Development Assistant

Development Assistant

We are considering part time or full time candidates for this role.

Part Time>5 days/25 hours OR Full Time>37.5 hours + benefits

Jewish Family & Children's Services of Northen New Jersey (JFCSnnj.org) is a Mental Health & Human Services organization serving Bergen, Hudson, and Passaic County in New Jersey. We offer an array of services, including mental health, senior services, career readiness, after-school programming, and an on-site kosher food pantry.

We are seeking a team player to support the development department which includes JFCS events.  The ideal candidate will pay great attention to detail, while managing the donor database and assisting in event planning (for annual events like our ride-to-fight-hunger bike ride and our gala celebration). You will also be involved in donor engagement and tracking relevant data. There is a strong administrative component to this role, but we are also looking for someone who has very good writing and editing skills. THIS IS AN ON-SITE POSITION, NOT REMOTE.

If you love our mission, you’ll love working here: Based upon Jewish tradition and values... our mission is to strengthen and enhance the well-being of all who call upon us by providing professional and compassionate human services to effectively meet life’s many challenges.  The ideal candidate is fast thinking team player who wants to be involved and is excited to participate in all the great things we do.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 1-3 years relevant experience (including internships).
• Strong computer skills, specifically MS Office Suite / Excel, CRM experience; DonorPerfect big plus.

Please forward your resume and cover letter, indicating why this job is of interest.