Executive Assistant for Donor Relations & Scheduling

Mississippi Center for Public Policy; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance option

Job summary

Mississippi Center for Public Policy, based in Jackson, seeks an Executive Assistant to support donor relations, mailing schedules, and scheduling for the CEO. The role includes fundraising support, maintaining donor databases, and ensuring smooth administrative operations.

The candidate should be detail-oriented, quick to learn, initiative-driven, and professional in written and verbal English. The position is based in our Jackson office with full-time hours, though part-time may be considered.

Qualifications

• Meticulous attention to detail and data processes.
• Willingness to learn; no prior development experience required.
• Initiative; small but productive team, self-starter.
• Personable and aligned with our mission.
• Good phone manner for scheduling meetings.
• Discretion with donor information.
• Clear written English; letters signed by the CEO.

Responsibilities

• Donor communications and timely updates to supporters; regular reporting.
• Manage the year’s mailing schedule of letters and appeals.
• Schedule meetings for the CEO.
• Support fundraising activities, including the Gala.
• Maintain Salesforce and web tools; no prior development experience required.

Skills

Meticulous attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Initiative

Personable and mission-aligned

Good phone manner

Discretion

Clear written English

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Mississippi Center for Public Policy, based in Jackson, seeks an Executive Assistant to support donor relations, mailing schedules, and scheduling for the CEO. The role includes fundraising support, maintaining donor databases, and ensuring smooth administrative operations.

The candidate should be detail-oriented, quick to learn, initiative-driven, and professional in written and verbal English. The position is based in our Jackson office with full-time hours, though part-time may be considered.