The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) seeks a hardworking, creative, detail-oriented, and highly organized individual to work in-person with a talented team of fundraising professionals to cultivate donor relationships, share scholars’ work with supporters, and manage crucial database projects to strengthen AEI’s strategic outreach.
This role offers a great opportunity for anyone interested in expanding on or developing a passion for nonprofit fundraising in conjunction with public policy. The ideal candidate must be able to collaborate in a team environment, possess strong writing skills, and be able to work under pressure in a fast-paced work environment. The anticipated start date for this position is as soon as possible.
This role will be full-time and in person, with the expectation to travel 10–20 percent of the time. Qualified candidates should submit a resume, cover letter demonstrating their interest in AEI’s mission, academic transcript, and 500-word writing sample on any topic.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions at AEI
The employee is regularly expected to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard. This job requires close-up vision for computer work.The employee must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.
The employee must be able to work in a confined area.
Moderate noise (e.g., from computers, phones, printers, and light traffic) is expected.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities associated with this position. Qualifications BA or BS with an interest in public policy
0–2 years of previous, full-time applicable work experience
Interest in public policy and AEI’s mission
Ability to work closely in a team setting while independently managing multiple assignments
Exceptionally strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to meet tight deadlines, multitask, and prioritize
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
Excellent attention to detail
High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Experience with Salesforce or Marketo (modern CRMs) a plus
Experience with design, Adobe, or branding is a plus
Benefits
AEI offers generous benefits, including 18 days of paid leave (15 days of paid annual leave and three personal days or floating holidays); 12 days of paid sick leave; paid family leave; medical and dental coverage, in addition to a health savings account; medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts; a tuition assistance program of up to $5,200; life and disability insurance at no cost to employees; and a 403(b) retirement plan with a 12 percent contribution from AEI, among other benefits. For more information, you can see a full summary of our benefits at https://www.aei.org/jobs/benefits/.
Compensation is based on a number of factors, including the position’s scope and responsibilities; a candidate’s full-time, applicable work experience; key skills and qualifications; and internal and external market considerations. The salary range for this full-time, exempt position is $50,000–$54,000. Salary is just one component of AEI’s total compensation package for employees.
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