Development and Administrative Assistant

Do you have 1–2 years of recent experience working with Raiser's Edge NXT?

Are you comfortable maintaining accurate donor records, supporting monthly reconciliations, and keeping recurring processes organized?

We are currently in search of a Development & Office Operations Assistant for a Literary Arts Nonprofit. This position is based in Lower Manhattan and offers a hybrid schedule. This is a full-time, temporary, ongoing opportunity.

ORGANIZATION TYPE: Literary Arts Nonprofit

LOCATION: Lower Manhattan

POSITION TITLE: Development & Office Operations Assistant

SCHEDULE: 30–35 hours per week, Monday–Friday. On-site Monday through Wednesday and remote Thursday and Friday. Schedule is either 9:00 AM–5:00 PM or 10:00 AM–6:00 PM.

DURATION: Temporary, ongoing

HOURLY RATE: $25/hr

Is This Your Dream Job?

The Development & Office Operations Assistant will support the organization's development and administrative operations, with a focus on maintaining accurate donor records, supporting monthly reconciliations, and keeping recurring processes organized. The ideal candidate has recent hands-on experience with Raiser's Edge NXT, strong attention to detail, and clear communication skills.

Ideal Candidate

• 1–2 years of recent experience using Raiser's Edge NXT.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Experience maintaining CRM data, performing data hygiene, and completing regular database updates.
• Comfortable supporting monthly reconciliations and recurring administrative processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with QuickBooks is preferred.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage recurring tasks and deadlines.

How You Will Spend Your Day

• Maintain and update donor records in Raiser's Edge NXT, ensuring CRM information is accurate and up to date.
• Perform weekly CRM data hygiene and database updates.
• Support monthly reconciliations and ongoing administrative and financial processes.
• Assist with organizing documentation, tracking information, and maintaining accurate records.
• Communicate with internal team members to coordinate updates, resolve discrepancies, and keep processes moving.
• Provide general development and office operations support as needed.

We’d love to hear from you.

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