JOB DESCRIPTION
Boise Rescue Mission Ministries is seeking a full-time Development Assistant. This position assists the Chief Development Officer and Development Team in completing administrative tasks, communicating with donors, and assisting in fundraising events.
The Development Assistant must hold to the doctrine and constitution/by-laws of Boise Rescue Mission Ministries. The Development Assistant must be a regular attendee of a local church and be willing to sign and adhere to the Mission’s Statement of Faith.
This is a full-time position. Normal schedule is 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday – Friday. Position requires working on-site in the Mission Administration building. This position will require occasional evenings and weekends outside of normal work hours.
Responsibilities and Necessary Skills:
- Communication: Effectively communicates with Chief Development Officer and Communications/Marketing Director to ensure successful completion of tasks. Contacts Mission staff to gather information and statistics. Organizes text communications and responds to comments.
- Production: Creates action plans and ensures all tasks are completed. Writes purchase orders and compiles monthly credit card reports. Updates and enters data into Raiser’s Edge database with accuracy and attention to detail. Tracks inventory of printed items. Uses Canva to create simple newsletters, postcards, etc. Organizes archives. Assists with annual Development budget.
- Events: Participates in some Mission events (grocery store donation days, annual holiday banquets, etc.), coordinates small events, and tracks RSVPs and arranges registration of events.
- Research: Assists CDO in researching new fundraising ideas, etc.
- Flexibility: Willing to take on other responsibilities to support the work of the Mission.
The Ideal Candidate is Seeking a Rewarding Career, Committed to Learning and Will Demonstrate
- A genuine interest and passion for the Mission, Vision, and Values of Boise Rescue Mission Ministries.
- A self-starter and asks questions when needed
- Attention to detail and organized
- A team-player mentality with superior interpersonal and collaboration skills
- The ability to multitask and prioritize a number of projects
- Ability to research a variety of topics and help implement ideas
Preferred Education and Skills
- Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
- Proficient in Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint
- Office assistant experience, a plus
- Raiser’s Edge or CRM database experience (queries, data entry, etc.), a plus
- Experience using office equipment
- Intermediate typing and computer skills
- Confidence in interacting with people in person, on the phone and via email
We are a Christian non-profit organization dedicated to serving homeless people in the Treasure Valley.
Join us and see the incredible impact you can have on people in need in our community!