If working for an organization that supports the land and people of Israel excites you, then join us and you needn't wait another minute to change the world!

Position Overview:

Jewish National Fund- USA is seeking an Administrative Assistant is there to provide clerical and organizational support to the Jewish National Fund-USA Rockville Centre office by meeting the administrative needs and goals related to the Jewish National Fund-USA Campaign. This role will work out of our Reseda, CA office. This is a temporary role with the possibility of becoming full-time.

Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of the Center of Excellence Director, provides administrative support to multiple fundraisers
• Answer telephones providing customer service to donors, board, volunteers and the community-at-large
• Extensive donor database management and report creation utilizing Salesforce
• Generate reports and ensure accuracy of records
• Process and code event pledges, donations, and payments accurately and in a timely manner
• Manage event registration and preparation of materials, including name badges, pledge cards, seating, payments and donations
• Enter event seating provided by fundraiser into the events module in Salesforce
• Process invoices and check requests for submission to accounts payable
• Filing, fulfillment, and shipping
• Correspondence, mail merges and general office support
• Assist with scheduling meetings, calls and virtual meetings when needed
• Coordinate speaker schedules, travel and accommodations as needed
• Assist with administrative duties and special projects as directed
• Any other duties that your supervisor may assign to you.

Qualifications:

• Superb interpersonal skills including communication and organizational skills
• Superior customer service and telephone etiquette
• Must be extremely dependable and be able to work quickly and accurately
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task projects to meet deadlines and manage activities within abusy office
• Must be flexible and able to accommodate last minute requests
• Strong computer skills (including Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Salesforce database) and basic math/accounting skills are a must
• Ability to work nights and weekends
• Previous experience in development organization preferred
• BA/BS degree is preferred

Perks:

• Days off for all work-prohibitive Jewish holidays, in addition to the secular US holidays
• 3pm close-of-business on Fridays
• Flexible expense account for mileage and donor meetings
• Top-notch healthcare (including dental and vision)
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Parental Leave policy
• Employer-paid short and long-term disability
• 403(b) with generous employer contribution
• Opportunities to travel to Israel

Salary range depends on experience level, but can fall within the range $40,000-43,000.

WHAT WE DO

Jewish National Fund strives to bring an enhanced quality of life to all of Israel's residents and translate these advancements to the world beyond. JNF is "greening" the desert with millions of trees, building thousands of parks across Israel, creating new communities and cities for generations of Israelis to call home, bolstering Israel's water supply, helping develop innovative arid agriculture techniques and educating both young and old about the founding and importance of Israel and Zionism. JNF is the single largest provider of Zionist programs in the U.S. Its work is divided into seven program areas: Forestry & Green Innovations, Water Solutions, Community Building, Zionist Education & Advocacy, Research & Development, Heritage Sites, and Disabilities & Special Needs.

SINCE 1901, JNF HAS:

• Planted more than 250 million trees
• Built over 250 reservoirs and dams
• Developed over 250,000 acres of land
• Created more than 2,000 parks
• Provided the infrastructure for over 1,000 communities
• Connected thousands of children and young adults to Israel and their heritage

Jewish National Fund prides itself on honoring the pioneers of the past and celebrating their spirit by continuing the pioneering tradition in the areas of technology, environmental progress, community development, water renewal and building the land of Israel for many years to come.

Jewish National Fund affirms the bonds of the Jewish family with their strength of unity, the understanding that each member can make a difference and the collective power to build prosperity, develop innovative solutions and promote the greater good.

OUR CREDENTIALS & PARTNERSHIPS

A registered 501(c)(3) organization, Jewish National Fund is recognized as a 4-star organization by Charity Navigator, America's leading independent charity evaluator, for its sound fiscal management, accountability, and transparency. JNF has also been rated a top charity by the American Institute of Philanthropy and meets the 20 rigorous standards of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Wise Giving Alliance, and the transparency standards of Tzedakah, Inc. No other Jewish organization meets all these standards.

OUR CULTURE

We are ViZion-driven relationship-based, fast-paced, and Positively Israel!

OUR CORE VALUES

Be Bold: Beyond. We are proud and passionate, vocal, and visionary about Israel and Zionism. We pride ourselves on our out-of-the-box thinking and the great things it accomplishes for the land and with the people of Israel.

Belong: Stay long. We are an inclusive and diverse workplace welcoming and respecting all cultures, ages, religions, ethnicities, genders, orientations, and physical abilities. Understanding that a work-life balance is crucial to the success of our organization, we are empathetic, understanding, caring, appreciative, and respectful of one another as we strive to develop and retain our professionals and donors for the long-run.

Be Inscribed: Be the Impact. To walk in the land of Israel and see the impact of our work instills the greatest sense of fulfillment. We strive for each employee to make their mark, leave their footprint, be heard, and feel relevant as together we help ensure the vibrancy of Israel for the next 100 years. We plant the future, not just trees.

Be Kind: Act with Chesed. At JNF-USA we do not underestimate the power of kindness. We use recognition and praise to motivate teams, individuals, donors, and stakeholders. We are proud of our please and thank you's. We listen and lend a helping hand when a co-worker is challenged. Whether random or deliberate acts, kindness is a key ingredient to our positive workplace and mindset.

B'Yachad: Together. Great collaboration between our employees, donors and affiliates in Israel is a priority: everyone matters no matter their role. We recognize that open and inspirational communication, teamwork, and collegiality is a force multiplier in reaching our goals, mission, and vision. Jewish National Fund-USA exemplifies the power of unity.