Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King County hiring ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR in Renton, WA | LinkedIn (2024)

The Development Coordinator works closely with the Chief Development Officer and other members within the Resource Development team to provide support in donor and volunteer engagement and development. Duties will include a wide range of administrative support, data and list management, reporting, research, writing/communications, and any ad hoc projects deemed necessary. This position must adhere to strict confidentiality relating to all donor and gift information.

Essential Functions

• Performs various administrative functions, such as filing and responding to letters or emails, in support of the Resource Development department.
• Arranges meetings including scheduling time and preparing the agenda and background materials as directed.
• Attends meetings as required, provides notetaking, and follows up with staff members on next steps as necessary.
• Assists with event preparations including guest lists, materials, and slide presentations.
• Assists with researching, building, and maintaining donor and prospect lists and profiles.
• Provides organizational and administrative support to the Chief Development Officer, such as mail-outs, report generating and creating presentations for external stakeholders.
• Assist with donor stewardship and outreach to donors including letters and reports.
• Supports tracking and entering donor gifts, grants, and donor data into Raiser’s Edge/NXT as well as draft and send out acknowledgement letters and cards.
• Supports RD Manager with tracking and fulfillment of grant requests.
• Supports coordination and management of volunteer opportunities, database, and outreach, as well as other special events.
• Assists in the administration of promotional materials, mailings, and community outreach projects.
• Drafts and updates the communications of letters, template messages, flyers, and materials as requested.
• Manages RD SharePoint for the department to ensure file storage is organized, accurate, and up-to-date.
• Provides excellent customer service to email correspondence that is received through the Habitat website regarding group and individual volunteer opportunities.
• Supports RD team with special projects as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Pay

• For the selected candidate who meets the minimum requirements for the role and has 0-2 years of direct, relevant experience serving in this role and/or at this level, pay for this position is $24.71 to $26.00 hourly, with the potential to go to $27.18 hourly with time and demonstrated success in the role.
• For the selected candidate who exceeds the minimum requirements for the role and has 2-4 years of direct, relevant experience serving in this type of role and/or at this level, pay for this position is $27.18 to $28.70 hourly, with the potential to go to $29.65 hourly with time and demonstrated success in the role.

QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Minimum Education, Experience And Skills

• Bachelor's preferred
• Minimum of 1-3 years of administrative experience
• Proficiency in MS Office 365, Asana, fundraising and volunteer databases, and internet research
• Self motivated, ability to work independently, problem solve, and actively seek assistance when needed
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Excellent organizational, communication (oral and written), and time management skills
• Ability to collaborate in a team setting

Language Skills: Ability to effectively represent the affiliate within the organization and to external partners, volunteers, and businesses. Ability to respond to common inquiries from agencies, individuals, staff, and the business community. Ability to effectively present information to management and the public.

Math Skills: Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and math.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills: Strong computer skills, software, spreadsheets, word processing, presentations, and email. Proficiency with computer usage, especially Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, and Teams

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

• Must be at least 18 with a valid driver’s license, good driving record and reliable transportation.

Physical Demands and Work EnvironmentThe physical demands and work environment described below represent the activities and surroundings of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position requires working in an office environment with interruptions and moderate amount of noise.
• Extensive use of computers, office equipment, and telephones.
• Extended periods of sitting.
• May be asked to help move boxes and other items in preparation for events and other activities.

BenefitsBenefits package to include generous vacation/sick leave, medical/dental/vision insurance, short/long term disability, life insurance, and retirement account with employer matching and professional development program.

Habitat for Humanity of Seattle-King & Kittitas Counties is firmly committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity (EEO) and will provide such opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to sex, race, age, color, religion, mental or physical disability, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and/or military status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Statement of Commitment on Diversity, Equity, and InclusionAt Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King & Kittitas Counties, we build hope for all by tearing down barriers to affordable housing. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is unwavering.

We have a deep love of humanity and embrace all our differences including race, religion, background or identity.

We act to remove systemic barriers to sustainable, affordable homeownership through advocacy and equity by providing education on housing issues and inequities for public policy makers and eliminating systemic inequities in our policies and practices. We empower our homeowners through education.

We bring people together, leveraging our differences to achieve our mission in our workplaces, building sites, stores, and in our homes.

We build communities where everyone feels a sense of belonging. Our support does not stop when a homeowner receives their keys.

We provide hope by eliminating disparities in home ownership.