Ranch Hope, Inc. is seeking a part time Development Associate for our Development Department. Provide administrative support to the Development Department by professionally organizing correspondence, schedules, activities, reports and appointments. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills while interacting with all co-workers, donors, volunteers, residents, visitors and callers. Ranch Hope is a non-profit Residential Behavioral Healthcare Center located in Alloway, NJ. Since 1964 our mission has been to transform lives through Christ-centered love and compassion while providing residential treatment, shelter, camp, special education and independent living services to youth from throughout the state of New Jersey. Complete job details are listed below: Knowledge Basic knowledge of social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, etc Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office programs to include Word, Outlook , Publisher and Excel Prior experience with client database management systems similar to Donor Perfect.

Abilities:

Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities Ability to maintain attention to detail Ability to work well independently Ability to clearly and professionally express ideas verbally and in writing Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion relating to all departmental issues Ability to type and proofread correspondence for accuracy Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion relating to all departmental and Ranch-wide issues

Duties & Responsibilities:

Perform accurate entry and timely processing of donation data in Donor Perfect Produce and maintain gift receipts, as well as acknowledgement letter templates Maintain files of contribution records, including document scanning Maintain confidentiality of donor records Assist in event planning and coordination of fundraising activities Attend community events as a representative of Ranch Hope Answer and direct incoming telephone calls and greet Ranch Hope visitors Take and relay accurate, concise and timely telephone messages Read and route incoming mail and e-mails Enter donor information to database and prepare thank you letters Assist in preparing and shipping bulk mailings Coordinate recruitment and outreach, and work with volunteers and auxiliary groups in an effort to make their participation exceptional Compose routine correspondence such as letters, e-mails and faxes using standard business format Organize and maintain departmental files Coordinate appointments and meetings for Department Order and maintain supplies for the department and make arrangements for equipment maintenance as needed Research and recognize grant or foundation funding opportunities.

Education & Professional Experience:

Bachelor's in business administration, Communications, Public Relations or Marketing preferred - high school diploma or GED required Continued education in the field of business administration, communications, public relations or marketing is preferred Two years' administrative experience in an office environment

Certifications/Licenses Required:

Must possess valid

NJ Driver License Physical Abilities:

Hearing and speaking to exchange information Seeing to read materials and correspondence Dexterity of the hands and fingers to operate business equipment Ability to concentrate on subject matter for extended periods of time Standing, kneeling and bending for short periods of time Sitting for extended periods of time Ability to lift and carry 20 pounds Walking, twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, bending over at the waist, grasping, reaching overhead, pulling and pushing as required by the job Ranch Hope is an

Equal Opportunity Employer Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$19.00 - $22.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

Administrative:

1 year (Preferred)

Marketing:

1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Alloway, NJ 08001 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Alloway, NJ 08001: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person