DEVELOPMENT & PUBLIC AFFAIRS ASSISTANT

DEVELOPMENT & PUBLIC AFFAIRS ASSISTANT

Part Time, hourly 

Make a Real Difference Every Day: Do you want a career where you directly impact lives, experiencing the deep fulfillment that comes from helping others and a strong sense of purpose?

About Brightway Living & Learning: Brightway Living & Learning is a premier non-profit provider of human services on Long Island, including educational, residential, day habilitation, and vocational programs. Building on a 65-year legacy as the Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI), Brightway supports over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities through a full continuum of care. By employing persistence, adaptability, and the power of behavioral science, Brightway’s dedicated professionals enable individuals to grow, learn, and meet milestones at their own pace. Discover more about our mission and our "All Ways Forward" approach at brightwayny.org.

The Role: The Development & Public Affairs Assistant supports the day-to-day operations of the department and gains hands-on experience across donor relations, event planning, and strategic communications. They will be an organized, proactive self-starter, playing a key part in keeping departmental operations running smoothly while ensuring all activities align with Brightway’s mission and culture.

Salary Range: $21-$25/hr

What You'll Do:

• Departmental Operations: Support administrative functions to ensure daily operations run smoothly across the Development and Public Affairs teams, including assisting with routine communications and marketing materials.
• Workflow & Task Management: Maintain and track departmental project management calendars, deadlines, and task boards to keep initiatives, campaigns, and deliverables on schedule.
• Meeting & Logistics Support: Assist the Senior Director of Development & Public Affairs and team members with internal and external meeting logistics, including scheduling, agenda preparation, and action-item follow-up.
• Inquiry Management: Monitor and route general department inquiries, ensuring timely responses and proper follow-through.
• Event & Volunteer Coordination: Provide hands-on logistics and outreach support for major fundraisers, community events, and donor cultivation initiatives; act as a primary point of contact for event volunteers and subcommittees, such as the Raffle Committee.
• Operational Reporting: Assist with basic financial tracking, donation reconciliation, and department budget monitoring as needed.
• Other Duties: Perform additional departmental tasks as assigned

What You Bring to Brightway: 

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Impeccable interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills             
• Able to think quickly and effectively manage day-to-day projects and tasks
• A self-starter able to operate independently and collaboratively, balancing independent judgement and decision making with seeking clarification and collaboration

Why You'll Love This Job:

• Build Meaningful Relationships: Develop strong connections with individuals and their families.
• Learn and Grow: Benefit from ongoing training and professional development.
• Be Part of a Supportive Team: Work with passionate and dedicated colleagues.
• Experience Job Satisfaction: Feel a deep sense of accomplishment knowing your work matters.

Here’s How We Support You:

• Comprehensive Paid Training: Get the skills you need to succeed.
• Exceptional Benefits: Including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, and EAP.
• Retirement Security: 403(b) retirement plan.
• Invest in Your Future: Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement within Brightway Living & Learning.
• And More: Paid time off and other valuable benefits!

If You Are:

• Empathic, compassionate, and patient
• Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic
• A good communicator and team player
• Passionate about making a difference

Then, we encourage you to apply and join the Brightway Living & Learning team!

When you join our team, you become part of the Brightway Living & Family! Click here to watch our video to find out more about the Brightway Family. 

Brightway Living & Learning is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to actual or perceived race, color, sex, pregnancy, reproductive decision making, gender expression or identity, national origin, disability, military status, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other group protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to creating a deep sense of belonging and a culture where all applicants and employees feel welcomed, valued and respected. At Brightway, we believe that with the right support, progress is always possible.