Trinity Jubilee Center announces the opening of a campaign assistant position and is soliciting applications from qualified independent contractors. Trinity Jubilee Center is a secular community center offering five programs: a Meals Program, Food Pantry, Day Shelter, Resource Center, and Refugee Integration Program. More than 1,000 people are served by these programs every week.

In August 2024 the Center breaks ground on a new facility. 80% of the funding needed has been raised and this spring the Center enters a final fundraising push to raise the remaining funds. Under the direction of Trinity Jubilee Center’s executive director, the campaign assistant is responsible for keeping detailed records of donation data and assisting with the organization’s campaign communications and fundraising activities. This position offers a professional opportunity to help make this project a reality while enjoying a flexible schedule and mostly remote work.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Manage donor information, including entering monetary donation and donation pledge details into the donor management software
• Issue donor acknowledgements and pledge reminders
• Assist with the creation and distribution of campaign materials
• Provide administrative assistance to the capital campaign committee, including scheduling meetings, taking minutes at meetings, and keeping track of tasks assigned to each person
• Assist with planning and implementation of special events
• Maintain an orderly filing system (both electronic and paper)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Desired knowledge and skills:

• Two years of administrative, development or related experience
• Proficiency with MS Office applications and Google Workspace
• Excellent organizational skills
• The ability to work with a high degree of personal and professional initiative, and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Customer Relationship Management or fundraising database experience a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to take initiative and work independently as well as collaboratively

Schedule and compensation:

• The campaign assistant will work as a 1099 independent contractor and complete 5 - 15 hours of work per week as needed.
• Work begins immediately and is expected to continue for about 6 months.
• Most of the work will be done remotely with a flexible schedule. In-person assistance will be needed on occasion for things like events and mailings.
• The hourly rate is expected to be between $20 and $25 per hour.

For more information: Visit our website at www.trinityjubileecenter.org for organizational and programmatic background.

To apply: Submit a cover letter noting your knowledge and experience and a resume listing three professional references. The position will remain open until a qualified candidate is found.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5 – 15 per week

Application Question(s):

• Required question: Are you able to provide in-person assistance periodically with things like events and mailings?
• Required question: Do you have experience with CRM or donor management software?
• Required question: Tell us a little about your fundraising experience!

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lewiston, ME 04240