Refugees International (RI), a humanitarian organization which advocates for lifesaving assistance, human rights, and protection for displaced people and refugees, seeks to rapidly hire a temporary part-time Development Assistant.

This position is responsible for providing support to the Development team’s fundraising efforts including, donation processing, database management, email marketing management, donor information coordination, and other related tasks as needed.

Ideal candidates will have experience in nonprofit information management, fundraising, database management, email marketing, and/or donor operations. They also work well with diverse constituents, believe in the mission of Refugees International, and know how to execute work plans, fulfill tasks, and complete projects as needed.

This position is based in Washington, DC, requires in-office presence for 20 hours per week for an initial three-month term.

Responsibilities

Fundraising Administration

Processes donations checks, online, etc. - including data entry;
Generates, personalizes, and distributes donor acknowledgements;
Ensures that Refugees International’s EveryAction/Bonterra database entries are up to date and accurate by keeping up on data entry including pertinent user data, donor biographical information, donor activity, and event attendees; Schedules and tracks Refugees International’s end of year email marketing and other donor related digital emails.

Other Duties As Needed

Provides administrative support to other team members as necessary; Engages in supporting RI’s organization wide fundraising and strategic efforts.

COMPETENCIES and SKILLS REQUIRED or PREFERRED

Willingness to learn the various functions of development and gain fundraising experience;
Demonstrates sound organization skills, efficiency, effectiveness, flexibility, dependability, and ingenuity;
Maintains high accuracy and attention to detail in all tasks;
Works effectively as part of a collaborative, mission-driven team and contributes positively to shared goals;
Experience with EveryAction/Bonterra or another donor database and email marketing software is a plus
Must be eligible to work in the United States.

COMPENSATION

$25.00 per hour for a maximum of 20 hours per week.

TO APPLY

Applications should include a cover letter and resume and submit them to the portal at:
https://refugeesinternational.bamboohr.com/careers/60

ABOUT REFUGEES INTERNATIONAL

Refugees International advocates for lifesaving assistance, human rights, and protection for displaced people and promotes solutions to displacement crises around the world. The team of advocates travel to some of the world’s most severe displacement crises to investigate first-hand the challenges displaced people face, create policy solutions, and demand action.

Refugees International is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace. RI welcomes applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, or other factors protected by law.

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