Development Assistant

The Hollister Group is the Boston area's leading woman-owned staffing firm, guiding candidates through the job search process and connecting top-tier talent with opportunities that meet their experience and ambition.

Responsibilities

• Solicit graduates and other constituent groups via phone, email, and in-person
• Develop a strategic plan to educate and cultivate recent graduates
• Coordinate all aspects of reunions including committee recruitment and management, class fundraising, and class-specific reunion event needs
• Serve as the key point of contact between school and committee members
• Work closely with gift officers who will be managing leadership giving for reunion classes; provide them with class fundraising updates and/or relevant class and reunion planning information
• Collaborate with and assist Graduate Affairs team with updating social media accounts on a regular basis
• Attend all events and assist with planning as needed
• Prepare acknowledgment and pledge letters
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Director

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• 1-2 years of professional experience in fundraising preferred
• Database management experience preferred
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability effectively handling multiple projects with extreme attention to detail
• Strong work ethic and personal integrity
• A passion for education and a commitment to serving a diverse student population
• Must be able to work occasional nights and weekends

Pay

$22.00–$24.00 per hour (listed range not guaranteed; potential offers vary based on experience level, qualifications, and internal equity).