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Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: THE RAINBOW PROJECT The Rainbow Project, as a leading charity working for LGBTQIA plus people across Northern Ireland, is reliant on funding to deliver our services, programmes, and organisational objectives. Our constantly changing funding portfolio includes statutory funders, grants/trusts, income from events, corporate relationships, and individual donors. The Fundraising Assistant will support the Fundraising Team in executing administrative and database tasks to a high standard as well as assist with the preparation of materials and merchandise for fundraising events and the fulfilment of online shop orders.

Responsibilities

• Accurately input supporter donations onto the organisations CRM (Database) system.
• Fulfilment of online shop orders and dispatching of same.
• Maintain/monitor stock take of merchandise.
• Send thank you correspondence to supporters.
• Collate materials for various fundraising events.
• Attend fundraising events, sell merchandise and assist with collections.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong MS Office skills.
• Able to work as part of a team as well as independently.

Desirable Skills

• Ability to answer the phone.
• Experience of fundraising and/or working in the voluntary sector.
• An understanding of LGBTQIA plus rights and community issues.

Further Information

The Employer is: THE RAINBOW PROJECT JobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information - Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week. - Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach. - Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.