The Manhattan Division is a dynamic team within the Fundraising Division at UJA-Federation that focuses on innovative ways to reach donors and build community through neighborhood engagement, synagogue affiliation, community participation, and intergenerational experiences. No matter what age or stage a person is in life, the Manhattan Division is a go-to resource to connect with peers and change lives through meaningful volunteer projects, content-rich experiences, neighborhood-based networks, UJA Pride, community events, and leadership development.

The Manhattan Division seeks a proactive, motivated, and flexible person to provide essential day-to-day administrative support to the professional staff overseeing the various Manhattan Division portfolios.

Major Responsibilities:

• Support Campaign director with overall Divisional tasks including coordinating team meetings, team retreats, and team events.
• Support a total of three Manhattan Division professionals in their daily tasks including gift processing, expense reports, donor database management, and other routine items.
• Become knowledgeable and proficient in use of UJA systems including our fundraising, grant making, and purchasing systems.
• Manage logistics and support the team behind UJA’s community-wide events.
• Draft and send acknowledgement letters and assemble internal and external mailings.
• Help prepare for committee meetings and other meetings throughout the year.
• Manage and update committee lists in our fundraising database.
• Support other Manhattan Division team events including the Center for Youth Philanthropy and Leadership.
• Staff FRD events outside of the Manhattan Division as needed.
• Sit on a team with other Affinity admin professionals to share ideas and information.

Competencies/Experience

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work collaboratively with a team.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required.
• Excellent relationship building, interpersonal skills, and customer-service orientation.
• Ability to inspire and influence others.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required, as well as active listening skills.

• Knowledge of issues facing the Jewish community and a strong commitment and passion to the mission of UJA-Federation.
• Entrepreneurial and self-starter.
• Willingness to be flexible with time and to work on Sundays and evenings as needed.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to solve problems and work independently.
• Bachelor’s degree required.

Reports to: Director, Manhattan Division

Salary: $50,000