Assistant to the Managing Director, Development & Administrative Specialist

Assistant to the Managing Director, Development & Administrative Specialist

This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to join our team. Under the general supervision of the Managing Director, the Assistant to the Managing Director Development and Administrative Specialist manages administrative support for the director including special projects and communications along with limited data services. This position participates in development team meetings and manages multiple projects simultaneously while contributing to accomplishing division goals. Must maintain confidentiality including, but not limited to, all donor/prospect information, have excellent communications and writing skills as well as a sense of humor.

The main functions of this position include coordinating and performing administrative tasks for the Managing Director in a timely and accurate fashion and liaisons with the development team and other SFPBS staff routinely. Provides professional administrative support by drafting and revising correspondence, revising, and editing collaterals, processing expense reports, scheduling meetings including those with donors, development team members, SFPBS staff while maintaining the development calendar. Maintains division supplies. Maintains master PTO calendar and provides monthly updates to the Managing Director.  Supports Principal Director of Data, Research and Development Services to facilitate donor recognition including On-Air spots and marketing materials to ensure appropriate donor recognition and stewardship plans in consultation with the team.

College graduate with additional formalized training as it relates development services, business administration, public relations, and special events is desirable. Two years minimum experience in development services including “expertise” in Blackbaud and data management and preparing donor/prospect reports, corporate administration, information management, marketing/public relations, office management, and development administration. Familiar with development accounting and finance practices. Knowledge of philanthropic giving and donor relations practices. Takes initiative and can work independently, resourcefully, and creatively. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing. Performs basic mathematical calculations and analyses. Has attention to detail, meeting and exceeding deadlines are vital to this position.

South Florida PBS is a community-licensed public television station serving South Florida from the Treasure Coast to the Florida Keys. South Florida PBS produces and provides programs and services to the community through varied media platforms. The region served is dynamic, diverse, and rich in arts and culture.

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