Development Associate - Museum jobs in Somerset, NJ

Bonnie Brae, a Special Education School and Residential Treatment Facility for historically under-served youth, is currently seeking a full time Development Associate to bring their talents, skills and energy to our fundraising department. As a member of a dynamic Development Team, the Development Associate is responsible for providing support and assistance in all facets of Bonnie Brae Development including all aspects of donor database maintenance and gift acknowledgement, administrative support for Bonnie Brae Development special events, marketing communications efforts including creation of materials and social media management, and administrative/organizational support to the Director of Development and Assistant Director of Development. The Development Associate also assists with creation and coordination of specific projects including appeals, in-kind appeals and special events as needed, assist with the grant writing process, provides key coordination of volunteers and keeps the Development files and materials updated and organized. Successful candidate will need to pass a New Jersey Department of Education and a New Jersey Department of Children & Families background check.

Candidate will possess the following:

Education / Knowledge / Skills / Abilities / Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in a non-profit environment
• Records management experience including online fundraising and auction management software
• Adept at managing multiple projects, highly efficient, organized and excellent time manager
• Raiser’s Edge experience preferred
• Experience with Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and online fundraising and mailing software preferred
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office Suite
• Flexible, team player

Benefits:

When you work at Bonnie Brae you join a community of professionals that make a difference. We offer a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, including:

• 2 weeks paid vacation
• 8 paid holidays
• 4 paid floating holidays
• 3 paid personal days
• 10 paid sick days
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Life, and Disability insurance
• Retirement savings plan with matching contributions

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person