Development Assistant
Job Description

The Charles River Conservancy, a seven year old organization with the goal of making the parklands more active and attractive, seeks a Development Assistant to work closely with the Development Coordinator as well as with the President on fundraising, events, public relations and advocacy.

Responsibilities

Tasks vary and will include:

• Clerical Work (data input, sending out invitations, tracking of RSVPs, and other tasks as needed)
• Assist with preparing for meetings, attending meetings, taking notes, and ensuring appropriate follow up
• Help with events
• Undertake special research tasks
• Assist in the preparation of presentations (including Powerpoint presentations)
• Other duties as needed

Some evening and weekend responsibilities at public events required.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, a mature interpersonal style, a positive and enthusiastic attitude and a sense of humor. The candidate must exercise excellent judgment and discretion with confidential or sensitive materials, be able to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under tight deadlines.

This position requires great versatility in support of the President’s research, public communications, proposal development, and organizational leadership roles. It affords a bird’s-eye-view of environmental advocacy and policy, cultural and sports facility planning, fundraising and non-profit management. This position is appropriate for a well organized and motivated person willing to take on both creative and mundane tasks.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent
• Experience working closely with senior management desirable
• Proficient in MS Word, Filemaker, Excel, Powerpoint, iPhoto and a graphic design software
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and excellent organizational skills critical
• Excellent writing and communications skills
• Ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary team
• Knowledge of Boston (and possibly also of Charles River)

Salary and Benefits

• Starting salary at $28,000, opportunity for growth within this growing organization
• Competitive benefits package

How to Apply

To apply, send cover letter describing your interests and experience related to this job, resume, to:

Renata von Tscharner
Charles River Conservancy
One Education Street
Cambridge MA 02141

or email to crc@thecharles.org

Please explore our website for more information about the Conservancy’s work.