Overview
Gifts Processing Assistant Jobs in Brooklyn, NY at City Harvest
Title: Gifts Processing Assistant
Company: City Harvest
Location: Brooklyn, NY
About City Harvest
City Harvest is New York’s first and largest food rescue organization, helping to feed millions of New Yorkers who struggle to put meals on their tables. During our 40 years serving New Yorkers in need, we have rescued more than one billion pounds of fresh, nutritious food and delivered it free of charge to hundreds of food pantries, soup kitchens, community partners, and our own Mobile Markets across the five boroughs. This year, we will rescue and distribute more than 77 million pounds of nutritious food to our neighbors in need. City Harvest works alongside our community partners to boost community capacity, expand nutrition education, and strengthen local food systems. Since our founding in 1982, City Harvest has always been there to feed our city one day, one meal, one New Yorker at a time.
Job Description
City Harvest, Inc. is seeking a Gift Processing Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for processing and acknowledging all gifts received by City Harvest, ensuring that all donations are accurately recorded in our database. The Gift Processing Assistant will work closely with the Development team to ensure that all gifts are processed in a timely and accurate manner. This role is critical to the success of City Harvest’s fundraising efforts, as it ensures that all donors receive timely and accurate acknowledgement of their gifts.
Responsibilities
Process and acknowledge all gifts received by City Harvest.
Ensure that all donations are accurately recorded in our database.
Work closely with the Development team to ensure that all gifts are processed in a timely and accurate manner.
Assist with the preparation of donor reports and other fundraising materials.
Provide excellent customer service to donors and other stakeholders.
Skills
The Gift Processing Assistant will use their strong attention to detail and accuracy to ensure that all gifts are processed and acknowledged in a timely and accurate manner. They will also use their excellent organizational and time management skills to manage a high volume of gifts and ensure that all deadlines are met. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, is required for this role. Experience with Raiser’s Edge or other fundraising databases is preferred. The successful candidate will provide excellent customer service to donors and other stakeholders and will work closely with the Development team to ensure the success of City Harvest’s fundraising efforts.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a nonprofit organization.
Experience with Raiser’s Edge or other fundraising databases.
Experience with gift processing and acknowledgement.
WHY CHOOSE CITY HARVEST?
Benefits
There are many fantastic reasons to choose a career with City Harvest. In addition to fighting food insecurity in New York, City Harvest offers the following Benefits and Rewards:
Competitive market salaries
Generous time off
Full benefits (medical, dental, vision) with employer contributions towards premiums
Employer-provided life insurance
403(b) retirement savings plan with employer-matching
Professional development opportunities
Free Mental Health Services with Better Help
Commuter Benefits
Discounted staff perks (e.g., movie tickets, gym memberships, cellular plans)
At City Harvest, we enjoy working in a team-based environment and value the benefits of a diversified workplace. City Harvest is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
