Human Rights Watch · 10 hours ago
Dinner Assistant
Menlo Park, CA
Part-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$22.76/hr - $22.76/hr
1+ years expHuman Rights Watch is an international human rights monitoring and advocacy organization known for its in-depth investigations and advocacy campaigns. They are seeking a Dinner Assistant to provide administrative support to the Silicon Valley team, focusing on donor communications, event planning, and database management.
Non Profit
Hiring Manager
Duncan Gray
Responsibilities
Provide administrative support to the Silicon Valley team, including office management tasks, scheduling meetings, assisting with mailings, and other tasks
Provide support for Silicon Valley’s major fundraiser in April, as well as smaller community events, meetings, briefings, and other activities throughout the spring
Write email communications to Silicon Valley donors including HRW impact updates, invitations to our local events, follow-up emails to guests after events, thank you notes, and more
Coordinate hotel arrangements and create itineraries for visiting staff, speakers, and honorees invited to local Silicon Valley events
Maintain up-to-date detailed guest lists for Silicon Valley events, including tracking dietary restrictions, mobility requirements, etc
Conduct prospect research on potential donors by drafting research profiles of Silicon Valley event guests, prospective supporters from the broader Silicon Valley community, and/or prospective institutional donors. This includes updating our donor database with any outcomes gleaned from prospect research
Track incoming gifts and draft acknowledgement letters for Silicon Valley’s and Foundation’s portfolio of donors
Assist with the administration of Silicon Valley and Foundations’ donor information, including ensuring accuracy of information in the donor database; and
Perform other responsibilities as may be required
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled undergraduate/graduate students over 21 years of age are encouraged to apply
Candidates who have graduated are also welcome, but a degree is not required for this position
One year of relevant work or internship experience is desirable
Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail are essential for success in this role
Self-motivation and the ability to prioritize and work independently as well as function as a member of a team with staff in multiple global locations are required
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are required
The ability to work well under pressure and to manage multiple priorities, working effectively toward deadlines is required
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with a wide variety of audiences, including donors and external partners are required
Prior office or administration experience and proficiency in computer programs including MS Office applications, especially Excel, are required
Experience with Salesforce or other donor databases is a plus!
Preferred
Strong interest in or experience with human rights issues is desirable
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Employer-paid benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
Company
Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch is a non-profit and non-governmental human rights organization.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Marusya Lazo
Chief Financial Officer
Angela Deane
Acting Chief Development Officer
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