Administrative Assistant

A Jewish nonprofit in West LA is seeking a Temporary Administrative Assistant to support its development team. This role will provide critical administrative support to fundraising, membership, donor relations, events, and calendaring functions. This is a temporary position with the chance to go permanent for the right candidate! The ideal candidate will bring professionalism, excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and a front-facing presence. Role is onsite daily Monday - Friday, hours are 9-5.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Development team with administrative tasks related to fundraising and membership operations
• Assist with mailings, donor acknowledgements, and personalized correspondence
• Draft first versions of donor letters and other written communications
• Manage invoicing and general administrative workflows
• Coordinate and maintain calendars, including scheduling support for a senior leader
• Answer and route occasional phone calls in a professional manner
• Assist with event support, including RSVP tracking, check-in, and coordination logistics
• Help coordinate volunteers for events and departmental needs
• Attend interdepartmental meetings and take notes in person as needed
• Help maintain organized systems and ensure timely follow-up on action items
• Anticipate administrative needs and proactively provide solutions

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Strong English language, grammar, and writing skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, especially in written communications
• Prior administrative support experience required
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with urgency and timeliness
• Strong organizational and calendar management skills
• Comfortable working in a professional, front-facing environment
• Demonstrated reliability, sound judgment, and a proactive approach
• Experience supporting events, donor communications, or nonprofit teams is a plus