DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT

Established in 1926, Family Service League is a social services agency who provides comprehensive services to individuals, children, and families to improve the quality of their lives at home, in the workplace, and in the community. With more than 60 social service and mental health programs in over 20 locations, Family Service League is committed to serving Long Island’s most vulnerable citizens.

SCHEDULE

10-12 hours per week.

SUMMARY

Family Service League is seeking a part-time Temporary Development Assistant to work in our Administrative Office in Huntington, NY. The Temporary Development Assistant will play a critical role in keeping the scheduled events on track and organized. They will be responsible for computer work on the events platform (GiveSmart, Excel, Donor Perfect) which includes data entry, tracking, entry corrections, etc.; packing/setting up at the venues; phone/email correspondence; contacting donors for event collateral information; Additional projects related to agency development activities and events.

The position will run from April 7th – September 15th.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the Development Team with various projects as needed.
• Help facilitate the distribution of any large in-kind donations.
• Field and relay any inquiries regarding corporate volunteerism/corporate social responsibility projects to Chief Development Officer (CDO) and the Volunteer Coordinator.
• Assist with proofreading agency materials before publication/distribution.
• Assist with planning/execution of the Annual Summer Celebration (6/4/25):

• Help organize staff volunteers for the evening of the event and delegate volunteer positions as outlined in the 2024 event plan.
• Work with the Development team to organize auction prizes and manage the auction website.
• Handle the post-event distribution of prizes to any winner who did not pick up at the event.
• Work with the Development team to determine post-event figures, attendees, etc.

• 7th Annual Walk for Wellness efforts (9/6/25):

• Coordinate sending re-targeting mailing and email to lapsed sponsors.
• Engage with FSL staff (via emails) throughout the summer with fundraising advice and incentives to encourage registration and fundraising (as outlined in 2024 event plan).
• Order/retrieve items needed for the event such as signs, shirts, awards, etc.
• Facilitate aspects of Walk day-of logistics, including entertainment, staff and community volunteers, parking passes, signage, food, corporate sponsor tables, commemorative t-shirts and paperwork.
• Work with the Development team to determine post-event figures, attendees, etc.

• Coordinate lead up to the 32nd Annual Great Chefs of Long Island (11/17/25):

• Assist CDO with facilitating monthly Great Chefs Committee meetings via Zoom.
• Solicit restaurants and beverage vendors for participation and collect required Board of Health paperwork.
• Solicit auction prize donations (via email and phone calls).
• Work with the Development team to organize auction prizes and manage the auction website.
• Handle post-event distribution of prizes to any winner who did not pick up at the event.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred.

Prior experience with event management, coordination, or fundraising is preferred.

Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office required; Canva preferred.

Ability to work as part of a team is required.

Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills required.

Must be comfortable making cold calls for auction prize solicitation purposes.

Proficient in working with a deadline-heavy timeline.

Valid and clean NYS Driver’s License required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position is “in-person/on-site” and is located at FSL’s 790 Park Ave., Huntington, NY office.

Must be able to lift boxes of up to 25 pounds.