Reach Out and Read
Development and Communications Assistant

Position
Reach Out and Read seeks a Development/Communications Assistant to provide administrative, project, and event support for the Communications and Development departments.  Overall responsibilities include:
            -           Prepare letters, reports, memos, forms, statistical tables, and reports
            -           Assist with coordination and implementation of all departmental program-related activities
            -           Typing, answering phones, proofreading, and the distribution of documents.
            -           Help to ensure that the office runs smoothly, efficiently and professionally on a daily basis

Responsibilities Specific to Development:
            -           Maintain fundraising database and is responsible for gift entry, processing, and                   acknowledgment of donations.
            -           Keep electronic records of all donations and communication
            -           Provide special event support, including mailings, registrations lists, and other event logistics support
            -           Prepare information packets, development materials, mailings, and other correspondence
            -           Maintains prospect and proposal "trackers" and master funder list
            -           Assist local ROR programs in obtaining development and fundraising information, prospects, and materials.

Responsibilities specific to Communications:
            -           Assist in creating and/or revising development materials (Annual Fund Letter, newsletter,   informational material, etc.)
            -           Prepare press kits and maintains press clippings
            -           Maintain cause-related marketing file

Other Duties:
            -           Prepare presentations, notices, agendas and reports related to specific projects
            -           Provide backup support for receptionist during breaks and time out of the office
            -           Attend off-site workshops, meetings, and other functions as necessary 

Qualifications:
            -           Interest in working in nonprofit sector
            -           Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Publisher and Power Point
            -           Previous experiences in Sage, a plus
            -           Strong communication, writing and problem solving skills
            -           Team player and detail oriented
            -           Flexible and able to multi-task well
            -           Ability to interact with external audiences and diverse groups.

Americans With Disability Statement
External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with assistance of a reasonable accommodations to be determined on a case by case basis.

To apply send cover letter and resume to jobs@reachoutandread.org.

Please put the job title in the subject line and include salary requirements with application and let us know where you heard about the job.

No phone calls please.