Development Project & Donor Relations Assistant

Brennan Center for Justice; New York (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Wellness program

Job summary

The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law seeks a Special Assistant to join its Development department in New York City. This two-year term position provides administrative support and coordinates projects to help hit ambitious fundraising goals.

This in-office role is four days per week (Mon–Thu) with occasional in-person Friday events and support for early morning, evening, or weekend events, based in our NYC headquarters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of full-time, professional experience.
• Impeccable organization and attention to detail; ability to prioritize and execute multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration with staff and leadership at all levels.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and judgment when handling sensitive donor information.
• Excellent active listening, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ownership and proactive approach to work.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Salesforce, Asana, Zoom, and Concur.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the department’s calendar and organize agendas for recurring check-ins.
• Manage Vice President’s and MD’s schedules and expense reports; support other Development leaders.
• Maintain team materials and resources; up-to-date filing and information organization.
• Serve as primary contact for inquiries to Brennan Center teams.
• Organize team-building events and ensure expenditures align with budget.
• Provide administrative and program support including donor research, vendor management, travel logistics, and donor inquiries.

Skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Professionalism

Proactivity

Active listening

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

Asana

Zoom

Concur

Job description

The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law seeks a Special Assistant to join its Development department in New York City. This two-year term position provides administrative support and coordinates projects to help hit ambitious fundraising goals.

This in-office role is four days per week (Mon–Thu) with occasional in-person Friday events and support for early morning, evening, or weekend events, based in our NYC headquarters.