Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Youth Villages
Job overview
The Development Assistant - Part-Time Temp at Youth Villages supports fundraising and volunteer initiatives, playing a key role in event preparation and execution to advance the organization's mission.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves hands-on event support, volunteer coordination including recruitment and training, administrative tasks like managing Salesforce data, and assisting the development team with fundraising efforts.
Experience and skills
Requires a bachelor's degree or relevant experience, strong organizational and communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and preferably Salesforce knowledge; physical ability to assist with event setup is needed.
Work environment and culture
Youth Villages fosters a mission-driven, inclusive culture focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion, emphasizing respect and support for children and families from diverse backgrounds.
Company information
Youth Villages is a national leader in children's mental and behavioral health with over 30 years of experience providing research-based treatment programs and services.
Team overview
The candidate will join the development team supporting fundraising and volunteer efforts, working closely with the Development Manager and other team members.
Job location and travel
The position is primarily in-person with some hybrid administrative work, requiring availability for occasional evenings and weekends, based in the New England region.
Unique job features
This part-time temporary role offers hands-on experience in nonprofit fundraising and volunteer coordination, ideal for those eager to learn and contribute to impactful community initiatives.
Company overview
Youth Villages is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping emotionally and behaviorally troubled children and their families live successfully. They provide a range of services including in-home treatment, foster care, adoption, and transitional living programs. The organization primarily generates revenue through government contracts, grants, and private donations. Founded in 1986, Youth Villages has grown significantly and now operates in multiple states across the U.S., known for its evidence-based approaches and commitment to long-term positive outcomes for youth.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your hands-on experience with event preparation, volunteer coordination, and administrative support, emphasizing your ability to thrive in fast-paced, mission-driven environments like Youth Villages.
Emphasize organizational skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office and Salesforce, and your capacity to manage shifting priorities and tight deadlines, as these are key for supporting fundraising initiatives and volunteer management.
Apply through multiple channels including Youth Villages’ corporate careers page, LinkedIn, and nonprofit job boards to maximize your exposure to this part-time temp role.
Connect with current Youth Villages development or volunteer coordination team members on LinkedIn, initiating conversations with ice breakers like commenting on their recent fundraising events or expressing your enthusiasm for Youth Villages’ impact on youth mental health.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'fundraising support,' 'volunteer coordination,' 'Salesforce data management,' 'event logistics,' and 'nonprofit administration' to ensure your resume passes initial screenings.
Use Jennie Johnson’s Power Apply feature to automate applying through multiple platforms, tailor your resume with relevant keywords, and identify LinkedIn contacts for networking, allowing you to focus more on preparing for interviews and learning about Youth Villages’ mission.
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