Development Assistant

Development Assistant 

We are The Hollister Group, the Boston area's leading women-owned staffing firm. We guide candidates through the job search process and connect top-tier talent with opportunities that meet the needs of our candidates and our clients. Our Recruiters will help you refine your goals, improve your resume and interview skills, and stay on the lookout for a position that matches your experience and ambition! 

Our Administrative & HR Staffing team is currently looking to speak with candidates who would be interested in opportunities in Boston/Cambridge with similar specifications to those below: 

Compensation: $22.00-$24.00hr *

*listed not guaranteed – potential offers vary based on experience level, qualifications, and internal equity and may be outside of this range.

Responsibilities: 

• Solicit graduates and other constituent groups via phone, email, and in-person 

• Develop a strategic plan to educate and cultivate recent graduates 

• Coordinate all aspects of reunions including committee recruitment and management, class fundraising, and class-specific reunion event needs 

• Serve as the key point of contact between school and committee members 

• Work closely with gift officers who will be managing leadership giving for reunion classes; provide them with class fundraising updates and/or relevant class and reunion planning information 

• Collaborate with and assist Graduate Affairs team with updating social media accounts on a regular basis 

• Attend all events and assist with planning as needed 

• Prepare acknowledgment and pledge letters 

• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Director 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree required 

• 1-2 years of professional experience in fundraising preferred 

• Database management experience preferred 

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) 

• Professional verbal and written communication skills 

• Demonstrated ability effectively handling multiple projects with extreme attention to detail 

• Strong work ethic and personal integrity 

• A passion for education and a commitment to serving a diverse student population 

• Must be able to work occasional nights and weekends 

Interested in learning more! Apply with your resume and we'll get in touch! 

If these details don't quite align with you, don't worry! We have a variety of other openings for Administrative roles, and in Human Resources, Accounting, and Finance. 

Apply here or send your resume via email at apply@hollistergroup.com to connect with a recruiter and see how we can help you in your search! 

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging
 

The Hollister Group is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people who are under-represented in their respective occupation or position. 

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