We’re Hiring: Donor Relations Specialist

Join our team! We’re hiring a Donor Relations Specialist to help us grow at the Ramsey County Library Friends.

Are you a people person who would like to use your communication skills to support Ramsey County Library? Would you like to be part of an organization that benefits the entire community? Are you looking for a flexible, part-time position that brings fulfillment?

The Ramsey County Library Friends is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization formed in 1979. We are dedicated to supporting Ramsey County Library in making information, books, music, and programs for all ages available to the public.

Successfully managing the Friends’ donor database and donor relations are the primary roles for this position. Other responsibilities include basic bookkeeping, office management tasks, and event support.

Essential Job Functions:

Database and Donor Services Management

• Process donations
• Create and manage letters to donors
• Create and manage bulk mailings
• Assist with donor recognition events
• Assist with membership activities (mailings, tabling, brochures)

Bookkeeping

• Prepare month-end documents for accounting firm
• Verify invoices and prepare checks for approval and mailing
• Prepare bank deposits

Office Management

• Monitor, order, and organize office supplies
• Answer office phone and emails, providing customer service

Events

• Assist in stewardship, fundraising, and other events

General Organizational Support

• Provide support for volunteer committees, board, and staff as needed
• Assist in volunteer management & recognition

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Customer, client or donor service experience
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask
• Accuracy and detail orientation
• Self-directed
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with diverse groups of people
• Ability to lift more than 35 pounds

Desired:

• Prior experience in a nonprofit organization
• Prior database entry experience with DonorPerfect or a similar database
• Prior experience with QuickBooks

This is a part-time position averaging 25 hours weekly. The hours are flexible, and working remotely is optional for a portion of the time. The office is located in Ramsey County Library’s Shoreview location. Compensation is between $25-$28 an hour and includes paid sick leave. No health insurance or other benefits are included.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to friends@rclfriends.org. We encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply.