Development Assistant

Enzian seeks a detail‑oriented, organized, outgoing, and team‑focused individual to join Enzian Theater’s Development team. The Development Assistant provides logistical and administrative support across a range of fundraising, membership, sponsorship, and donor stewardship activities in support of the Development Director. The Development Department is responsible for all fundraising initiatives and events, stewarding donor and member relationships, and strengthening Enzian’s connection to the Central Florida community.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide administrative and logistical support across the Development Department as needed
• Process gifts across all giving types, including memberships, Annual Fund, sponsorships, and special events and prepare acknowledgment letters
• Assist with pledge and sponsorship invoicing, ensuring accuracy and timely follow‑up
• Enter donor and member data, including contact updates, donor coding, notes, and account corrections
• Support database maintenance
• Assist with membership renewals, mailings, digital updates, and other contact points with our community
• Help support complimentary membership fulfillment and targeted outreach
• Maintain membership materials and office supply inventory connected to Development
• Respond to donor and member inquiries regarding payments, benefits, events, and activities
• Prepare and update monthly development reports. Includes assisting preparing agendas for the Advisory Council and materials for the Board of Directors
• Organize RSVPs and guest lists for development events
• Provide general support for donor meetings, sponsorship fulfillment, and fundraising communications
• Assist with gathering information for grants, sponsorship proposals, and development reports

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred; interest in nonprofit fundraising and the arts encouraged
• Strong customer service skills, attention to detail, and organizational ability
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Comfort with data entry and CRM/database systems preferred
• Familiarity with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar design tools, with the ability to create simple graphics and marketing materials, is a plus.
• Strong technology skills and general computer literacy
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment with accuracy
• Proactive, self‑motivated, and able to work both independently and collaboratively
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain discretion with donor and financial information
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends for events

Employment and Compensation

Part‑time, 20 hours weekly, starting at $20 / hr with occasional evenings and weekends for special events and meetings. Work includes sitting, walking, standing, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 25 lbs.

Benefits include: meal benefits, complimentary or discounted movie tickets, and exclusive employee discounts.

This position is primarily on‑site at Enzian’s offices in Maitland, Florida, with limited off‑site meetings as needed.

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of duties, requirements, or skills. The successful candidate may be required to perform additional tasks as needed.

APPLICATIONS

Please submit a cover letter and resume to development@enzian.org with the subject line: Enzian Development Assistant. No phone calls, please.

We recognize that no candidate will meet 100% of the qualifications listed. If much of this description aligns with your experience or interests, we encourage you to apply.