Development Assistant

The Organization
New York Lawyers for the Public Interest (NYLPI) is a nonprofit, civil rights law firm that strives for social justice. In partnership with member law firms, corporate law departments, and other organizations, NYLPI helps underrepresented people develop legal strategies to serve their vision for themselves and their communities.

Created in 1976 to address unmet legal needs, NYLPI combines a pro bono clearinghouse with an in-house practice that blends innovative lawyering, community organizing, and advocacy. The Pro Bono Clearinghouse provides community groups and nonprofit organizations with free legal assistance by drawing on hundreds of volunteer lawyers from New York’s most prestigious law firms and corporate law departments. The Disability Law Center protects and promotes the civil rights of people with disabilities. The Access to Health Care Program works to ensure access to quality health care for people in medically underserved communities or facing barriers due to limited English proficiency, racial and ethnic discrimination, or disability. The Environmental Justice and Community Development Project provides organizing and legal assistance to low-income neighborhoods and communities of color that bear an unfair burden of environmental threats.

The Position
The Development Assistant will provide administrative assistance to the Development Department. The assistant will provide support in all areas of fundraising including maintaining the database, working on solicitation, cultivation, and other mailings, administering foundation proposals and reports, working on special events, and general administrative tasks.

The Development Department works as a team and the position provides an excellent opportunity to become exposed to and learn about all aspects of fundraising for an established and dynamic non-profit. The Development Assistant will report directly to the Director of Development and work closely with all members of the three person development team.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree, have good computer skills, including database and spreadsheet management, be extremely organized, and have great attention to detail. Applicants should also have a dedicated commitment to social justice and civil rights.

Salary is $40K. NYLPI offers excellent benefits including health insurance, a retirement plan, and dependent and medical flex plans.

Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and three references by September 2nd to: Natasha Charles, Executive Assistant, New York Lawyers for the Public Interest, 151 West 30th Street, 11th Floor, New York, New York 10001 or e-mail to ncharles@nylpi.org with the subject line: Development Assistant. Please mention in your cover letter where you saw this posting.

NYLPI is an affirmative action employer. People of color and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.