screened by a member of the HR team or a trained hiring manger!

As the Development & Communications Assistant , you will play a pivotal role in individuals' lives, making a significant impact through:

• Process and accurately enter donations into the development database, ensuring gifts and donor information are recorded in a timely manner.
• Prepare and mail donor acknowledgment and thank-you letters, ensuring donors receive prompt and accurate recognition of their support.
• Assist with maintaining accurate and up-to-date donor records and database information, including data entry and updates.
• Assist with donor stewardship activities, including donor correspondence, follow-up, invitations, and other communications.
• Assist with database reporting, including preparing donor lists, reports, and other information needed by the Development team.
• Assist with the development, proofreading, editing, and preparation of communications and marketing materials, including newsletters, appeals, publications, and correspondence.
• Assist with social media and digital communications in support of fundraising campaigns, events, and organizational initiatives.

Development & Communications Assistant Minimum Salary: $ 22.00/hour

Development & Communications AssistantMaximum Salary: $25.00/hour

Development & Communications Coordinator Schedule: Monday - Friday 8AM - 4PM (35 hours/week)

Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in Marketing or a related field
• 1-3 years of relevant experience
• Valid driver’s license, proof of current car insurance and registration and access to a reliable, working vehicle

We value work-life balance and offer some stellar benefits:

• For benefit-eligible positions:
  • Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
  • Retirement planning options
  • Generous Time Off (as an eligible employee, you will accrue up to 23 days off in your first year, based on your standard work day)
  • Click here to view our benefit brochure!
  • A collaborative work environment

Employee Assistance Program

Ongoing training and development

Recognition and Awards

A collaborative team culture

Catholic Charities is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a workplace where every individual can shine their brightest.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Law: