Event and Development Assistant

Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey #?; Paramus (NJ); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey is seeking an Event and Development Assistant to support fundraising events, community programs, and donor engagement from Paramus, NJ. This full-time, on-site role collaborates with staff and volunteers to ensure events run smoothly and meet organizational goals.

You will manage registrations, assist with follow-up communications, and provide administrative support to the development team, including scheduling, reporting, and donor research to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in nonprofit management, communications, or related field.
• Experience in events, fundraising, or community organizations is a plus.
• Strong communication, organizational, and data-tracking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute fundraising events and community programs.
• Coordinate logistics and timelines for events.
• Prepare materials and donor communications for engagement.
• Maintain donor and participant records and follow-up actions.
• Support the development team with reporting and research on donors and prospects.

Skills

Donor relations

Communication skills

Administrative support

Analytical skills

Research skills

Project management

CRM software

Event coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CRM software

Office suite

Job description

Company Description

Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey is committed to sustaining a vibrant Jewish community locally, in Israel, and around the world. The organization provides guidance, vision, and resources to support individuals and families in need. By collaborating with donors, volunteers, and partner Jewish organizations, the Federation ensures contributions are used for maximum impact. In a rapidly changing, hyper-connected world, the Federation monitors emerging issues, responds quickly to crises, and directs support where it is most needed. It serves as the eyes, ears, and voice of the Jewish community in Northern New Jersey.

Role Description

The Event and Development Assistant is a full-time, on-site role based in Paramus, NJ. This role supports the planning and execution of fundraising events, community programs, and donor engagement activities, including coordinating logistics, maintaining event timelines, and preparing materials. The assistant helps manage donor and participant information, processes registrations and RSVPs, and assists with follow-up communications and stewardship activities. Daily responsibilities include providing administrative support to the development team, scheduling meetings, preparing reports, and assisting with research on donors and prospects. The role also involves collaborating with staff and volunteers to ensure events run smoothly and align with organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, including clear written and verbal communication and the ability to interact professionally with donors, volunteers, and colleagues.
• Administrative assistance skills, including organizing schedules, managing documentation, and maintaining accurate records.
• Analytical skills to interpret data, track event and fundraising metrics, and support decision-making.
• Research skills to gather information on prospects, community trends, and best practices in events and development.
• Project management skills to coordinate multiple events and tasks, meet deadlines, and handle competing priorities.
• Proficiency with office productivity tools and CRM or donor management systems is preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively in an on-site team environment and occasionally support events outside standard business hours.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, or a related field is beneficial; prior experience in events, fundraising, or community organizations is a plus.

This position requires in-office work with a remote day generally on Fridays.