Development Assistant - New York, United States - Committee to Protect Journalists

Committee to Protect Journalists
Committee to Protect Journalists
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New York, United States

2 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

Organization Overview:


Job Summary:

The Development Assistant is responsible for processing all gifts, coordinating events, and responding to donor inquiries.

This includes general upkeep of CPJ's donor database, tracking and reconciling gifts for CPJ's annual gala, the International Press Freedom Awards Dinner, and responding to donors' general queries and requests.

This position reports to and works closely with CPJ's Development Officer to ensure seamless gift processing and to support the Development department as a whole.

This position is part of a collective bargaining unit represented by the Writers Guild of America, East.


Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:


  • Process gifts (credit cards, checks, wires, PayPal, etc.) in Raiser's Edge, and help maintain CPJ's donor database by cleaning records and correcting outdated information.
  • Process and reconcile table and ticket purchases related to CPJ's annual dinner.
  • Process mail and generate acknowledgment letters to donors each week.
  • Liaise weekly with the Finance department and provide them with asneeded assistance during their annual audit.
  • Help coordinate events for CPJ, including logistics, invitations, and RSVPs.
  • Coordinate logistics with vendors for direct mail.
  • Support other members of the Development team.
  • Provide administrative and research support for the department.
  • Uphold strict confidentiality and exercise discretion.
  • Contribute to CPJ's Annual Report by conducting research/staff interviews and writing assigned segments.
  • Arrange travel (airfare, accommodation, Amtrak, airport transfer) for IPFA awardees, their guests, and presenters.
  • Basic, occasional graphic design tasks and writing for CPJ's gallery and/or social media platforms.
  • Pickup mail twice a week at the local post office, within a 5minute walk from the CPJ office.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education/Qualifications & Work Experience:


Required:


  • A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • 2+ years of related experience.
  • Strong organizational, communication, project management, and problemsolving skills.
  • Impeccable multitasking ability and exceptional interpersonal skills.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, and Google required.
  • Ability to work in a quickly changing, deadlineoriented environment.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to consistently deliver highquality, accurate work.

Preferred:


  • Experience with Raiser's Edge preferred.
  • International outlook and experience are a plus.

Vaccination Requirement:


Employees who work in our office must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they qualify for reasonable accommodation for medical or religious reasons.

Accordingly, new employees must submit proof of vaccination prior to the commencement of employment, unless a reasonable accommodation is granted.


Physical Requirements:

The physical demands of this position are reflective of work in a typical office setting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.


Benefits:


  • Health Care Plans (100% employersponsored medical, dental, and vision plans for employee coverage)
  • Health Reimbursement Account (employerfunded HRA of $5,000 annually)
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan (employer contribution of 4%. Additional employer dollarfordollar match of elective employee contribution up to 3%)
  • Life Insurance and AD&D Plans (100% employersponsored with the option to elect additional voluntary plans)
  • Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, and 13 paid holidays)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability (employersponsored with the option to elect additional voluntary plans)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Accounts (medical, dependent care, and commuter expenses)
  • Voluntary benefits plans (accident, hospitalization, critical Illness, pet, and legal insurance)
  • Flexible Work Schedules

Location:

We promote a flexible working environment that allows for work-life balance, with opportunities for hybrid and flexible work schedules.

Our newly opened NYC office, located in Midtown Manhattan, was designed to be a place where we can work effectively and collaboratively, bringing energy, inspiration, commitment, and deep learning to our mission.

The CPJ offices are currently working on a hybrid schedule of two days in-office (Wednesday and one other day of the employee's choosing), with the option of working three days remotely.

In addition to this schedule, it may be necessary for employees to come into the office as needed.


How to Apply:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references.


Application deadline:
May 3, 2024
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