Remote Senior Assistant, Boston Marathon Walk Fundraising

Dana; Brookline (MA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Brookline, MA is seeking a Senior Assistant for the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk. The role supports donor relations and event logistics with remote work up to one day per week in the office at 10 Brookline Place.

This full-time position emphasizes fundraising coordination and team engagement across multiple departments. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of administrative experience, strong communications, and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or administrative training required; a Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• 1–3 years of administrative experience.
• Strong written and verbal communications and customer-service orientation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk teams and manage engagement.
• Coordinate weekly updates, events, and donor acknowledgment processes.
• Oversee fundraising events, including prospect and donor tracking.
• Schedule meetings and provide back-up support at front desk.
• Ensure funds are tracked, reported, and that events run smoothly.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communi...

Customer service orientation

Excellent organizational skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Administrative training

Job description

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Brookline, MA is seeking a Senior Assistant for the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk. The role supports donor relations and event logistics with remote work up to one day per week in the office at 10 Brookline Place.

This full-time position emphasizes fundraising coordination and team engagement across multiple departments. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of administrative experience, strong communications, and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.