JDRF is the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Our mission is to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications. To accomplish this, JDRF has invested nearly $2 billion in research funding since our inception. We are an organization built on a grassroots model of people connecting in their local communities, collaborating regionally for efficiency and broader fundraising impact, and uniting on a national stage to pool resources, passion, and energy.

JDRF’s Illinois chapter, based in Chicago, plays a vital role in JDRF’s success. With revenues of 13.7M in FY 2017, the Illinois Chapter is the largest of JDRF’s chapters around the country. The Illinois Chapter has a strong Board of Directors as well as volunteers who are actively engaged and passionate supporters of JDRF.

This position supports all Office Department activities as assigned by Executive Director and Manager, Office Operations. 

• Coordinates data entry process with Manager, Office Operations and vendor(s) to ensure all financial information is entered into the database and reported in an accurate and timely manner.
• Answers incoming calls as number 1 on call rotation.
• Participates in reciprocal back up of the Office Team.
• Supports and works with volunteers at special events (as needed).
• Learns about JDRF, current diabetes information and research.
• Participates in all JDRF events.
• Attends board meetings.
• Performs other administrative duties as assigned

• Associates degree or higher, or 3 plus years in a business office.
• Advanced Microsoft Word and Excel experience a must (fundraising software helpful).
• Donor database experience a plus (training available).
• Must be extremely detail oriented in all aspects of work.
• Must be able to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must have good telephone skills.
• Clerical and writing skills helpful.
• Background in bookkeeping a plus.

JDRF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.