Job Description

This mission-driven nonprofit is seeking temporary support from a Part-time Development & Events Assistant to provide hands-on support to a collaborative fundraising team during a high-impact spring season. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys event execution, thrives in a team-oriented environment, and wants exposure to donor engagement and nonprofit development work. If you’re detail-focused, flexible, and excited to contribute to a cause-driven organization during a critical fundraising period, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide event support with set-up, take-down, and execution, guest check-in, and any ad hoc day-of needs.
• Facilitate development initiatives to foster and build membership engagement, including tracking information clearly and accurately.
• Support the development team with administrative and logistical needs related to fundraising initiatives.
• Help maintain organized records and documentation to ensure smooth coordination across event-related activities.
• Pitch in on ad hoc tasks as needed in a fast-moving, collaborative environment.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Opportunity to support a nationally recognized nonprofit during a flagship fundraising event.
• Hands-on exposure to development and donor-focused work.
• Collaborative team environment with clear goals and shared purpose.
• Short-term temporary assignment ideal for candidates seeking project-based experience.
• This is part-time role seeking 16 hours per week through mid-April.

What We’re Looking For:

• Engagement experience. You have supported events previously with at least one year of experience; membership and or fundraising experience will stand out to this nonprofit.
• Dependable. You follow through, stay organized, and take pride in executing tasks accurately.
• Adaptable. You’re comfortable adjusting priorities and stepping in where help is needed.
• Team-minded. You work well alongside others and contribute positively during high-energy events.
• Ethical. You handle information responsibly and respect confidentiality.

To apply, please send a resume to apply@hawthornelane.com.

Essential to Hawthorne Lane’s success is our ability to attract talent from a range of backgrounds. Our network reflects the diverse community around us, and we believe in a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed. Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

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