POSITION: Engagement and Administrative Assistant
LOCATION: Remote
SCHEDULE: 20 hours/week, Contractor

The Engagement and Administrative Assistant assists the Director of Engagement, Executive Director, and Board of Directors in its mission to support Finca del Nino Honduras as a Catholic mission that is modeled on the Holy Family to educate, protect, and promote healing and spiritual formation for orphaned and abandoned children.

Responsibilities
Donor Relations, Stewardship and Development Support
-Cultivate and steward relationships with donors and community members by following the donor communication plan including: executing and documenting follow-up calling, mailing, and other developmental activities to build donor relationships and enhance donor confidence in the organization.
-Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of donor interactions using the organization's CRM system.
-Strengthen and manage our sponsorship program and database.
-Assist in developing a quarterly donor letter/newsletter for mailing.
-Create and distribute monthly digital Donor Newsletters.
-Support the Development Director in other tasks as needed to advance the overall fundraising and development objectives of Farm of the Child.
-Execute and refine development strategies and priorities as articulated by the Director of Engagement
-Oversee our yearly Diocesan Mission Appeals processes.
-Participate in and support the Farm of the Child USA Development Committee.

Event Planning and Community Engagement
-Assist with the planning and execution of community-building events (Masses, fundraisers, dinners)
-Represent Farm of the Child professionally and enthusiastically at events and meetings.
-Distribute and design public relations and prospect materials.
-Help execute Social Media strategy as articulated by Executive Director

Administrative Support
-Submit and file all reimbursements for staff and missionaries.
-Receive, track, and file all paperwork pertaining to missionaries, visitors, Board members, etc.
-Receive and organize mail for the organization, including depositing and tracking mail donations.
-Help Service Committee with coordination of travel for University fairs and parish missions.
-When necessary, help coordinate travel of those traveling to/ from Honduras.

Qualifications
-Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (such as business, communications, nonprofit management) preferred
-Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to write for a diverse group of stakeholders and on various digital platforms
-Basic understanding of fundraising principles and donor relations.
-Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
-Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
-Interest in and commitment to the mission of Farm of the Child / Finca del Nino
-Salesforce and/or Google ads experience preferred
-Spanish proficiency preferred
-This position may require occasional travel and flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to attend events or meet with donors.

Reporting
Supervisor: Executive Director
Weekly priority setting and summary of hours/projects

Physical Requirements
-The physical demands and attributes list below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the Engagement Assistant Position
-Sitting most of the time while standing, walking, bending and reaching periodically.
-Engaging in repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and fingers - typing and/or writing.
-Working frequently at close visual range (i.e. preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcription, extensive reading).
-Receiving, reading, interpreting, and responding to oral and written communication.
-Exerting up to 20 - 40 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Work Environment
-Throughout the course and conduct of working as a Engagement Assistant, the following conditions may apply:
-Work is generally performed in a remote office-like environment
-May be moderate exposure to hazards, extreme temperatures and weather conditions, slippery or uneven surfaces, noise, and/or illnesses
-Occasional overnight travel (less than 10%)

Apply
Interested candidates for this contract position should send:
1) a letter of introduction; and
2) a resume to Sara Wizniuk at sara@farmofthechild.org, Attn: Engagement Assistant Search Committee. Contractor applications will be reviewed beginning Oct 7, 2024 until the position is filled.

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