Development Assistant-Preble Street, Portland, ME

Nicole Holt

Preble Street in Portland, Maine is seeking an in-person Development Assistant to join our team!

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Description

The Development Assistant will work with the Preble Street Development team to assist with the annual fund, public and community communications, board and volunteer relations, fundraising, donor tracking and acknowledgement, and administrative and volunteer activities in support of a comprehensive fund development program to meet the Preble Street mission. The Development Assistant will also share responsibility for customer service and other activities in the Preble Street administrative office.

Qualifications

The desired combination of education and relevant experience for this position includes a bachelor’s degree with event and/or project management experience; however, candidates with any combination of experience and education likely to provide the knowledge, skills and abilities to be successful in the position will be considered.

An understanding of homelessness and poverty and a commitment to the agency mission are required. The successful candidate will also possess highly developed computer skills including Microsoft Office products and Raiser’s Edge; excellent customer service skills; excellent writing and verbal communication skills; understanding of the principles of fundraising; experience with direct mail, donor and volunteer relations, public relations, and special events; strong organization and time management skills; business writing skills; and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

This is a full-time position with a Monday – Friday schedule. Candidates with some flexibility to work occasional weekend hours and the ability to travel locally preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay at $19.82/hour.
• 160 hours vacation time, 96 hours sick time, 16 hours personal time (accrued), 12 Paid Holidays
• Health insurance w/ 100% employer-paid option; Dental insurance w/ 100% employer-paid option; Vision insurance; Employer-paid Life, STD, and LTD insurance
• Optional supplemental Life, Critical Illness, and AD&D insurance options
• 403(b) retirement plan w/ employer match

To Apply: We encourage applicants to apply via Preble Street’s website employment page. Applications (cover letter and resume) may also be emailed to employment@preblestreet.org or mailed via USPS mail to
Preble Street Human Resources
55 Portland Street
Portland, ME 04101.

Please note that automatically generated confirmations of receipt will be sent in response to applications sent via email. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be otherwise contacted.