Development Assistant

Why Work for CIRI

Embark on a fulfilling career with CIRI where youll find more than just a job youll find purpose. As part of our team youll enjoy:

• Meaningful Mission: Contribute to an incredible mission of assisting refugees and immigrants in overcoming barriers to become self-sufficient integrated members of the community.
• Professional Growth: Be part of a diverse and supportive team that encourages your growth and development.
• Community Connection: Establish long-term connections with the community and make a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoya competitive salary medical/dental/vision/life/403B plan 13 paid holidays 20 days of paid time off per year and a commitment to work/life balance and self-care.
• Public Interest Loan Forgiveness: Benefit from eligibility for the Public Interest Loan Forgiveness Program.

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Join the Journey: Empower Lives Shape Futures at The Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants (CIRI)

Compensation: $48000 Benefits (that currently include):

• Medical (Anthem): 3 copay/deductible options; base plan is $50/paycheck
• Vision (Mutual of Omaha): $90 per year; $130 hardware allowance- Employee Funded
• Dental (Mutual of Omaha): $500 per year; $1750 annual benefit- Employee Funded
• Life: 1 x Salary to $100K; paid by CIRI
• Voluntary Life: Available to employees and family
• Disability: 60% of earnings; paid by CIRI
• Identity Theft: Optional coverage; paid by employees- For employee and/or family- Employee Funded

Summary: The Development Assistant at CIRI supports the organizations fundraising donor stewardship and events while also providing key administrative support to the CEO. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized detail-oriented and passionate about advancing our mission through excellent relationship-building and behind-the-scenes coordination.

Job Responsibilities:

Development and Fundraising Support:

• Support the development team in tracking and documenting donor interactions and engagement activities.
• Assist with the preparation and distribution of donor acknowledgment letters and other communications.
• Provide general administrative support to the Director of Development including scheduling filing and project coordination.
• Coordinate catering and food orders for development events staff meetings and department needs.
• Process check requests and manage budgets for department expenses.
• Prepare event materials such as name tags signage and donor packets.
• Help manage guest lists RSPVs and day-of event check-in and materials.
• Support post-event follow-up including thank you notes data entry and internal debriefs.

• Manage the CEOs calendar including scheduling and confirming meetings.
• Prepare and coordinate correspondence reports and presentations for the CEO.
• Assist in organizing and preparing for Board meetings including assembling materials and taking minutes.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Coordinate and manage communication between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders.
• Maintain and organize the CEOs files documents and records.
• Assist with special projects as directed by the CEO.
• We are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application process. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability please contact HR at to discuss your needs. We value all applicants and strive to make the application process accessible to everyone.