Development Assistant, Annual Giving (Variable, up to 29 hours per week, October 13, 2026 to April 30, 2027)
WORK SCHEDULE: Varied Monday through Friday
POSITION LOCATION: Hybrid - will require days onsite and allow telework
PAY RATE: $13.40/hour
BENEFITS: Flexible work schedule; 403(b) Retirement Plan; Complimentary tickets to select performances; Discounts at Concessions and the Gift Shop.
POSITION SUMMARY: Supports the membership team in completing administrative tasks and providing excellent customer service to donors.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Enter confidential membership data into The Raiser’s Edge, the department’s donor tracking software.
- Provide excellent customer service over the phone and email to Wolf Trap Foundation members in response to questions about membership and benefits.
- Help coordinate mailings including donor acknowledgements and benefit materials.
- Assist with general administrative duties for membership as needed, including general phone support, proof reading, photocopying, faxing, filing, and assembling materials.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Associate’s degree or equivalent, transferrable work experience
- 1-2 years’ experience as a seasoned assistant, Board relations or non-profit organization experience preferred
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Excellent phone/interpersonal skills
- Highly organized; strong attention to detail
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; knowledge of The Raiser’s Edge preferred but not necessary
- Sensitivity and commitment to the mission of Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 80% of the time
- Regularly operates a computer and other office equipment (i.e., calculator, copier, printer, etc.)
- Occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, bend and reach with arms
- Lift/move up to 15 pounds infrequently
We’re pleased to consider applicants who will be physically located in and who will have a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia for the duration of their employment. The Foundation does not offer fully remote work for any positions. Applicants who reside in any other state would be required to be physically located in and provide a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia prior to starting work for Wolf Trap Foundation.
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment that embraces and encourages different perspectives. We work to reflect and be representative of the communities in which we serve and in which we reside. Qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who need assistance or an accommodation in our job application processes should contact [email protected]. An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a background check.
Skills Required
- Associate's degree or equivalent transferable work experience
- 1-2 years of experience as a seasoned assistant
- Excellent phone and interpersonal skills
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Ability to work onsite in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia with a local address during employment
- Board relations or nonprofit organization experience
- Knowledge of The Raiser's Edge
What We Do
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts brings world-class performances to the Washington, DC region and delivers impactful arts education programs nationwide. Its mission is to present and create excellent and innovative performing arts programs for the enrichment, education, and enjoyment of diverse audiences and participants, aiming to inspire and support the next generation of performers, patrons, and educators.
