Development Associate & Executive Assistant

DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE & EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT 
ORANGE COUNTY & INLAND EMPIRE 

BECOME PART OF JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT 

Join our small, hard-working, supportive Advancement Team with a mission to raise funds to empower youth throughout Orange, Inland Empire, and Kern Counties. Prepare young people from all backgrounds to achieve financial independence and to develop confidence in their financial futures and opportunities by educating students on Financial Literacy, Career and Workforce Readiness, and Entrepreneurship.  

SUMMARY: 

Under the direction of the Regional Vice President & Executive Director (RVP) and Regional Leadership (RL), the Development Associate supports fundraising efforts, volunteer engagement, special events, account management, financials, deposits, data entry, and organization in our BCRM and other systems, and managing all files for the region. Duties include development support, administrative tasks, event coordination, executive assistant responsibilities, data tracking, and relationship stewardship. This full-time position (40 hours/week) is based in Costa Mesa, CA. 

 
Key Responsibilities 

 Development Coordination 

• Provide administrative support to the RVP and RL, including calendar management, meeting preparation, and document organization.
• Input and retrieve data from BCRM & OneCause systems; ensure accurate data entry & maintenance.
• Conduct research on prospective partnerships, preparing informational briefs for follow-up by RVP & RL.
• Manage logistics for donor meetings and special events, including sponsor tracking, follow-up, and on-site support.
• Track accounts payable/receivable, cash receipts, and all tracking for the region. 

Administrative Coordination 

• Support RVP & RL calendars, including coordination of meetings.
• Organize and maintain files, records, and correspondence for the region.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Prepare reports, impact reports, presentations, and correspondence on behalf of the RVP & RL. 

Board Coordination 

• Serve as the administrative liaison to the OCIE Board, including scheduling meetings, taking minutes, and distributing materials.
• Build positive relationships with board members and volunteers to encourage ongoing engagement. 

Event Coordination 

• Assist in planning & executing fundraising and student-focused events, ensuring event logistics.
• Manage event-related materials, such as registration lists and sponsor packages.
• Provide on-site support, including event setup, registration, and post-event follow-up.  

Data Tracking and Reporting 

• Maintain accurate records of donors, volunteers, teachers, and school engagement.
• Track volunteer participation and volunteer involvement using BCRM and other tools.
• Run Reports and inform of weekly data to the RVP & RL. 

Collaboration 

• Work collaboratively with the regional team to meet organizational objectives.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for programs and initiatives as assigned
• Serve as a representative of JA with stakeholders, showcasing professionalism and strong communication skills.
• Coordinate with the program team to align development initiatives with organizational  
• Assist in special projects and initiatives as directed by the RVP & RL. 

Skills & Qualifications 

• Strong organizational and coordination skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Proficiency in data tracking and reporting tools.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to handle multiple priorities effectively.
• Team player with a collaborative mindset.
• An undergraduate degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Two years of professional experience in administrative support, development, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and CRM systems (e.g., Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge). 

Location & Employment 

• Temporary Position 
• Based in Costa Mesa, CA, serves the Orange County & Inland Empire Region.
• Non-Exempt, Full-time, 40 hours per week.
• $25 - $29 an hour.
• Reports to Regional Vice President & Executive Director   

Due to the volume of applications, only applicants selected for the interview process will be contacted. 

Salary : $25 - $29