Development Assistant

Development Assistant: Poverty Law Advocate

Connecticut Legal Services, Inc. (CLS) seeks to fill a full time Development Assistant position in its Middletown, Connecticut office. The Development Assistant will take direction from the Director of Development, write grant applications and reports, help run our direct donor campaign, assist in communications, and will collaborate with our Administrative team as needed.

CLS is a non-profit law firm which provides free legal services to people in need across most of Connecticut. Our staff address a broad range of client problems, including family, housing, education, immigration, and access to government benefits. Fund development is an essential component of our operations, enabling CLS to provide urgently needed help and initiate new projects.

CLS seeks an energetic person with the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

 Knowledge of modern office procedures and methods including telephone communications, office systems, and record keeping.

 Knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook and Internet.

 Knowledge of or ability to learn additional computer programs (e.g. Raiser’s Edge).

 Good written and oral communication skills.

 Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives.

 Knowledge of modern business communication, including style and format of letters, memoranda, minutes, and reports.

 Great attention for detail and organizational skills.

Compensation: Salary depends on experience; excellent vacation/leave, health, and retirement benefits.