Development Specialist (Seattle)
Reply to: hr@youthcare.org
Do you have strong organizational skills and 2 years in communication, development or special event planning? Do you desire meaningful work that will positively impact youth/young adults? Do you like working in a collaborative setting and working for an organization that is innovative? If you answered YES! to the questions we have a full-time opportunity for you!
YouthCare has an innovative approach to engage, stablize and perpare youth. We serves homeless and street-involved youth in Seattle, Washington and operate seven housing programs and the James W Ray Orion Center.
To find out more please visit our web-site at http://www.youthcare.org/about-youthcare/work-youthcare. More details below!
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Position Title: Development Specialist
Program: Development
Job Code: 12-205
Reports To: Director of Development & Marketing
Status: Full Time
Salary Range: $16.00 - $18.00 plus excellent benefits
Closing Date: 07/13/2012
Classification: Non-Exempt
WORK SCHEDULE: This position is full-time and generally works Mon -- Fri 8am -- 5pm. Will require some weekend and evening work.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the immediate supervision of the Development Manager and reporting to the Director of Development and Marketing, the Development Specialist is responsible for the coordination of donation drives; the processing of in-kind donations; and miscellaneous administrative support duties as needed.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Solicits in-kind donations from community donors, businesses, and organizations for drives, in-kind donations and in-kind services.
• Cultivates and stewards in-kind donor relationships for retention and integration into donor prospecting. Organizes an efficient and effective in-kind program including creating and maintaining an annual drive calendar, entering in-kind donations into Raiser's Edge, and acknowledging donors in a timely fashion.
• Receives, records and responds to donations accurately and timely.
• Ensures that staff follow proper donation tracking procedures so that each donation is tracked, a thank-you is generated, and donation is included in program reporting.
• Coordinates seasonal drives (The Basics, Back-to-School, Food Drives, and Holiday Drive)
• Creates and distributes drive collateral (postcards, posters, flyers). Works with designer, printers and mailing houses on outsourced design collateral.
• Meets regularly with program and other agency staff to determine ongoing and special in-kind needs and solicit in-kind items and services to meet requests.
• Collaborates with the Volunteer Coordinator to support the in-kind program, including assisting in the training, monitoring, support and recognition of volunteers who maintain incoming donations, organize and maintain inventory, and support holiday drives .
• Completes monthly board reporting for in-kind donations and drives.
• Assists with fund-raising events and mailings, including YouthCare's annual luncheon event.
• Assists with donation entry (revenue), reporting, filing, and acknowledgements
• Assists with processing gift cards and Goodwill vouchers -- including the tracking, and follow-up with program staff to ensure the documentation is complete and accurate.
• Assists with other administrative projects as needed.
This job description is not intended to cover every aspect of your job at YouthCare. We are a team that works together to meet the needs of our clients and every member of the team is expected to pitch in and help even beyond the specific responsibilities listed in this description.
QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIREMENTS:
• 2 years of development, communication, event planning or public relation experience.
• Strong organizational and prioritizing skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Proven word processing and overall computer expertise including MS Office, Power Point, and an aptitude for learning new software programs.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team.
• Ability to ask questions and clarify tasks and goals of projects.
• Acceptance of a variety of lifestyles, behaviors, and cultural and spiritual practices.
• Ability to work effectively and maintain positive relationships with internal staff members and external constituents
• Ability to effectively represent YouthCare in the community including professional appearance and manner.
• Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information appropriately and with discretion.
• Ability to pass a DSHS Criminal Background Check.
PREFERENCES:
• Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years development, special events, and/or Public Relations experience. Experience can substitute education on a year for year exchange.
• Experience with Raiser's Edge software
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Ability to perform moderate physical work safely, including lifting and moving up to 50 pounds on a regular basis and lifting and moving 10 to 20 pounds frequently.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS -- Within 30 Days of Hire
• Must have current negative TB test
• When driving YouthCare vehicles, you must possess a valid WA State Drivers License and have taken Van Driver Certification Training or an approved Defensive Driving Course.
BENEFITS:
YouthCare provides a competitive benefits package to full time employees including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, short-term disability, life insurance, 401(k), vacation, paid holidays, and sick leave after successful completion of the Introductory Period.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT:
YouthCare shall seek to insure and provide equal opportunity for all persons seeking employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, disability or any other characteristics as established by law.
People of Color and Members of the LGBTQ community are strongly encouraged to apply.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
An application, resume and cover letter are required for all qualified candidates. Resume and Cover Letters should be mailed to hr@youthcare.org -- No Faxes. Please identify which position you are applying for in the subject line of your email. Resume and Cover Letters can also be mailed to YouthCare, 2500 NE 54th Street, Seattle, WA 98105 and must be post-marked prior to job closing date (July 13, 2012).
YouthCare has an innovative approach to engage, stablize and perpare youth. We serves homeless and street-involved youth in Seattle, Washington and operate seven housing programs and the James W Ray Orion Center.
To find out more please visit our web-site at http://www.youthcare.org/about-youthcare/work-youthcare. More details below!
*********************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************
Position Title: Development Specialist
Program: Development
Job Code: 12-205
Reports To: Director of Development & Marketing
Status: Full Time
Salary Range: $16.00 - $18.00 plus excellent benefits
Closing Date: 07/13/2012
Classification: Non-Exempt
WORK SCHEDULE: This position is full-time and generally works Mon -- Fri 8am -- 5pm. Will require some weekend and evening work.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the immediate supervision of the Development Manager and reporting to the Director of Development and Marketing, the Development Specialist is responsible for the coordination of donation drives; the processing of in-kind donations; and miscellaneous administrative support duties as needed.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Solicits in-kind donations from community donors, businesses, and organizations for drives, in-kind donations and in-kind services.
• Cultivates and stewards in-kind donor relationships for retention and integration into donor prospecting. Organizes an efficient and effective in-kind program including creating and maintaining an annual drive calendar, entering in-kind donations into Raiser's Edge, and acknowledging donors in a timely fashion.
• Receives, records and responds to donations accurately and timely.
• Ensures that staff follow proper donation tracking procedures so that each donation is tracked, a thank-you is generated, and donation is included in program reporting.
• Coordinates seasonal drives (The Basics, Back-to-School, Food Drives, and Holiday Drive)
• Creates and distributes drive collateral (postcards, posters, flyers). Works with designer, printers and mailing houses on outsourced design collateral.
• Meets regularly with program and other agency staff to determine ongoing and special in-kind needs and solicit in-kind items and services to meet requests.
• Collaborates with the Volunteer Coordinator to support the in-kind program, including assisting in the training, monitoring, support and recognition of volunteers who maintain incoming donations, organize and maintain inventory, and support holiday drives .
• Completes monthly board reporting for in-kind donations and drives.
• Assists with fund-raising events and mailings, including YouthCare's annual luncheon event.
• Assists with donation entry (revenue), reporting, filing, and acknowledgements
• Assists with processing gift cards and Goodwill vouchers -- including the tracking, and follow-up with program staff to ensure the documentation is complete and accurate.
• Assists with other administrative projects as needed.
This job description is not intended to cover every aspect of your job at YouthCare. We are a team that works together to meet the needs of our clients and every member of the team is expected to pitch in and help even beyond the specific responsibilities listed in this description.
QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIREMENTS:
• 2 years of development, communication, event planning or public relation experience.
• Strong organizational and prioritizing skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Proven word processing and overall computer expertise including MS Office, Power Point, and an aptitude for learning new software programs.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team.
• Ability to ask questions and clarify tasks and goals of projects.
• Acceptance of a variety of lifestyles, behaviors, and cultural and spiritual practices.
• Ability to work effectively and maintain positive relationships with internal staff members and external constituents
• Ability to effectively represent YouthCare in the community including professional appearance and manner.
• Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information appropriately and with discretion.
• Ability to pass a DSHS Criminal Background Check.
PREFERENCES:
• Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years development, special events, and/or Public Relations experience. Experience can substitute education on a year for year exchange.
• Experience with Raiser's Edge software
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Ability to perform moderate physical work safely, including lifting and moving up to 50 pounds on a regular basis and lifting and moving 10 to 20 pounds frequently.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS -- Within 30 Days of Hire
• Must have current negative TB test
• When driving YouthCare vehicles, you must possess a valid WA State Drivers License and have taken Van Driver Certification Training or an approved Defensive Driving Course.
BENEFITS:
YouthCare provides a competitive benefits package to full time employees including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, short-term disability, life insurance, 401(k), vacation, paid holidays, and sick leave after successful completion of the Introductory Period.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT:
YouthCare shall seek to insure and provide equal opportunity for all persons seeking employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, disability or any other characteristics as established by law.
People of Color and Members of the LGBTQ community are strongly encouraged to apply.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
An application, resume and cover letter are required for all qualified candidates. Resume and Cover Letters should be mailed to hr@youthcare.org -- No Faxes. Please identify which position you are applying for in the subject line of your email. Resume and Cover Letters can also be mailed to YouthCare, 2500 NE 54th Street, Seattle, WA 98105 and must be post-marked prior to job closing date (July 13, 2012).
- Location: Seattle
- Compensation: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour plus excellent benefits
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