Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts in Katonah, N.Y. seeks a Development Associate to provide administrative support to the Development staff, including Individual Giving, Special Events, and Institutional Funding. Responsibilities The Development Associate will be responsible for administrative and clerical tasks, including but not limited to donation entry, gift acknowledgments, reports, assisting in membership renewal and timed solicitation mailings, fulfillment of membership benefits, maintenance of e- and paper files on all grant- and donor-related correspondence, phone support, office duties, and other responsibilities as assigned. Utilizing an approach of relationship-building and impeccable donor services, the Development Associate will provide assistance as needed to Caramoor's donor constituencies. The Development Associate will conduct research for grant applications and help assemble and proofread proposals. In addition, the Development Associate will assist with selected cultivation and special event details, as well as Development coverage for these events.

Requirements: • B.A. required; administrative/executive support experience is a plus •Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, Excel; Raiser's Edge/Patron Edge a plus •Strong verbal and written communications skills •Professional phone manner with impeccable interpersonal skills •Excellent organizational capabilities •Ability to work collaboratively with Caramoor staff •Enthusiastic and positive demeanor •Ability to maintain confidentiality about the institution, its donors and its staff •Willingness to work nights and weekends, particularly during the summer and fall Festivals

Salary is competitive, plus benefits. Work environment is excellent. Please submit cover letter, resume, salary history and references to: personnel@caramoor.org or P.O. Box 816, Katonah, NY 10536. No phone calls please. Visit us on the web at caramoor.org.