Development Assistant

Development Assistant

SCOPE, a successful and growing nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide summer camp opportunities to children from low-income communities, seeks a Development Assistant. This role will provide support in all aspects of the organization. Headquartered in New York City, SCOPE currently serves the Northeast, Midwest, Southeast and is working to expand to other parts of the country.

The Development Assistant will be responsible for assisting SCOPE’s senior staff in special event preparation and on-site execution, development, and day to day maintenance of the organization. This includes processing all of the organization’s donations and event registrations, managing Raiser’s Edge donor database, and ensuring that donors are properly recognized for their gifts in a timely manner. The Development Assistant will also implement and maintain a social media presence according to SCOPE’s strategic communications and social media plan.

This is a hands-on position that is a great opportunity for a recent graduate or individual with 1-3 years experience working in the development department of a nonprofit organization.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience (experience working in nonprofit organizations strongly preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other major computer software
• Familiarity with database management, Raiser’s Edge a plus
• Fluency with social networking tools such as Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn
• Experience working collaboratively with volunteers and professional staff
• Prior experience in an office setting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Reliable, self-starter, organized, genial professional
• A belief in and commitment to SCOPE’s mission
• College graduate
  

This position reports to: Director of Programs and Special Events

Please submit a resume and cover letter to info@scope-ny.org. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Please indicate DEV ASST in subject line.