Administrative Assistant II, Development and Membership
The Skirball Cultural Center seeks an enthusiastic and detail-oriented professional to serve as Administrative Assistant for Development and Membership. Reporting directly to the Associate Director of Development, this position is responsible for providing clerical and administrative office support to the Development Department. This position requires strong attention to detail as well as the ability to regularly interface with the Skirball's member and donor base. This is a growing department with opportunities for the right candidate to expand their role and deepen their impact over time.
Pay Range: $22 - $24 per hour
Responsibilities:
Administrative
- Report to the Associate Director of Development and assist in all areas, as requested
- Organize and maintain computer and hard copy files
- Maintain various Excel department charts
- Answer telephones and monitor the Development email inbox
- Administer written correspondence and its dissemination
- Schedule, arrange, and prepare rooms for meetings
- Coordinate and track department invoices for payment
- Attend meetings, take and distribute notes, and assist with organization
- Manage the donor database in Altru: create and maintain donor and prospect profiles; process checks, cash, and credit card donations; process memberships, invoices, receipts, tributes, and thank-you letters to donors; sustain data hygiene; prepare and manage various activity reports and queries; maintain and generate mailing lists in Altru and FileMaker Pro for mailings and special events
Development
- Serve as a knowledgeable representative of the Skirball Cultural Center's mission and history
- Support planning and execution of major donor events, cultivation experiences, and public-facing programs
- Support donor communications across the department, including lift notes, acknowledgement letters, and other written correspondence in coordination with the President's Office
- Provide excellent service to donors and key partners via phone, email, and in person
- Coordinate and assist with hosting on-site events
- Coordinate external mailings and communications
- Conduct prospective donor research
- Work closely with the President's Office staff on donor-related projects and reports
- Assist the Membership Manager on an as-needed basis
- Assist Communications on an as-needed basis
- Oversee volunteers on special projects
Qualifications, Experience, and Attributes:
- 3+ years of successful experience as an administrative assistant or coordinator in a similar role; experience working in a development department for a nonprofit preferred
- Undergraduate degree in English, communications, fundraising, or a similar field, and/or equivalent experience
- Excellent proficiency with IT tools including Office 365 applications, Altru or equivalent donor database software, FileMaker Pro, and Zoom; strong ability to conduct computer research and navigate online directories and databases
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask
- Excellent editing and data entry skills
- Collaborative, thoughtful, and professional with a genuine interest in the work
- Demonstrated commitment to the Skirball's mission to welcome the stranger and help build a more just society
Skills Required
- 3+ years of experience as an administrative assistant or coordinator
- Experience working in a development department for a nonprofit
- Undergraduate degree in English, communications, fundraising, or similar field, and/or equivalent experience
- Proficiency with Office 365 applications and Excel
- Experience with Altru or equivalent donor database software and FileMaker Pro
- Proficiency with Zoom and online research/databases
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
- Excellent editing and data entry skills
- Collaborative, professional demeanor and genuine interest in the mission
What We Do
The Skirball Cultural Center is a Jewish educational institution and cultural center in Los Angeles, dedicated to exploring Jewish heritage and its connection to American vitality through exhibitions, programs, and educational initiatives.
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