Development Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

About Interfaith Community Services :

At Interfaith, we empower individuals and families in need by providing essential resources and services with compassion and integrity. Together, we foster a community of hope, accountability, and dignity.

Founded in 1979 in direct response to rising rates of hunger and homelessness in North San Diego County, Interfaith Community Services works to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness by Helping People Help Themselves. Interfaith is the most comprehensive nonprofit social services agency in North County, providing both immediate safety net services and long-term, life-changing programs designed to meet the holistic needs of people in crisis. Together, in partnership with 250+ diverse faith communities, more than 650 recurrent volunteers, and a growing staff of over 200, Interfaith provides a safe haven and pathway towards self-sufficiency for more than 17,000 community members annually.

If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a service-driven environment, we invite you to be part of our mission!

What You'll Do :

In the Development Assistant role, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting our fundraising efforts and volunteer programs. This position involves a mix of clerical and organizational tasks, donor correspondence, volunteer coordination and support of special projects and events. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and administrative skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for community service.

• Support the development department with scheduling calls and meetings, and confirming volunteer shifts and drop-offs
• Helps create and distribute development materials, including flyers, newsletters, social media posts, and donor recognition materials.
• Assist in and coordinate volunteers for various programs and events.
• Respond to inquiries from potential volunteers and provide them with information about available opportunities.
• Assist in tracking volunteer hours and contributions for recognition and reporting purposes.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas for enhancing fundraising strategies and volunteer engagement.
• Leads the creation of acknowledgement, thank you letters, correspondence, and recognition of donors and volunteers
• Work closely with the communications team to identify and support needs integrated in all communications and marketing materials
• Performs additional duties as assigned

Requirements : Who You Are :

You're passionate about making a lasting impact, whether supporting individuals directly or enhancing our organizational effectiveness. To thrive in this role, you'll :

SKILLSETS / ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Location : On-Site / Escondido

Hourly Rate : $21.81-$24.23

Hours : Mon-Fri : 8 : 30 am-12 : 30 pm

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

Interfaith is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, pregnancy, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, nationality, sex, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Interfaith will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.