Special Assistant to the CEO, Advancement, Board Relations and Experiences

JCC Association of North America; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer‑m

Paid time off

Employee discount

Complimentary JCC membership

Job summary

The Stamford Jewish Community Center in Stamford, CT is seeking a Special Assistant to the CEO for Advancement, Board Relations and Experiences. You will work across departments on fundraising, donor relations, and community events to support leadership development and strategic initiatives.

The role includes coordinating capital projects, preparing the CEO for meetings, and building strong relationships with donors and boards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in fundraising, nonprofit, or related field.
• Proven track record meeting fundraising or sponsorship goals.
• Excellent writing and organizational skills.
• Professional discretion with confidential information.
• Comfort with Excel or Google Sheets.
• Experience with a donor database.
• Exposure to capital projects or construction.
• Familiarity with Jewish community life.

Responsibilities

• Identify and cultivate new donors/sponsors to meet annual gifts and sponsorship goals.
• Prepare the CEO for donor/board/community meetings with briefs and follow‑ups.
• Serve as staff liaison to the Board and committees, tracking action items.
• Coordinate capital projects with architects and report on budgets and timelines.
• Draft grant reports and donor communications for the CEO.
• Plan fundraising events and community experiences with Advancement teams.
• Maintain donor records and report on pipeline and campaign progress.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Executive support

Stakeholder communication

Event planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel/Google Sheets

Donor database

Job description

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Location and Job Title:

Special Assistant to the CEO, Advancement, Board Relations and Experiences
JCC of Stamford
1035 Newfield Ave
Stamford, CT 06905

Principal Responsibilities:

The Special Assistant works directly with the CEO on fundraising, board relations, capital projects, marketing and community events. Current priorities include the auditorium renovation for a new Jewish Performing Arts Day Camp, campus playground improvements and a new early learning center in Wilton.

This position is part of the Office of the CEO, the JCC's leadership development program. Special Assistants work across departments and are considered for permanent leadership roles within 18 to 36 months, based on performance. Likely paths include Advancement, Marketing and Communications, Jewish and Community Experiences and Capital Projects.

We are looking for smart, ambitious people who learn quickly, follow through and want to build a career in leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and cultivate new donors and sponsors, and carry an annual goal for new gifts and sponsorships
• Prepare the CEO for donor, board and community meetings with briefings, talking points and follow-up
• Serve as staff liaison to the Board and assigned committees, and track action items through completion
• Coordinate capital projects with architects, contractors and the Building Committee, and report on budgets, timelines and funding
• Draft grant reports, donor communications and CEO correspondence
• Plan and run fundraising events and community experiences with the Advancement and Jewish Experiences teams
• Maintain accurate donor records and report on pipeline and campaign progress

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in any field; internships, fellowships, campus leadership and entrepreneurial work count toward experience
• A record of meeting a goal in fundraising, sales, recruiting or organizing
• Excellent writing and organizational skills
• Professional presence and discretion with confidential information
• Comfort with Excel or Google Sheets
• Experience with a donor database
• Exposure to construction or capital projects
• Familiarity with Jewish communal life
• Office work with regular travel between JCC sites in Stamford and Wilton; valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Ability to stand for extended periods at events and to lift up to 25 pounds
• Some early mornings, evenings and weekends

Preferred

• Experience at a JCC, YMCA, health club or other membership organization
• Background in fitness, aquatics, camp, early childhood or enrichment
• CPR and First Aid certification
• Office work with regular travel between JCC sites in Stamford and Wilton; valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Ability to stand for extended periods at events and to lift up to 25 pounds
• Some early mornings, evenings and weekends

Physical Requirements and Schedule

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: $60,000 - $65,000 annually

Benefits: Medical, dental and vision insurance; 403(b) retirement plan with employer match; paid time off; employee discount; complimentary JCC membership.

To Apply

Send a resume and short answers (250 words or less each) to the two questions below to Rachel Beckwith at [e-mail]. A cover letter is not required. If you are interested in both Special Assistant positions, say so in your email.

• Describe a goal you were responsible for meeting. What was the target, what did you do, and what was the result?
• Describe something you had to learn quickly. How did you learn it, and how long did it take?

Finalists complete a short work exercise and an interview with the CEO.

Salary:

$55,000 - $65,000

Agency Information:

The Stamford Jewish Community Center is a cultural, educational and recreational center, offering exceptional programs, classes and special events designed to enrich the mind, body and spirit. While we are driven by the Jewish values of welcoming guests, kindness, respect, and communal responsibility, we warmly welcome people of all ages, faiths, ethnicities and backgrounds.