Resource Development Assistant

About the role

The Resource Development Assistant supports the planning, coordination, and execution of fundraising events and communications efforts for The Salvation Army Harrisburg. This role assists the Special Events and Communications Coordinator with event logistics, donor engagement, and administrative tasks to ensure successful and impactful events.

Responsibilities

• Supports the planning and execution of special events, with a primary focus on the annual Shoe Strut fundraiser and silent auction.
• Assists with event logistics, donor stewardship, auction coordination, administrative support, and community outreach.
• Works closely with the Development team, assisting with communications, recordkeeping, promotional materials, and event-day operations.
• Supports the overall mission and ministry of The Salvation Army.

Requirements

• Associates degree or 2-3 years of equivalent professional experience in events, communications, fundraising, or related field preferred.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions with a high degree of accuracy.
• Must have an understanding of and appreciation for the Mission of The Salvation Army.
• Must possess good interpersonal relationship skills, including professional phone and in-person etiquette.
• Must demonstrate professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Must understand and support for the Mission of The Salvation Army.

Qualifications

Associates degree or 2-3 years of equivalent professional experience in events, communications, fundraising, or related field preferred.

Skills

• Organized, detail-oriented, customer-focused, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Microsoft Office proficiency, especially Excel and Outlook.
• Data management, mail merges, and administrative processes.
• Coordination and support projects of varying scale.

Benefits

The Salvation Army offers a comprehensive benefit package including Generous paid time off every year that includes holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time and sick time. Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment), Comprehensive health care coverage with low cost employee premiums, co-pays and deductibles, Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life, Flexible Spending Accounts Remitted Tuition Program, Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program, and most importantly - a job with a good purpose!

Pay

$30.00 per hour / 78

Schedule

40 hours/week / Non-Exempt