Now Hiring - Telemarketer - Development @ Public Citizen, Washington, DC

[Sherry Joseph]

Position Available – Telemarketing (Development Assistant)

Development Department

 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:  The Development Department of a progressive non-profit is seeking an energetic person to fulfil our in-house telemarketing fundraising needs for the membership program. This position is a part-time position and is required to work late afternoon/early evening hours.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  As part of the Development Team, your responsibilities will include:

• Fundraising via the phone for the reoccurring and renewal gifts for the members program

• Following up with any necessary written correspondence

• Filing detailed daily fundraising calls sheet and survey summary reports

• Acknowledging high $ member gifts via the phone

• Phone surveying members on issues, attitudes towards Public Citizen, etc.

• Other tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong Telemarketing skills- at least two years experience.

• Excellent communication, both oral and written.

• A working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

• Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and frequent deadlines.

• Level-headedness and good judgment; willingness to learn.

• High school diploma required; some college preferred.

   

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Competitive non-profit salary commensurate with experience; good medical and dental coverage; three weeks paid vacation, sick and personal leave.

TO APPLY:  Please send cover letter and resume to Gail Beaman gbe...@citizen.org.  Please no phone calls.

 

 

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