KPFA Development Assistant

Date Submitted: July 2, 2026
Job Title: KPFA Development Assistant
Station: KPFA - Pacifica
Location: Berkeley, California
Final date to receive applications: July 30, 2026
Salary Range: $30.01+0.5% seniority increase each year on the anniversary of the hire date

Overview: The KPFA Development Assistant supports the Development Department and Business Office by entering and reconciling donor data, managing donor accounts, and maintaining database integrity. This self‑starter role requires strong interpersonal, time‑management skills, and the ability to juggle multiple projects while meeting deadlines.

• Effectively communicate with the Development Department team and the Business Office.
• Assist the Development Director and CRM administrator to ensure accuracy and completeness of donor information in the database.
• Process and complete mailed-in physical checks and checks sent directly to KPFA’s bank accounts and cash donations.
• Work with the Business Office and CRM Administrator to reconcile database entries with bank deposits.
• Provide occasional assistance, with proper training, to the Business Manager in accounting functions.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

• Professional, positive, and approachable attitude; able to handle shifting priorities, multiple projects, and requests in a calm manner.
• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture.
• Experience using interpersonal skills, listening, diplomacy, and tact to build strong relationships with all levels of staff.
• Strong organizational skills, excellent attention to detail, and ability to work and problem‑solve with managers.
• Excellent writing, spelling, grammar, proofreading, formatting skills, and strong verbal communication and customer‑service skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Workplace.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.
• Assist the business manager with reconciling the membership database to the bank and the books.
• Other business office tasks may arise as needed.

• Schedule:
  
  Weekdays (Monday‑Friday) at 20+ hours per week.
• Pay Rate: $30.01+0.5% seniority increase each year on the anniversary of the hire date.
• Vacation & sick pay.
• Holiday pay.
• Company‑paid or reimbursed health benefits.
• Company match (up to 4%) for 403B.

KPFA is an equal‑opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

Apply by sending your resume and cover letter to jobs
. Address application materials to:
KPFA Development Assistant Search
.