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Art21 seeks a highly organized and dedicated Development and Administrative Assistant (DAA) with 1–2 years of non-profit experience. The DAA will play a vital role managing the organization’s administrative needs, and will assist the Executive Director and Development team’s fundraising efforts. The DAA will manage grant reporting schedules, assist with funding proposals and event execution, handle day-to-day office tasks, organize mass mailings, and maintain office records.
This position is ideal for someone who likes to maintain a database system, increase efficacy, problem-solve, and has a “can do” approach. It will involve robust writing and research skills, attention to detail, and professionalism for communicating within the organization and outside stakeholders. The DAA should be courteous, analytical, proactive, and organized. An obsessive attention to detail is key for this role. This position is a tremendous growth opportunity for someone who is eager to learn the inner workings of a dynamic non-profit organization.
Main tasks and responsibilities include:
Qualifications required:
A Bachelor’s degree and 1–2 years of experience in a non-profit, fundraising, or equivalent role. The ideal person should be highly organized and detail-oriented, and has the ability to consistently achieve results with excellence.
The ideal candidate should possess the following strengths:
This is a full-time position with an attractive benefits package that includes Medical and Dental insurance, TransitChek Program, summer Fridays, and most importantly an excellent work life balance. Salary commensurate with experience.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. Art21 is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people of color; LGBTQIA+ individuals; people with disabilities; and all others, regardless of immigration history.
To Apply
Please email resume and cover letter to: jobs [at] art21.org, with the subject line “Development and Administrative Assistant”.
All resumes and cover letters should be submitted as PDFs, saved using the following filing naming template: “Last Name, First Name_Resume or Cover Letter”.
Special note: Due to the pandemic, Art21 is currently working remotely and the DAA should be ready to maintain schedules, communications, and all aspects of the position from their own home for the time being. Necessary technology will be provided by Art21. All operations will return to Art21’s offices in New York City when it is safe to do so.