Part-Time Development Assistant

Reports to: Events Manager and Development Manager

Duration: February 1st – May 3rd, 2013

Hours: 20 hours per week, schedule to be determined.

Position Summary
The Development Assistant will perform various administrative tasks to facilitate Development operations during a high-volume season of events, performances and appeals.

Specific tasks include:

Compose content, layout advertisements and manage production for gala event journal.Update basic details of Ballet Hispanico website through editing program.Contact patrons to confirm elements of event attendance.Compile publically-available information about patrons that will be attending events.Work with External Affairs assistant to execute sending of personalized gala invitations.Run various errands as necessary.Provide on-site assistance at gala and season-related events.Assist with personalization and mailing of spring appeal.

Required skills:

Excellent phone manner and customer service skills.

Fluency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and the mail merge function in Word.

Experience in special events or a similarly high-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Ability to proofread for grammar and accuracy.

High attention to detail.

Ability to work independently and prioritize a variety of projects.

Willingness to perform tasks in various ranges of skill.

Preferred skills:

Experience in publishing, journalism or other writing-heavy activities.

Enthusiasm for events, dance and/or Latino culture.

Spanish language skills not required.

To Apply:

Submit cover letter, resume and writing sample in a single attachment and send to Development Manager, Ann Norris via email at anorris@ballethispanico.org. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.