Development Assistant, Annual Giving (Variable, up to 29 hours per week, October 13, 2026 to April 30, 2027)

Job Details: Job Location: Wolf Trap HeadQuarters - Vienna, VA, Position Type: Variable, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Category: Development, Work Schedule:             Varied Monday through Friday
Position Location:          Hybrid - will require days onsite and allow telework

Pay Rate:                       $13.40/hour

Benefits:                         Flexible work schedule; 403(b) Retirement Plan; Complimentary tickets to select
                                       performances; Discounts at Concessions and the Gift Shop.

POSITION SUMMARY:    Supports the membership team in completing administrative tasks and providing excellent customer service to donors.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
•    Enter confidential membership data into The Raiser’s Edge, the department’s donor tracking software. 
•    Provide excellent customer service over the phone and email to Wolf Trap Foundation members in response to questions about membership and benefits. 
•    Help coordinate mailings including donor acknowledgements and benefit materials.
•    Assist with general administrative duties for membership as needed, including general phone support, proof reading, photocopying, faxing, filing, and assembling materials. 
•    Other duties as assigned.
 
Qualifications: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

Associate’s degree or equivalent, transferrable work experience
1-2 years’ experience as a seasoned assistant, Board relations or non-profit organization experience preferred

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Excellent phone/interpersonal skills
Highly organized; strong attention to detail
Proficient in Microsoft Office; knowledge of The Raiser’s Edge preferred but not necessary
Sensitivity and commitment to the mission of Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 80% of the time
Regularly operates a computer and other office equipment (i.e., calculator, copier, printer, etc.)
Occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, bend and reach with arms
Lift/move up to 15 pounds infrequently

We’re pleased to consider applicants who will be physically located in and who will have a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia for the duration of their employment. The Foundation does not offer fully remote work for any positions. Applicants who reside in any other state would be required to be physically located in and provide a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia prior to starting work for Wolf Trap Foundation.

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment that embraces and encourages different perspectives. We work to reflect and be representative of the communities in which we serve and in which we reside. Qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who need assistance or an accommodation in our job application processes should contact [email protected]. An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a background check.