Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) is seeking a Development Assistant to provide critical support to CLF’s comprehensive development program. The Development Assistant is an integral member of the development team, working collaboratively with major gifts, individual giving, research, foundation relations, and events staff. The Development Assistant reports to the Senior Director of Development Operations. This is a full-time non-exempt position based in Boston, MA with some opportunity for remote work.

What you’ll do

The Development Assistant will be a key player in helping us achieve our mission. You will:

• Record all gifts in Raiser’s Edge database in an accurate and timely manner; generate and track all donor acknowledgement letters;
• Maintain donor files and update biographical information in the database; assist with other data entry and database clean-up projects;
• Provide outstanding customer service for phone inquiries to the development office; support CLF Board members, staff and donors as they interact with the department; prepare donor relations communications as necessary;
• Maintain log of daily checks received and collaborate with members of the finance department on check processing and gift entry;
• Coordinate in-house production and mailing of solicitation letters and other materials;
• Act as a liaison between development and office managers in other states on general administrative and development issues;
• Manage administrative tasks such as the filing of expense reports; schedule meetings and assist with the details in a proactive manner; manage external accounts and application renewals;
• Assist in the preparation for and staffing of development events, such as receptions, dinners, and lectures;
• Perform other administrative duties as needed.

What you’ll need

• Demonstrated experience providing administrative support;
• Superior attention to detail and organizational skills; excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Experience and a high degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office suite; familiarity with fundraising and communications databases is a plus but not required;
• Ability to take initiative, solve problems, assess priorities and manage a variety of activities in a fast-paced environment;
• Enthusiasm for environmental issues or a background in environmental studies or advocacy are a plus;
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

About CLF

Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) protects New England’s environment for the benefit of all people. A non-profit, member-supported organization, CLF uses the law, science and the market to solve the region’s most challenging environmental problems from climate change to ocean conservation to transportation. Every day, CLF advocates stand up for New Englanders—in state houses, court houses and board rooms, regulatory hearings and community gatherings—to forge innovative paths to environmental progress and economic prosperity for all in our region. To that end, CLF works with communities of color, and those that are economically or otherwise disadvantaged, which often suffer disproportionately the impacts of environmental degradation.

CLF is committed to representing New England’s diversity in our staff, volunteers, boards, and membership and creating a positive, inclusive workplace culture where all can thrive. People of color are encouraged to apply.

Salary & Benefits

CLF offers a competitive salary, an extensive benefits plan, and an open, inclusive, and accepting work environment where differences are highly respected. The base salary for the position is $54,000; actual salary will reflect experience and qualifications.

We recognize the value of work-life balance and also strive to create opportunities for growth for all employees through professional development.

CLF considers the health and safety of its staff members and their families, our guests, our visitors, and the community at large to be a top priority. All offers to work, intern, or volunteer with CLF are conditioned on the candidate complying with CLF’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy.