Administrative Assistant, Development & Communications

Position Summary:
The Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless (MCCH) leads the effort to end homelessness in our community by creating housing options, providing supportive services, and facilitating collaboration, education and advocacy based on the belief that every person is entitled to the dignity of a home. We are currently seeking a fulltime Administrative Assistant who will support MCCH’s development and communications activities. The person in this position must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while paying close attention to details and meeting deadlines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages the development database to record donations and produce gift acknowledgements, track donor contacts and relationships, and maintain mailing lists. Responsible for accurate input of data and updating donor information on a regular basis. Trains and provides troubleshooting for development staff on the fundraising database.
• Work with finance staff to ensure timely and accurate recording of donations.
• Supports production of correspondence, newsletters, fundraising appeals, grant proposals, and marketing materials.
• Maintains the Development and Communications department filing system.
• Updates the organization’s website and manages the organization’s electronic mail groups.
• Assists in planning and executing fundraising and public education events.
• Assists in organizing a variety of meetings with related tasks including locating meeting space, arranging food, sending out notices, and tracking RSVPs.
• Represents MCCH at fundraising and public education events.
• Responds to general inquiries and requests for information.
• Provides a variety of general administrative support functions to the Development and Communications department and the Executive Director.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• High school diploma and at least two years of experience working in an office environment. Will consider a combination of qualifications equal to educational and work experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; experience with Adobe Creative Suite products, Dreamweaver and Sage Fundraising 50 preferred; ability to learn new computer programs quickly.
• Ability and experience with managing databases and websites.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously with effective attention to detail.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.

Nursing Assistant

Position Summary: The part-time Nursing Assistant would implement Case Manager’s health related goals in wellbeing, and independent living skills.

Requirements: Nursing Assistant Certificate and a minimum of two years experience.

Supervisor: Assistant Director

Direct Service
• Assist residents with nutrition and food preparation
• Assist residents with medication management
• Join resident in their own Medical Advocacy
• Transport residents to and from medical appointments as needed
• Assist residents in household care including sanitary conditions and laundry
• Educate residents on safe food handling practice
• Assist residents in learning about health and wellness
• Help residents to increase self-care

Administrative
1. Maintain up-to-date case records which are completed according to agency guidelines
2. Establish and maintain an active resource file
3. Participate in ongoing planning and evaluation efforts
4. Other duties, as necessary