Development Associate; Part-time​/Temporary

Final date to receive applications

28 January 2026

Development

270 Madison Avenue

$30.00 / hour

The Development Department at The New York Public Library raises funds from private sources to support the mission and vision of The New York Public Library. The team is made up of a dynamic group of development and events professionals who together represent expertise in all areas of fundraising, including individual, corporate, foundation and government grants, special events, membership, planned giving, and systems management.

The Development Department raises over $20 million in Annual Fund and over $90 million overall each year.

While team members are on temporary leave from both the Development Events and Individual Giving teams, we are seeking an Associate to assist with administrative tasks in support of both fundraising teams. This role is temporary until September 1, 2026.

Development Department responsibilities include supporting fundraising efforts through administrative support, coordination of events, and donor communications.

• Provide customer service to members by answering telephone and email inquiries
• Prepare mailing lists and invitations, maintaining up-to-date fundraising data in the database, coordinating meetings and events, performing research on donors and prospects, composing agendas and correspondence, processing RSVPs, and managing event web page updates
• Process gifts and prepare acknowledgement letters for event and individual giving contributions in a timely manner
• Coordinate the merging and mailing of solicitation letters and other donor communications
• Manage event calendars, oversee staffing needs and responsibilities for events, create memoranda for Senior leadership in advance of events
• Provide support at other Development events
• Perform other related duties as required

Bachelor’s Degree required

Internship and/or 1 year of work experience

• Strong project management skills and able to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholders
• High degree of initiative, organization, and follow-through
• Responsible self-starter and able to work independently
• Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent computer skills including MS Word and Excel

N/A

• Be Helpful to patrons and colleagues
• Be Resourceful in solving problems
• Be Curious in all aspects of your work
• Be Welcoming and Inclusive

• Office environment

• Lifting up to 40 lbs. required
• May require travel within NYC

No

Non-Union

Non-Exempt

Monday - Thursday in-person 9 am-5 pm (28 hours per week), with some evenings and weekends for Development event support

This job description represents the types and levels of responsibilities that will be required of the position and shall not be construed as a declaration of all of the specific duties and responsibilities for the role. Job duties may change if Library priorities change. Employees may be directed to perform job‑related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description as needed.

At the Library, we believe that pay transparency and pay equity are important to ensuring we source the best candidates and keep the best employees. When making a determination as to the appropriate salary for a candidate, we consider a variety of factors such as, including, but not limited to, the position requirements, the skills, prior experience, education level, and other factors.

Union salaries are determined by collective bargaining agreement(s).

Salary Statement

Union Salaries are determined by collective bargaining agreement(s).