Development Assistant (5135)
Summary
Provide part-time administrative support to the fundraising team, handling data entry, communications, and event logistics to ensure donor records are accurate and campaigns run smoothly.
About Us
The House of the Good Shepherd (HGS) has been changing children’s lives for over 150 years. We provide individualized, compassionate care to youth and families through a range of residential, educational, community, and foster care programs across Central New York, the Mohawk Valley, and the North Country. Our agency is built on a foundation of empathy, resilience, and the Sanctuary Model of care, which guides our commitment to healing and hope.
What You’ll Do
As a Part-Time Development Assistant, you’ll provide essential administrative and operational support to our fundraising and communications team. Your work will help ensure donor records are accurate, gifts are acknowledged promptly, and events and campaigns run smoothly.
You’ll assist with data entry, mailings, digital and print communications, and logistics for events and stewardship efforts. This position is ideal for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and interested in gaining experience in nonprofit development in a mission-driven environment.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who brings professionalism, initiative, and a commitment to supporting a high-functioning team. The ideal candidate is flexible, dependable, and enthusiastic about helping others do their best work.