IMPORTANT: This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders. Other applicants need not apply.
Membership Assistant
Development Department
Cambridge, MA Office
The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) is the leading science-based nonprofit working for a healthy environment and a safer world. UCS combines independent scientific research and citizen action to develop innovative, practical solutions and to secure responsible changes in government policy, corporate practices, and consumer choices. What began as collaboration between students and faculty members at MIT in 1969 is now an alliance of more than 300,000 citizens and scientists that includes people from all walks of life: parents and businesspeople, biologists and physicists, teachers and students. UCS strives for a future that is free from the threats of global warming and nuclear war and a planet that supports a rich diversity of life. Our specific focus areas include global warming, renewable energy, advanced vehicle technology, nuclear power safety, nuclear weapons and related security issues, preserving the integrity of science, and promoting sustainable agriculture and food systems.
The Position
The Membership Assistant is responsible for:
- Managing and coordinating a broad variety of time and detail sensitive work related to serving UCS members.
- Processing and handling of individual donations to UCS including: answering the membership phone line, responding to member inquiries via phone, mail, and email;
- Crafting, producing and mailing correspondence;
- Gift processing and data entry;
- Handling all gift memberships, honor/memorials and matching gifts.
- All administrative management of the Partners for the Earth monthly giving program (over 5000 members), and the Workplace Giving program.
- Back up to the Database Assistant for manual gift entry from the lockbox and other data entry tasks.
- General administrative support for the membership department as needed.
Qualifications and experience
Strong written and oral communication skills. Strong customer service skills and an interest in interacting with members and donors on the phone. Database proficient. Knowledge of Raisers Edge a plus. Position requires ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously and strong organizational skills. An ability to communicate effectively and work flexibly in a team environment is important. Some basic bookkeeping knowledge and an ability to learn and retain complex data entry and other systems are needed. Familiarity with and interest in development and fund-raising techniques and principles is strongly preferred. Bachelor’s degree preferred. At UCS, comparable training and/or experience can be substituted for degrees when appropriate.
Compensation, Hours and Location: This is a full time position based in UCS’s Cambridge, MA office. The salary is in the low $30s for candidates who meet all position requirements. UCS offers excellent benefits and is an equal opportunity employer continually seeking to diversify its staff.
To Apply: Please submit a cover letter, salary requirements, how you learned about the position and resume via email to jobs@ucsusa.org and include “Membership Assistant” in the subject line. Email materials in Word or PDF format only. No phone calls please. Deadline: July 13, 2012 or until filled.
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