Engagement and Administrative Assistant

SCHEDULE: 20 hours/week, Contractor

The Engagement and Administrative Assistant assists the Director of Engagement, Executive Director, and Board of Directors in its mission to support Finca del Nino Honduras as a Catholic mission that is modeled on the Holy Family to educate, protect, and promote healing and spiritual formation for orphaned and abandoned children.

Donor Relations, Stewardship and Development Support

-Cultivate and steward relationships with donors and community members by following the donor communication plan including: executing and documenting follow-up calling, mailing, and other developmental activities to build donor relationships and enhance donor confidence in the organization.

• Strengthen and manage our sponsorship program and database.
• Assist in developing a quarterly donor letter/newsletter for mailing.
• Create and distribute monthly digital Donor Newsletters.
• Support the Development Director in other tasks as needed to advance the overall fundraising and development objectives of Farm of the Child.
• Execute and refine development strategies and priorities as articulated by the Director of Engagement
• Oversee our yearly Diocesan Mission Appeals processes.
• Participate in and support the Farm of the Child USA Development Committee.

• Represent Farm of the Child professionally and enthusiastically at events and meetings.
• Distribute and design public relations and prospect materials.
• Help execute Social Media strategy as articulated by Executive Director

• Submit and file all reimbursements for staff and missionaries.
• Receive, track, and file all paperwork pertaining to missionaries, visitors, Board members, etc.
• Receive and organize mail for the organization, including depositing and tracking mail donations.
• Help Service Committee with coordination of travel for University fairs and parish missions.
• When necessary, help coordinate travel of those traveling to/ from Honduras.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (such as business, communications, nonprofit management) preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to write for a diverse group of stakeholders and on various digital platforms
• Basic understanding of fundraising principles and donor relations.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Interest in and commitment to the mission of Farm of the Child / Finca del Nino
• Salesforce and/or Google ads experience preferred
• Spanish proficiency preferred
• This position may require occasional travel and flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to attend events or meet with donors.

Weekly priority setting and summary of hours/projects

• The physical demands and attributes list below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the Engagement Assistant Position
• Sitting most of the time while standing, walking, bending and reaching periodically.

• Working frequently at close visual range (i.e. preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcription, extensive reading).
• Receiving, reading, interpreting, and responding to oral and written communication.

Exerting up to 20

40 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

• Throughout the course and conduct of working as a Engagement Assistant, the following conditions may apply:

• May be moderate exposure to hazards, extreme temperatures and weather conditions, slippery or uneven surfaces, noise, and/or illnesses
• Occasional overnight travel (less than 10%)

Apply

1. a letter of introduction; and
2. a resume to Sara Wizniuk at [SEE ORIGINAL LISTING] Attn: Engagement Assistant Search Committee. Contractor applications will be reviewed beginning Oct 7, 2024 until the position is filled.