Development Assistant

Open Door Mission Inc
Rochester, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 10/7/2022 CLOSED ON 3/6/2023

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EMPLOYER AND LOCATION:

Open Door Mission - 156 N Plymouth Avenue, Rochester 14608


Founded in 1952 to provide for the spiritual and physical of needs of the impoverished and homeless men, women and children of Rochester, NY by restoring hope and changing lives. We are 501(c)3 nonprofit, non-denominational Christian Rescue Mission. We consider every position one of ministry and a vital part of team, and therefore it’s important that all staff agree to our Statement of Faith.


Our primary programs include but are not limited to emergency food and housing, transitional housing, rent assistance, and addiction recovery.


DEPARTMENT:

Development – 156 N Plymouth Avenue, Rochester NY, 14608


Our development team supports the fundraising and communication efforts of the agency.


SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Under direction Development Director, the Development Assistant will support ongoing development and finance initiatives through data inputting of donor information, filing donor and financial records, clerical work, sorting mail, answering the phone and other tasks as directed by the Development and Finance offices. The right candidate will utilize effective time management to complete tasks, is highly detailed and organized. Demonstrated ability to communicate with professionalism with varying levels of personnel and external donors, sharing with and communicating our mission of “Restoring Hope. Changing Lives.”


COMPENSATION PACKAGE:

Our starting rate of pay for a candidate with minimum of 2 years of administrative experience or a 2 years college education to demonstrate proficiency in computer literacy for data input, email correspondence, and phone etiquette.

All full time employees receive up to 5 weeks paid time off with an optional cash out policy, and 1 week paid sick leave. Open Door Mission contributes 70% towards medical premiums across all tiers, and provides free dental, vision, disability and life insurance.

Open Door Mission recognizes 10 holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

This position also offers a $400.00 retention bonus paid at the completion of their probationary period (6 months).

SCHEDULING:

This position is hybrid, working 40 hours Monday-Friday. Corporate hours are 9am-5pm but offers flexibility of an 8am start time.


DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Receive and process donations via mail, phone, credit card, online, EFT, and additional transaction avenues

  • Maintain the integrity of donor and financial data through accurate data input and filing

  • Create and maintain filing systems, both electronic and physical

  • Open and sort mail

  • Answer phones and respond to voice mails and emails within 24 hours, to answer questions, process donations, resolve issues and ensure requests are appropriately handled – or transfer calls, voicemails and emails to appropriate contact

  • Assist with donor database maintenance

  • Assist at Open Door Mission fundraising events

  • Assist with Finance Department to assist with filing, clerical support and day to day activities

  • Assist with other development or finance related requests as directed by Development Director


SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Christian with a commitment to and a passion for “restoring hope and changing lives”

  • High degree of accuracy, detail orientation, and organization

  • Computer literate; proficient in MS Office Suite, Database Operations, and Internet

  • Proficient with a 10-key and in data entry operations

  • Able to read, write and perform mathematical computations

  • Reliable and trustworthy - able to maintain confidentiality, high productivity and meet deadlines

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with a customer service orientation


WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL FACTORS:

(Occasionally = 1%-33%; Frequently = 34%-66%; Continuously = 67%-100%)

  • Work will predominately require individual to work in a typical office environment, with the majority of time on a computer

  • Requires sitting for extended periods of time – frequently

  • Requires use of fingers and hands; fine motor skills – continuously

  • See, hear and speak – continuously

  • Requires some evening and weekend work – occasionally, based on events

  • May require occasional travel, primarily within regional area – occasionally, based on events

  • May require working outdoors and potentially in inclement weather – annually, based on events


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QUIPMENT/TOOLS USED:

Computer, 10-key Calculator, Phone, Fax, Copier, and Scanner


EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

  • Associate’s Degree in a related field; or, 2 years previous experience in an office setting

  • Previous experience with development and fundraising in a non-profit organization, helpful



This position is hybrid, working 40 hours Monday-Friday. Corporate hours are 9am-5pm but offers flexibility of an 8am start time. Requires some evening and weekend work – occasionally, based on events
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