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Development and Administrative Coordinator

by Marissa M. Donohue on October 18, 2016

Southside Community Land Trust (SCLT) is seeking a Development and
Administrative Coordinator who will use his or her passion for a more just
society, along with robust abilities in database management, donor
relations, office management and organizational administration, to amplify the impact
of our work.

Organization Description: SCLT improves health, economic security and the
environment in Rhode Island by providing thousands of families with access
to land, resources, and education to grow food.  We support a network of 50
community gardens and 17 sustainable farms in Rhode Island.  We offer
nutrition, food preparation and gardening workshops for adults; youth
employment and environmental education; beginning farmer support and
training; and advocacy for sustainable agriculture.

Position Description: The Development and Administrative Coordinator works
closely with the Executive Director and Development Director.  This person
is responsible for providing administrative support for all fundraising
appeals and events.  He or she is also responsible for maintaining appropriate
communications with donors, maintaining all organizational records and
filings as well as an efficient, welcoming office environment.

Qualifications: Education – College degree is preferred.  Including training
in word processing, Microsoft Excel and Word, database management, document
formatting, business/office practices; and or Experience ­ which may have been
gained through considerable employment in a fast-paced office, which included
complex clerical duties and handling of confidential information and
administrative details. Exceptional organizational, customer service and
problem solving skills required. Proficiency in Excel, Word, email, and
databases required.  SCLT uses Donor Pro.

Job Duties:
€ Produce donor letters for fundraising appeals
€ Maintain database of all donations and provide reports to the Development
Director
€ Develop and maintain mailing lists for fundraising appeals, newsletter and
newsletter distribution
€ Work with Development Director to produce and staff fundraising and
membership events
€ Manage, record and process donor gifts/payments including memberships and
recurring donations
€ Maintain all required insurance and insurance schedule
€ Attend meetings of the Board of Directors and prepare and circulate minutes
€ Prepare and deliver Board of Directors Meeting Materials
€ Maintain all organizational records including but not limited to
community gardener contracts, independent contractor filings, calendar of
administrative requirements, banking records
€ Manage maintenance of office equipment and supplies including computers,
copier, network, phone system
€ Manage office cleaning contract
€ Receive all requests for support from internal and external parties in a
professional, upbeat manner and provide the highest levels of customer service
€ Manage multiple assignments simultaneously while meeting deadlines
€ Other duties as assigned

Schedule is 40 hours per week.  Some evening and weekend work is required.
Minority candidates are strongly encouraged.   Spanish speaking candidates are
strongly encouraged.  Salary is $38,000-$45,000 based on experience and
qualifications.  SCLT offers medical and dental insurance and a generous
paid time off program.  This position is open for immediate hire.  SCLT is an
equal opportunity employer.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to Margaret
DeVos, Executive Director at jobs@southsideclt.org.  Please indicate
“Development and Administrative Coordinator” in the subject line of the
email.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.  Projected
start date is November 28, 2016

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