Development & Communications Assistant

Primary Function:

The Development/Communications Assistant supports the Development Director in implementing OHRA’s fundraising, outreach and community engagement initiatives. This role involves a mix of administrative support, communications, data management, donor relations and volunteer coordination all aimed at increasing the organization's capacity to fulfill its mission.

Supervisor Responsibilities: None

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Support the fundraising and communications goals of the organization including gift processing, fundraising campaigns, events, volunteer coordination and donor communications.

Development:/

· Maintain donor database records in Donor Perfect, including gift entry, contact activity, and donor record entry and updates.

· Manage the timely acknowledgement of gifts and assure that all types of donations (cash, pledges, matching gifts, and planned gifts) are properly documented.

· Monitor major gifts to keep Development Director current for timely acknowledgements and outreach.

· Assist with direct mail campaign logistics, mailing lists and mailings.

· Assist with preparation and implementing of donor and volunteer events.

· Ensure data integrity through accurate data entry and adhering to established best practices.

· Assist with production and distribution of recurring appeals and stewardship materials.

· Assist with writing and editing of guest stories, appeals, acknowledgements, donor news and reports as needed.

· Communicate with donors in person, on the phone, and by email when needed.

· Collect and maintain event and tour participant information.

· Coordinate volunteer recruitment and onboarding.

Communications:

· Work closely with Development Director to help implement communications strategies.

· Assist with social media strategies and manage social media posts according to plans and schedules.

· Track and archive all press, social media and other communications about OHRA.

· Draft and edit communications copy.

· Maintain a list of web content updates for website.

· Update contact list databases, including partners, foundations, funders, county and city officials and media.

· Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

· Highly organized, and able to work independently.

· Strong computer skills with focus on document generation, database management and use of social media platforms.

· Experience with meeting and event logistic planning and support.

· Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

· Experience with CRM, Excel, Microsoft Office and desktop publishing software.

Physical Demands:

Sitting: 80%

Walking: 20%

Standing: 10%

Lift up to 30 lbs.

Far acuity (clarity of vision at 10 feet or more)

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Occasional exposure to extreme temperature changes
• Occasional exposure to strong odors
• Exposure to fluorescent lights
• 3 flights of stairs
• Elevator

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 25.0 per week

Experience:

• Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Required)
• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $25