JDRF is the leading global organization focused on type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. JDRF’s goal is to progressively remove the impact of T1D from people’s lives until we achieve a world without T1D. JDRF collaborates with a wide spectrum of partners and is the only organization with the scientific resources, policy influence and a working plan to bring life-changing therapies from the lab to the community. As the largest charitable supporter of T1D research, JDRF has invested nearly $2B in research over the past 45 years and is sponsoring scientific research in 17 countries worldwide. For more information, please visit http://www.jdrf.org.

This is a part-time temporary role requiring up to 25 hours per week from August-November 2019.

Responsibilities include:

• Support and maintain the vision, mission, priorities, and guiding principles of JDRF. Understand the strategic direction and purpose of the organization and support the Chapter’s fundraising strategies and business needs.
• Data entry, filing, and certificate creation.
• Generate tax letters and invoices for sponsors/tickets/tables.
• Financial data entry (payments, deposits, etc).
• Follow up calls to donors, volunteers, sponsors.
• Guest data entry.
• National Vendor management and local vendor payment.
• Respond to and follow through on inquiries, needs, complaints and/or issues in a prompt and courteous manner. Accountable for
  meeting deadlines, responding to volunteers, Executive Director and other department requests.
• Maintain a good understanding of JDRF’s mission and research cure therapeutics.

• Relevant administrative, secretarial and/or business experience required. Nonprofit experience a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (fundraising software helpful).
• Ability to learn new computer software programs.
• Effectively multi-task, establish priorities, and work in a fast paced environment. Highly efficient in time management and can meet deadlines under pressure.
• Must be a self-starter while also being collaborative and an amazing team player!
• Knowledge of administrative procedures, as well as ability to develop presentations, reports, and business correspondence, manage files and records.
• Ability to interface with all levels of staff and volunteers.
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills. Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills. Active listening, analytical, and problem solving skills.

JDRF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.