Job Description

 

Description:

 

Are you looking for an opportunity to connect community members with the crucial work we do of supporting folks experiencing homelessness? If so, Tacoma Rescue Mission (TRM) is seeking a dynamic Development Associate to play a pivotal role in connecting giving partners to our mission – to offer God’s help, hope, and healing to our community. At TRM, we believe that people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse and talented workforce. Our inclusive and collaborative work environment centers families and fosters creativity, excellence, and professional growth.

Purpose, Vision, and Value Statement

The Tacoma Rescue Mission (TRM) is a faith-based nonprofit organization whose mission is to offer God’s help, hope, and healing to our neighbors in need. We are proud to have served the Tacoma and Pierce County communities since 1912. For over 100 years we have continued to serve in the name of Christ, while emphasizing the dignity of each person who enters our doors. We value the needs of our immediate community, and continually adapt to the changing needs of those who come to us for help.

We strive to cultivate a culture built on love and truth, where our integrity is never compromised. Our services and programs are continually measured for efficiency and effectiveness, are committed to quality, and operate through a trauma-informed, person-first, and grace-based approach.

Job Purpose

 

Supports the Development Team in carrying out specific tasks to further the development strategy for TRM. Provides administrative support and assists with planning and implementation of projects and/or events.

Tacoma Rescue Mission Competencies

Client Relationships and Interactions: Connect clients, volunteers, donors, team members, and guests to the mission and vision of The Tacoma Rescue Mission and its programs. Establish rapport and build relationships through effective communication, making all feel understood and valued. Assess needs and share appropriate resources, boosting client confidence in The Tacoma Rescue Mission and its team members.

Creativity and Expansion: Cultivate an environment that constantly seeks growth and adaptation, enhancing services offered. Research and develop new insights and strategies that improve Mission functionality and performance. Embrace the unknown and uncharted territory, pushing limits to increase skill, knowledge, and resources.

Leadership and Culture: Champions the Tacoma Rescue Mission’s core values and pillars, ensuring a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Creates a platform that empowers those within the Mission and the community to establish and take ownership of a culture founded on team, trust, and truth.

Professionalism: Carries the current knowledge and operational skills required to perform well, utilizing best practices and demonstrates the desire to grow professionally. Helps create a safe space for Team Members to hold others accountable for behavior and performance, empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Setting the standard of quality, providing staff with feedback, coaching, guidance, and support.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists with, and in some instances, takes the lead alongside the Community Engagement team for event or project planning.
• Analyzes donor activity to identify opportunities in coordination with Development team and Community Engagement team.
• Relational interaction with donors.
• Provides administrative support for the development team as needed, to include tasks related to gift entry, maintenance, reporting, and data review.
• Assists with mail preparation, partner care needs, and other care and cultivation needs.
• Assists as needed with staff meetings and leadership trainings (i.e. prints materials, coordinates meals for attendees, etc.).
• Supports the overall strategic efforts of the Development team.

Working Conditions

 

Primarily office environment. Events may sometimes take place in nonstandard workplaces. Some evenings and weekends may be required.

Schedule & Work Location

Schedule:

Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

• Some evenings and weekends may be required.

Primary Location of Work:

Downtown Campus

425 S. Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98402

Requirements:

Qualifications

• Proficient in CRM databases (Salesforce experience preferred), Google Drive, Google Calendar, Outlook, and other Microsoft programs.
• Ability to problem solve, take initiative, and think strategically and creatively.
• Skilled in clear and effective written, verbal, and electronic communication.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and foster teamwork in a diverse environment using effective and thoughtful interactions and communication.
• Access to a vehicle for frequent travel throughout Pierce County and TRM locations.

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Frequently operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• Communicates information and ideas so others will understand. Exchanges accurate information in these situations.
• Observes details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits:

• Medical and Dental Packages at No or Little Cost to Employees
• 12 Paid Holidays including a Floating Holiday
• Four Weeks’ Vacation Accrued Annually
• 10 Hours of Sick Leave Accrued Monthly
• Participation in 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program

 

Open until filled; for best consideration, submit a completed application by Friday, September 8th, 2023. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of September 11th.

Please note, applicants should describe their experience meeting qualifications in resume as part of the application process.

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