Job Opening: Philanthropy Assistant

Position Summary

Native Plant Trust seeks a dynamic and outgoing individual to fill a half-time (20 hours per week) administrative role in the philanthropy department. This position requires exceptional customer service and a high attention to detail. Providing members and donors with outstanding events and other benefits and with prompt, courteous service are the top priorities. In addition to researching speakers, venues, catering, and responding to other external questions and requests, the Philanthropy Assistant will work with internal colleagues to produce invitations, run mailing lists, and help keep event logistics on track. The assistant will also support the administrative needs of the department with data processing, documentation, and other administrative functions. Some weekend / evening work and local travel are required for events, always with prior notice.

Desired Skills and Experience

Ideal candidates will have/be:

• Ability to work effectively in a busy environment with repeated interruptions.
• A professional, courteous manner to interact with a variety of people in person and on the
• phone.
• Detail-oriented, thorough, organized, but also flexible; able to prioritize responsibilities and
• meet a time-sensitive schedule.
• Comfortable handling money accurately and securely.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, experience with Google Docs and databases,
• comfortable learning new technology.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent communication and proofreading skills.
• At least a year of related experience preferred.

This is a nonexempt role. This position is eligible for some benefits, including retirement plan, free enrollment in our education programs, and discounts on plants and merchandise in our shop. We also offer a generous paid time off plan. This position is not eligible for health insurance.

Note that employees of Native Plant Trust must provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters.

Hours and Compensation: This is a part-time (20 hours/week) nonexempt position with a starting rate of $20/hour. The employee is eligible for most benefits currently offered by Native Plant Trust, including retirement plan, discounts on plants and merchandise, and free enrollment in education programs. This position is not eligible for health insurance coverage.

To Apply

Please submit a letter of interest and resume in MS Word or PDF format, with your last name as the first word in the file name, using the subject line “Philanthropy Assistant Application” to:

development-hire@NativePlantTrust.org

Application deadline is Friday, December 22, 2023.