Advancement Assistant

Historic New England seeks a detail-oriented and dynamic Advancement Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to our development team, ensuring smooth operation of Historic New England's fundraising programs. The Advancement Assistant provides internal and external customer service and efficient support of daily advancement office activities to help the fundraising team achieve its fundraising goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Drafts, prints, and mails written materials, including acknowledgement letters, membership cards, and other individual constituent communications with attention to accuracy and institutional standards.
• Assists with print and digital development marketing materials as needed.
• Provides development event assistance including assembling gift bags and creating email invitations and communications.
• Assists at events, including the annual gala, ensuring excellent customer service.
• Provides administrative support to the Director of Development Operations and other members of the development team.
• Performs data entry in constituent database, generating and distribution of reports, arranging of schedules, and maintaining of office supplies.

Principal Working Relationships

QUALIFICATIONS : Key Qualifications

Competencies

Preferred Competencies

Other Duties

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Historic New England is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.