Development Associate Temporary Part-Time

For over 35 years, Youth Villages has transformed the lives of children and families nationwide through innovative, research-based programs focused on preserving and restoring families.

As a national leader in children’s mental and behavioral health, we serve more than 47,000 youth, young people, and their families annually across 29 states and Washington, D.C. Our proven treatment models drive long-term success in child welfare, juvenile justice, and mental health systems. At Youth Villages, we do what works — partnering with others to expand our impact and advocate for meaningful, lasting change.

We're seeking purpose-driven individuals who are passionate about making a difference. With a dedicated team of more than 5,000 staff, Youth Villages is committed to investing in and supporting our employees by offering opportunities to build a fulfilling career through professional growth, personal development, and a mission that matters— helping children and families live successfully.

For more information, please visit www.youth villages.org

Position Overview:

The Development Associate supports our fundraising and volunteer initiatives. This role focuses on helping prepare for and execute events and assisting with projects that drive fundraising efforts. This is a part-time, in-person, temporary position working approximately 30 hours per week. Employment is projected to run through December 31, 2026 and will be re-evaluated for permanency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Development Associate:

Hands-On Event & Project Support Assists in preparing for major initiatives by managing donor lists, securing vendors, organizing supplies, setting up spaces, and coordinating logistics

Attends events and provides on-site support, including setup, registration, volunteer coordination, and breakdown

Supports in-person projects and initiatives as assigned

Administrative & Donor Relations Support Assists with administrative tasks like preparing meeting materials, note taking, and managing follow-up tasks for team members

Supports the Development team by managing and maintaining Salesforce data, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in donor records and reporting

Provides general administrative support and performs additional tasks as needed

Additional Information:

As a member of the Development Department, the Development Associate must be flexible with additional job duties.

Non-traditional schedule may be required, including weeknight, weekend, and overnight events

Helps with event setup, including lifting boxes, moving supplies, etc.

Collaborates with others in a fast-paced environment

Salary:$28 - $30 per hour based on education and experience

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
High school diploma and relevant experience (required)
Proficiency in Salesforce (preferred)
Customer service experience (plus)
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Proficiency with Microsoft Office products

Youth Villages Benefits Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision
401(k)
Time off:2 week paid vacation (full-time) / 1 week paid vacation (part-time)12 paid sick days per year
11 paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable)
Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision

Growth & development through continuous training

Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities
* Benefits are excluded for variable status employees.

Youth Villages is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex,…