Job Details
Level
Experienced
Job Location
Countryside – Countryside, IL
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
2 Year Degree
Salary Range
$46,000.00 – $46,000.00 Salary/year
Travel Percentage
Negligible
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Nonprofit – Social Services
Description
Join our vibrant mission-focused community!
Do you believe in transforming lives and creating genuine connections within the developmental disability field?
If so, then you will be a great fit with our organization!
Why Work Here?
HH has been awarded the honor of Best and Brightest Companies in Chicago and in the Nation for the past five years. This award is a reflection of the incredible talent and commitment shown by our HH team members every day.
Our Mission: Transforming lives of all connected to Helping Hand through genuine care and education.
What to Expect:
Schedule and Compensation:
Monday through Friday, day shift
Salary Range: $46,000 per year (salary based on skills and experience)
About the Position:
Helping Hand is looking to add a Marketing and Outreach Associate to our team to play a key role in helping grow funds raised and support our mission. We are seeking a creative mind with an eye for detail and the skills to help us effectively share our story. This position will be instrumental in the planning and implementation of a wide range of Advancement projects.
General Responsibilities
- Ensure weekly management of all due dates for required documentation.
- Provide timely and ongoing general administrative support.
- Must fulfill all necessary training requirements of the agency.
Key Competencies:
- Integrity to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.
- Professionalism, punctuality, flexibility, and reliability.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
- Must be able to adapt to frequently changing work priorities and emerging issues
- Ability to enter data into various electronic systems while maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the data.
- Strong initiative and willingness to pitch in whenever needed.
- Vision within functional limits in order to see and respond to emergency situations.
- Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
- Ability to work indoors and/or outdoors.
- Ability to transfer materials and or individuals
- This position requires employees to work with persons who may be physically aggressive.
- Hearing within functional limits in order to respond to an auditory request for assistance.
Qualifications
Education & Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Qualification:
- Associate Degree plus two years of relevant experience in development, sales, customer relations, and/or administrative support required. Will consider an equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Previous experience in a development or non-profit setting is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated ability with computer software programs including, but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word and Outlook required. DonorPerfect knowledge is a plus.
- Must possess a valid Illinois Driver’s license with proof of current vehicle insurance.
- Ability to pass criminal background checks and all pre-employment testing.
We offer an AMAZING suite of Benefits!
Benefits We Offer include but are not limited to :
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) with Employer Match
- Company Sponsored Basic Life/AD&D, STD, and LTD Insurance for all FT employees
- Voluntary Life, STD Buy-Up, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- 13 Paid Holidays per year, 10 Vacation Days, 2 Personal Days, 7 Paid Sick Days, 4 Days Bereavement Leave
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 4% after 500 hours of service
- Potential for yearly bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement for FT staff members
- Promotions from within whenever possible
Helping Hand provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.