Seasonal Advancement Services Assistant

The Lighthouse Mission; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Washington Paid Sick Leave

403(b) contribution

Employee Assistance Program

Holiday bonus pay for staff with in‑l居

Job summary

Lighthouse Mission Ministries is seeking a part-time Advancement Services Assistant to support donation processing, data entry, donor acknowledgment, mail processing, and record organization. The role runs mid-October to early January with 10–20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8 AM–4 PM.

The candidate should be detail oriented, possess strong communication skills, and be comfortable working in a faith-based nonprofit setting.

Qualifications

• Detail oriented with a passion for accuracy
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to relate well to multiple constituencies and audiences

Responsibilities

• Collect and retrieve mail from the Post Office
• Open and organize incoming donations
• Prepare donations for processing, including scanning checks
• Fold and send gift acknowledgment letters and cards
• Contact donors to thank them for giving and collect missing information
• Assist with donor data entry and record organization
• Maintain donor records using Bloomerang, Google Sheets, and physical files
• Support donor stewardship activities and other Advancement Department projects

Skills

Detail oriented

Strong communication

Team player

Relates well to diverse audiences

Church/ministry involvement

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Gmail

Google Calendar

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Compensation

Compensation: $20-24 per hour, Non-exemptSchedule: Part time, 10-20 hours/week, flexible between 8am - 4pm weekdaysL&I:

4904-00

Position Description

During the busy season, Lighthouse Mission Ministries has a need for additional support with processing donations and stewarding our donors. This part-time temporary/seasonal position will run from mid-October to early January. The schedule is variable, fluctuating between 10-20 hours a week, Monday through Friday during the hours of 8AM-4PM. The Advancement Services Assistant will support the day-to-day operations of the Advancement Department by assisting with incoming donation processing, data entry, donor acknowledgment, mail processing, and record organization.

Compensation to Include

Washington Paid Sick Leave, 403(b) contribution, Employee AssistanceProgram, bonus pay for staff who spend holidays with residents, ongoing training, and professionaldevelopment.

Responsibilities

• Collect and retrieve mail from the Post Office.
• Open and organize incoming donations.
• Prepare donations for processing, including scanning and copying checks and organizing materials for data entry.
• Fold, stuff, prepare, and send gift acknowledgment letters and thank-you cards.
• Contact donors to thank them for giving, resolve questions, or collect missing information.
• Assist with accurate and timely donation data entry as needed.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date donor and gift records and donation batches, utilizing Bloomerang, Google Sheets, and physical files.
• Assist with donor stewardship activities and other projects that support the Advancement Department.

Organizational Relationships

Works alongside a team of Advancement staff, Finance staff, volunteers, and interns. Representatives LMM to the community. Reports to the Director of Annual Giving.

Qualifications

Detail oriented with a passion for accuracy and thoroughnessAbility to relate well and work effectively with multiple constituencies and audiencesExcellent verbal and written communication skillsPassionate, motivated team player who is willing to learn and is committed to working within a collaborative environment while ensuring the highest level of customer serviceA passion for serving Jesus through ministry. The successful candidate will have an active church and prayer life.Ability to report as regularly scheduled to work siteAbility to successfully pass criminal background screeningsAgreement with the Lighthouse Mission’s Statement of Faith and Life & Personal CovenantAbility to use MS Word, Excel, Gmail, and Google CalendarHigh School Diploma, GED, or equivalent education/ experience

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

Light to medium lifting (up to 25 lbs) as needed to assist with donationsPossible exposure to a variety of illnessesBoth inside and outside activities regardless of weatherWith or without reasonable accommodations

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lighthouse Mission Ministries is both an equal-opportunity employer and a faith-based religiousorganization. Subject to all applicable state and federal laws, Lighthouse Mission Ministries does notdiscriminate in its employment practices or in the administration and dissemination of its programs andservices. Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e I(a)), LighthouseMission Ministries has the right to, and does, hire only candidates who agree with the Lighthouse Mission Ministries Statement of Faith. As an outreach of Lighthouse Mission Ministries, successful applicants will show a desire to end spiritual, economic, physical and social poverties with an aim toward restored identities and recovered vocations for the purpose of healthy relationship with God, each other and the world. Must be committed to the Christian faith and comply with drug‑free policy. Those qualified to join our team can enjoy a rewarding work environment.

Contact

PO Box 548 | Bellingham, WA 98227 | |