Job Title: Development Specialist Reports to: Director of Development Date Needed: ASAP Salary Range: $40,000 - $50,000 Job Description: Eastern Market Corporation, a non-profit organization, is seeking applications for the position of Development Specialist. This individual will work in a full-time capacity at the organization’s headquarters, reporting to Eastern Market’s Director of Development. Key Duties and Responsibilities: • Maintaining the organization’s donor database; • Processing all contributed revenue donations according to established operating and finance procedures and preparing all thank you correspondence; • Managing the Friends of Eastern Market (FOEM) program and overseeing all aspects of the membership program, including mailings, benefits and special activities; • Assisting with annual special events, including but not limited to the Gala, FOEM Breakfast and the Vendor Dinner; • Working collaboratively with other members of the Eastern Market team to oversee merchandise sales and FOEM promotions; • Soliciting low to mid-range corporate donations on behalf of the organization; • Working with the Eastern Market marketing team to ensure that development activities are promoted through the website and the organization’s social media platforms; • Assisting with collaborative partnerships for execution of programs; • Tracking all deliverables and preparing internal reports as needed; and • Performing other duties as assigned. Successful applicants for this position will meet all of the following qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree required; • A minimum of 3 years of non-profit development experience; • Knowledge of “best practices” for donor engagement and database management; • Expertise in the Microsoft Suite of products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, with advanced skills in Word and Excel; • A background in event planning and execution experience; • Excellent organizational and communication skills; • Ability to work independently, but as a fully contributing member of a larger team; and • A history of providing strong customer service support to a diverse set of constituents. To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter and writing sample to: Eastern Market 2934 Russell Detroit, MI 48207 Attn: Tracy Rivard
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