Salesian Missions is the main fund-raising facility in the U.S. for the Salesians of Don Bosco, a Roman Catholic charity founded by Don Bosco in 1845. Our Mission is to teach young people various trades that will help them find decent jobs and become self-sufficient, contributing members of society. The Salesians insist that the needy help themselves in whatever way they can, even minimally. They do not encourage dependence or paternalism, but strive to live up to the working maxim, “helping others to help themselves.” Today, we continue our mission of caring for the poor children of the world with missionaries in over 131 countries. Our office is located in New Rochelle, N.Y. and employs approximately 75 individuals.

We are seeking a experienced full-time Direct Marketing Professional. Our ideal candidate must be proficient in MS Office and have strong math and English skills. You must be precise and detail oriented, a multi-tasker, highly organized, and able to work independently as well as part of a team. Excellent time management skills a must.

You will work directly for the Direct Marketing Supervisor, assisting in a variety of simultaneous duties that relate to multiple fundraising appeals on individual schedules. You will be responsible for coordinating the creation and mailing of a quarterly donor newsletter and will direct a copy writer, data team, and desktop publisher in this endeavor.

This is a great opportunity for the right person to shine in a highly-regarded position within an established NPO with a history of promoting from within.

Responsibilities Will Include

Heavy proofreading/approval of print proofs with deadlines
Approval of appeal imaged copy prior to mailings
Bid requests to vendors and purchase orders
Light administrative duties
Inventory tracking
Some copy editing/creative work for publications
Overseeing Data Processing with mailing list instructions on a few smaller mailings per year.
Desirable qualities would include:
BA/BS in marketing.
Employment or educational background in direct mail marketing, writing, or English disciplines.
Volunteer or employment experience with non-profit organizations, especially fundraising.
Bi-lingual Neutral Spanish – proficient in professional usage and grammar for translating written correspondence and proofreading.

We offer competitive health benefits, 401K, generous holiday and vacation/sick time, and a friendly, casual atmosphere. This is a wonderful opportunity for a person looking for a long-term position who enjoys helping those in need, demonstrates a positive & patient attitude, and is meticulous to detail. Interested candidates should forward a resume, cover letter and salary requirements.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Schedule

Monday to Friday

Salary: Negotiable based on experience.

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