Rippleffect is a non-profit youth and community development organization, serving over 4,000 youth annually. We own Cow Island, a beautiful 26-acre eco-campus in Casco Bay, Maine, where we run many of our youth and adult programs. Our mission is to promote youth development and leadership through adventure, healthy communities and living sustainably. Check out our website to read more: https://www.rippleffectmaine.org
 

Overview of position: The Rippleffect Registrar and Development Associate will be an essential member of our staff, which grows up to 50 employees in the full program season and will be a critical team member as Rippleffect continues its growth to meet the demand of serving more young people in through wilderness adventure. The Development & Administrative Assistant will be responsible for managing the essential functions of assisting the Executive Director with development communications and organizational administrative projects.

The Registrar and Development Associate is supervised by the Executive Director. This position has these primary areas of responsibility:

• Manage communications to/from Board Members as it relates to committee & Board meetings

• Assist in grant writing process and research

• Support all development outreach including e-mail, mailing, and phone calls

• Manage donor database and ensure timely follow-up for all cash/in kind gifts made to the organization

• Assist Executive Director in managing business operations which include but are not limited to:

  • Management of office supplies

  • Manage/organize office files (insurance, workers comp, licenses)

  • Collects/opens/distributes mail

  • Special administrative projects

  • Answering phones & distributing messages

• Assist Program Coordinator in managing the registration and enrollment process of participants and families which include but are not limited to:

  • Managing our online enrollment database

  • Collection of forms and tuition payment

  • Creation of group informational files

Qualifications and Requirements include:

• Experience with Microsoft programs, Google suite & adobe platforms

• Strong client/customer service skills

• Experience with customer/donor database systems

• Experience and interest in the nonprofit sector, specifically related to development

• Strong written and verbal skills

• Thrives in a dynamic team-oriented environment

AmeriCorps VISTA Benefits and Stipends:

• Receive a biweekly stipend of $587 throughout the 10 week term throughout the 10 week term

• Choice of Education Award of $1300 or an end of summer cash stipend.

  • Education award can be to pay off qualified loans, or for educational expenses at Title IV school

  • Cash stipend of $345

• Forbearance of federally qualified student loans during service term (interest paid by AmeriCorps)

  • Stafford

  • Perkins

  • Some private loans (you must call lender to ask)

• Workers compensation

• Networking/professional development

Duration: This 10-week, full-time position will begin on June 19th