Development Assistant

Development Assistant — Full Time

The Parker Jewish Institute for Healthcare and Rehabilitation, located in New Hyde Park, NY, is seeking a Full Time Development Assistant to join our fast paced and forward-thinking team in the Development Department.

In this position, reporting to the Director for Events and Special Projects, the Development Assistant will assist with a broad range of administrative, database and outreach activities in support of special events, fundraising and development efforts. The Development Assistant is also responsible for office administration, managing donor data input and reporting, while providing support for fundraising events and other special projects.

The Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation, conveniently located on the Queens-Nassau County border in New Hyde Park, New York, is a non-profit health care facility that offers inpatient programs such as sub-acute/short term rehabilitation, long-term care and nursing home care, as well as community health services encompassing certified home health care and a comprehensive community hospice program that serves terminally ill patients in their own homes or in nursing facilities, including Parker's nursing home.

Quality care means hiring quality people, and Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation has a longstanding reputation for excellence and innovation in resident and patient care.

• Friendly, collaborative team environment and exciting career growth opportunities providing an opportunity to learn, grow and have an impact on the overall results
• Excellent training and clinical education
• Accessible via public transportation
• Free parking on site for all staff
• On-site cafeteria offering breakfast and lunch
• Full Benefits for Full-Time and Part-Time staff include Health Insurance, 401k, Vacation, Holiday and Sick Time

• Assist in the planning and execution of fundraising campaigns and events.
• Assist in processing donations and preparing acknowledgements.
• Prepare monthly donor solicitation mailings.
• Assist in maintaining donor records, data entry, and database updates.
• Monitor website pertaining to Development events and donation forms.
• Draft donor correspondence (letters, emails, and appeals).
• Maintains departmental central files, calendar, personal records and general email accounts
• Provide general office support and reception backup.
• Assist with various tasks involving the Parker League Gift Shop, including the Gift Shop website
• Maintains inventory of office supplies and re-orders when needed
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Experience in a fundraising or development setting is a plus
• Proficiency within Microsoft Office including Excel and Power Point
• Experience with social media applications and social media marketing
• Experience in Raiser's Edge a plus