Job description

Sid Jacobson JCC provides a full range of cutting-edge recreational, health, fitness, educational, cultural arts, and social services programs. We acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals and strive to create and maintain an environment that is inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. We are dedicated to serving every aspect of community wellness, regardless of age or ability. In addition, we are Long Island’s hub that addresses social justice, uses social action to better our society, and provides volunteers with the opportunity to give back.

We are changing the world. Be part of that change.

• When you hear the words “Mission Impossible,” is your response, “Challenge accepted!”?
• Are you great at juggling multiple tasks and activities?
• Does being part of a team in a high energy, fast-paced environment excite you?
• Are you looking for more than a job?

If you answered yes to these questions, please read on.

As our agency continues to evolve and grow, we find ourselves looking for a new team member to assist us in delivering a high-quality experience to every client, every time. He/She/They will be able to coordinate, identify, develop, and maintain key long-term relationships with individual and corporate donors and prospects, primarily through the lens of special events. This includes donor communications and event planning and support. This full-time Development Coordinator, Special Events will work with the Associate Director of Development, staff, board members and volunteers to drive fundraising activity primarily but not exclusively through large-scale special events. This position is in Nassau County (East Hills), Long Island.

The Development Coordinator, Special Events will support the team in all administrative functions, which may include but are not limited to events, solicitations, and day-to-day database maintenance. The Development Coordinator, Special Events will be responsible for assisting team members with a focus on the Director of Development and the Special Events Development Associate. Thisfull-timeposition is in Roslyn, Long Island.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a positive outlook, who is able to perform independently and as part of a cohesive development team. This person will interface with fellow JCC staffers and members of lay leadership. The Development Coordinator must be articulate and comfortable with written, phone, and in-person communications.

How You’ll Help Us Be Successful:

• Maintain the donor database and additional donor tracking systems
• Assist the department with the administration and execution of all special events
• Execute special event projects including raffles and vendor negotiations
• Partner with the accounting department in maintaining and reconciling financial records
• Collaborate with different agency departments and lay leaders to enhance all fundraising endeavors
• Process donations and prepare acknowledgement letters and other correspondence in a timely manner
• Coordinate all elements of mailings and other communications
• Assist with meeting administration
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor

What You’ll Need To Be Successful:

• Experience with, or interest in learning, nonprofit fundraising
• Ability to quickly master our donor database system, prior database experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work items
• Strong attention to detail and a positive can-do attitude
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Suite

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, military status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We offer:

• Disability accommodations
• Inclusive of minority and disadvantaged groups
• LGBTQ+ friendly workplace
• Age-inclusive Diversity and inclusion training or programs
• Health Insurance, Paid time off, Retirement Plan, 100% agency-sponsored Pension Plan, Employee Discounts

Sid Jacobson JCC is a beneficiary agency of the UJA Federation of New York.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
SJJCC has a mandatory vaccine policy, a dedicated medical advisory committee, newly installed air filters and air purification systems, common surfaces/areas are sanitized regularly, and members and staff are required to follow CDC regulations.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• East Hills, NY: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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