Employment Center

The Diocese of Palm Beach Pastoral Center located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL is searching for a full time Development Specialist.

The Diocese is dedicated to providing excellent working conditions with competitive compensation in order to attract and retain an outstanding workforce. The Diocese of Palm Beach offers a competitive benefits package to employee’s working 30 or more hours per work week consisting of comprehensive medical, vision, dental, LTD, group life insurance, optional life insurance.  The diocese also provides a 403(b)-retirement plan to all employees.  Information on our benefits and retirement programs can be found here.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Organizes transmittal documents, parish checks and payments, including processing, creating batches and entering donations in Raiser’s Edge database.
• Responsible for tracking DSA contacts, FTP access and materials order forms.
• Handles discrepancies pertaining to transmittals and parish donations.
• Works with parishes and donors to rectify concerns pertaining to donations.
• Processes the development check deposits. Scanning checks and filing information.
• Assists with Raiser’s Edge database maintenance (NCOA updates, merges, demographic updates, etc.) and annual DSA activities for successful campaign.
• Runs data reports for parishes and analysis for development functions.
• Assists parish personnel with various inquiries through one-on-one, group and focus training. 
• Completes projects, back-up for the Development Office staff and administrative tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, preferred.
• Experience in development/fundraising in non-profit organizations, preferred.
• Experience in computer processing, in particular with regard to Raiser’s Edge software.
• Proficiency in Raiser’s Edge software, MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to assist parishes and donors in a professional, clear, concise and appropriate manner.
• Excellent and professional telephone manner and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diocesan employees, department heads, representatives of other agencies and the general public.
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and make responsible judgment calls.
• Adhere to the Diocese of Palm Beach Code of Conduct with emphasis on confidentiality, and able to exercise discretion and good business judgment.
• Safeguard the integrity and confidentiality of all donor records.
• Proven organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks/requests simultaneously under strict time constraints and meet deadlines in a professional manner.
• Working knowledge of office equipment (phones, computers, printers, fax, scanner).
• High attention to detail and the ability to audit work for accuracy and quality.
• Self-motivated and collaborative team player.
• Reliable insured vehicle and ability to travel to locations within the Diocese of Palm Beach.

Physical Requirements:

• Occasional light lifting and carrying of under 15 pounds.
• Occasional moderate carrying and lifting of 15-44 pounds.
• Frequent use of both hands and fingers (i.e., typing).
• Frequent extended periods of sitting.
• Occasional periods of standing, kneeling and climbing.
• Occasional use of minimal hearing (i.e., loud noises, sirens) and routine hearing (i.e., listening to others in conversation).
• Occasional time spent working closely with others.

The above is intended to describe the general context of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

To apply, download and complete the Employment Application and submit along with your resume, salary requirements and list of references to the attention of Gretchen Wood, Human Resources Coordinator:

Via US Mail: Diocese of Palm Beach

9995 North Military Trail

Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410-9650

Via Fax: (561) 775-9575

Via Email:  careers@diocesepb.org