DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT

Baby2Baby is a non-profit organization that provides children in need with diapers, formula, clothing, and the basic necessities that every child deserves, serving more than one million children across all 50 states. Over the past 15 years, Baby2Baby has distributed over half a billion items to children in homeless shelters, domestic violence programs, foster care, hospitals and school districts as well as children who have lost everything in the wake of disaster. The organization’s success has been propelled forward by it’s industry-leading model that is redefining what it means to operate a nonprofit with a seamless integration of impact, innovation, and influence, which earned them praise from TIME Magazine as one of 2023’s most influential companies and recognition as the #1 nonprofit on Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies List. Position Overview Reporting to the Vice President Development, the Development Assistant supports the VP across the three areas she oversees: Development, Events, and Volunteer & Community. This individual keeps the VP’s day to day running smoothly, prepares meetings and materials, helps information move clearly between the three teams, and tracks priorities and follow-ups so nothing slips through the cracks. Over time, this role has room to take on more responsibility. The Development Assistant will work Monday-Friday at 5830 W. Jefferson Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90016. The work is performed in an office setting and is currently on site 4 – 5 days per week. Duties and Responsibilities Manages the VP’s calendar and scheduling, including coordinating meetings across the Development, Events, and Volunteer & Community teams. Prepares agendas and materials ahead of meetings, takes notes, and tracks follow-up items through to completion. Helps information move clearly between the three teams so the VP has what she needs. Builds templates, collect information from team members, and assemble materials for leadership and board meetings. Handles scheduling, logistics, and materials for the VP’s donor meetings, including room setup and follow-up tracking. Supports the VP’s involvement across events and volunteer activities, coordinating her schedule, materials, and follow-ups without duplicating the Events or Volunteer & Community teams’ own work. Tracks ongoing priorities and deadlines across the three areas and flags anything that needs the VP’s attention. Provides general administrative support, including expense reports, travel arrangements, and correspondence. Provides onsite support for development and programmatic events such as Gala, distributions and volunteer sessions, as needed. Some events may occur on the weekend. Supports the creation and upkeep of operational documents and team protocols. Monitors and triages email and requests that come to the VP, responding directly or routing to the appropriate team member. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree. Dedication to the mission of Baby2Baby. 3+ years of administrative or coordination experience, ideally supporting a senior leader or working across more than one team. Strong organizational skills and the ability to juggle priorities across more than one area at a time. Strong computer skills including knowledge of MS Office and Google Suite; experience with Airtable and a CRM, preferred. High work ethic and commitment to personal professional development. Team player who works well with colleagues at all levels. Excellent attention to detail and follow-through. Clear, professional written and verbal communication. Discretion and good judgement when handling sensitive information, including comfort working with board members, major donors, and high-profile individuals. Flexible, skilled problem-solver and self-starter. This role’s salary range is between $22-$26/hr. Actual salary is determined based on a number of factors, including but not limited to your relevant skills, qualifications, and years of experience. Other Baby2Baby is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering diversity within its staff. We have made diverse thinking a priority in order to keep our organization in touch with the needs of families in our program and to help hold us accountable to those we serve. Our organization strives for diversity, from the children we serve to our board and staff, not only in race, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and religion but also in cultural background and life experiences. #J-18808-Ljbffr Baby2baby Events