When you apply for this position, please say you saw this job on Green Dream Jobs!!
Description
The Rainforest Alliance (RA) is an international nonprofit organization that works to conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods by transforming land-use practices, business practices and consumer behavior. Based in New York City, with offices throughout the United States and worldwide, the Rainforest Alliance works with people whose livelihoods depend on the land, helping them transform the way they grow food, harvest wood and host travelers.
Position Summary: The Membership Assistant will be a member of RA's fundraising team. S/he will assist the Membership Coordinator in all areas of the direct mail program, including entering and tracking data, drafting and/or editing direct mail letters and other related documents, and representing Rainforest Alliance at membership cultivation events. S/he will need to develop a strong understanding of fundraising, membership programs and rainforest conservation issues.
Responsibilities:
* Data entry, database maintenance and troubleshooting of donor tracking software;
* Organize and maintain paper and electronic files of individual donors/prospects, donor correspondence and acknowledgements;
* Assist in the conceptualization, development, writing, and editing of direct mail and other letters, reports, and documents related to the direct mail program;
* Organize, maintain and coordinate state charitable registrations and reporting;
* Oversee registration and stewardship for workplace giving campaigns, etc.;
* Represent the organization at membership cultivation events;
* Facilitate all non-direct mail solicitation mailings, including internet appeals; and
* Other projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree required;
* Must have excellent writing skills and ability to write to different audiences;
* A minimum of one year of administrative experience; non-profit experience a plus;
* Must have excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel, and Internet);
* Knowledge of database management or donor tracking software (e.g. Access, Raiser's Edge, etc.) a plus;
* Requires ability to work within a team structure as well as independently, be creative, take initiative, be attentive to detail and possess excellent interpersonal communication skills; and
* Dependability and good organizational skills necessary.
Salary: Commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits package provided.
To Apply:
Email, fax or mail resume, cover letter and salary history.
Human Resources,
Rainforest Alliance,
665 Broadway, Suite 500,
|New York, NY 10012.