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JOB TITLE: Part-Time Fundraising / Development Assistant
REPORTS TO: Executive Director
SCHEDULE: 18 Hours Per Week / primarily in-person at our Troy WERC location, 120 Defreest Drive, Troy, NY 12180, with some remote work once trained on job duties.


JOB SUMMARY:
The Part-time Fundraising / Development Assistant supports fundraising efforts, campaign development and community outreach to increase awareness of WERC’s programs, helping to raise funds that benefit students and graduates. This role contributes to WERC’s mission of advancing women's success in the workplace by building their economic and personal independence.


The Duties of Fundraising / Development Assistant include (but are not limited to):

  • Assisting with the planning and the implementation of fundraising activities and events for WERC. (including but not limited to Trailblazers (March), First Impressions Second Chances (June), and Annual Fall Luncheon (October)).
  • Assist Event Chair with communication for venue and caterer, working with volunteers as needed. May include:
    • Contract negotiations, venue walk-through and event floor layout.
    • Outreach to event sponsors and vendors including creating sponsorship letter and benefits form, vendor fact sheet and form and thank you letters after the event.
    • Organize mailings, emails or Constant Contact email blasts.
    • Solicit and secure prize donations for events - working with volunteers.
    • Create and maintain registration forms through DonorPerfect on-line forms app.
    • Update WERC’s website adding current event information.
    • Create/update timeline/activities tracking sheet.
    • Create Minute-by-Minute.
  • Participating on select WERC committees including but not limited to the Marketing Committee and Event Committees.
    • Attend monthly meetings and take detailed notes as needed.
    • Plan, organize and direct sub-committee for social media.
  • Working with volunteers to create and distribute marketing campaigns to raise awareness about WERC events and programs. Components may include: Social Media, Postcard Mailings, Flyers, Advertising, Community Calendars, Constant Contact emails, Press Releases, Website Updates, and Videos.
  • Must attend monthly meetings and community events to include assisting with preparation of WERC’s three annual offsite events and be willing to travel within the Capital Region for Staff meetings, event preparation and fundraisers.
  • Performing other duties as determined by the Executive Director.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

      • Strong written and verbal communication skills and a strong contributor in team environments is a must.
      • Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Dropbox, Google Docs, Canva, Hootsuite and Constant Contact preferred.
      • Marketing experience, particularly in Social Media (minimum 2 years).
      • Event planning experience (minimum 2 years preferred).
      • Must have strong organizational skills, values the importance of attention to detail and is professional.
      • Ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments and meet deadlines.
      • A strong belief in the mission of WERC.
      • Reliable transportation is needed to attend WERC’s multiple locations and offsite events.

Position is 18 hours per week - $21 per hour with a flexible schedule. Hybrid work environment once the three month training has been completed.


If you are ready to join a great team that helps women succeed in our community, please email your Cover Letter and Resume to:

Elizabeth Miller Guthier, PHR, SHRM-CP - Executive Director: bmiller@cdwerc.org
Please note that Resumes received without a Cover Letter will not be reviewed.


Equal Opportunity Employer