Development Associate

Development Associate

WQLN PBS NPR is seeking a self-motivated individual with excellent communication and database management skills to serve as Development Associate on our advancement team. The Development Associate will assist the advancement team with partnership solutions, development, fundraising, and member engagement. Primary responsibilities include utilizing donor software to research, summarize details, and provide support to the development team; assist with management of member accounts and maintain records in the membership database; analyze donor and membership trends and prepare monthly reports to share analysis; track and contact lapsed WQLN members; answer phone calls and contact clients, donors, and members via the phone and email. Additionally, the Development Associate will support the development team in all aspects of fundraising, including pledge drives, member events, fundraising campaigns, and the WQLN Kids Club, etc.

Minimum qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in data analysis or similar field with a minimum of two years’ experience working in donor software, data analysis, or similar role
• Strong familiarity with donor database software or a high level of comfort navigating database software
• Excellent writing and analytical skills
• Proficiency in Excel and using Microsoft Office
• Effective working independently or in a team environment
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills

Ideal candidate:

• Analytical thinker and creative problem solver
• Enjoys working both independently and with a talented, enthusiastic team in a supportive and collaborative environment
• Demonstrates enthusiasm, positivity, and confidence
• Familiarity with WQLN PBS NPR
• Passionate about serving WQLN’s mission: To stimulate, enrich, educate, and entertain the public.

The salary range for this position is $35,000 to $39,000 and offers a complete benefit package including excellent medical/dental/vision coverage, 12+ paid holidays and generous vacation time, matching retirement benefits, and a positive work culture. The Development Associate reports to the VP of Advancement.

Please send a cover letter and resume to Human Resource Manager, WQLN, 8425 Peach St., Erie, PA 16509, or email at [email protected].  No phone calls, please. 

WQLN PBS NPR is an affirmative action/EEO employer that fully supports workplace diversity - all qualified applicants are welcome to apply.