Development Assistant
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Job DetailsJob Location Childrens Home of Poughkeepsie - Poughkeepsie, NYPosition Type Full TimeEducation Level Associate's Degree Salary Range $18.00 - $20.00 HourlyTravel Percentage Frequent - LocalJob Shift Business HoursJob Category MarketingDescription

The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie has been caring for children throughout the Hudson Valley for over 175 years! We strive to empower children and families to achieve optimal health and well being.

We are currently seeking a dynamic Development Assistant to join our Development and Public Relations team.

Position Summary:

The Development Assistant will play a key role in the Children's Home of Poughkeepsie fundraising and public relations efforts by providing high-level administrative support to the development office. The Development Assistant must be an accurate, detail oriented, independent self-starter who can fulfill duties with minimal supervision. Must possess a friendly and professional manner. Must be flexible with hours to accommodate meetings and events.

Schedule: FT, Minimum of 40 hours, Monday - Friday plus additional duties and flexibility required for events occurring outside normal business hours.

The Children's Home offers an outstanding benefit package which includes weekly pay, medical, vision, dental, life insurance, 403(b), tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and a great work environment! Paid time off includes 4 weeks of vacation, 3 personal days, 12 holidays and 9 sick days annually.

Qualifications

MINIMUM Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree
• Practical experience with databases, email marketing tools and social media
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and/or Google Docs Editor Suite

PREFERRED Qualifications:

• BA/BS Degree
• Experience in development, public relations or related fields such as marketing, sales and/or business development
• Familiarity with design software, Adobe InDesign and Photoshop, Canva
• Familiarity with WordPress

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for an extended period of time
• Constantly operate a computer and other office equipment
• Able to safely operate an agency vehicle in accordance with NYS motor vehicle law

The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Children's Home participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the form I-9.