Administrative Assistant / Event Coordinator - Liberty House

Description

Liberty House, a program of Catholic Charities New Hampshire, is currently seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as a full-time Administrative Assistant and Event Coordinator. Liberty House helps homeless and struggling Veterans by connecting them to available resources and providing a safe, substance-free transitional house. Our mission is to remember, honor, and support our Veterans.

The Administrative Assistant and Event Coordinator plays a key role in daily operations and is the first contact that Veterans, donors, volunteers and various visitors will encounter. This position has primary responsibility for the development, planning, and execution of fundraising and community events and contributes broadly to Liberty House’s fundraising, marketing, donor engagement, and volunteer coordination efforts.

We offer a great work environment with generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, 401K, and life insurance along with other fringe benefits.

Duties

· Serve as the primary point of contact for Veterans, donors, stakeholders, volunteers, and the general public

· Coordinate daily administrative and operational functions, including scheduling, shared calendar management within MS Outlook, and data management across systems 

· Work directly with the Executive Director to develop and implement marketing and communications strategies to increase brand awareness, community engagement, and donor growth, including oversight of social media content creation and performance tracking

· Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of fundraising and community events, exercising independent judgment in logistics coordination, vendor engagement, sponsorship fulfillment, volunteer support, printed materials, and overall event strategy

· Analyze event performance, donor engagement, and participation data to inform decision-making and improve fundraising outcomes that support organizational goals and strategic initiatives

· Develop and implement donor cultivation, engagement, and retention strategies through personalized outreach, tours, stewardship activities, and follow-up communications to strengthen long-term relationships and increase revenue

· Oversee donor data management activities, ensuring accurate recordkeeping and tracking of engagement activity, including timely documentation of donor contact activity

· Lead recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, and coordination of volunteers to support Liberty House program operations, events, and the Veterans Pantry

· Collaborate with Catholic Charities New Hampshire staff to develop and support volunteer engagement and retention strategies, including training, communication, and recognition efforts that enhance volunteer experience and effectiveness.

Requirements

· Associates Degree and 2 to 5 years of experience in administrative support, fundraising coordination, event planning, or volunteer management areas preferred.

· Intermediate knowledge of various software programs including MS Office Suite required; experience with donor or case management systems such as Raiser’s Edge, Apricot, GiveSmart, or POS systems preferred.

· Valid Driver’s License required.

· Basic knowledge and understanding of the complexities of working with alcohol/drug recovery and issues of the homeless Veteran population, such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), preferred.

· Prior experience providing similar services in a similar environment preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital or familial status, age, or mental or physical handicap.

Salary : $45,000 - $50,000