Project Assistant

Position available immediately: Project Assistant

Job type: Full-time, Temp-to-perm

SankyNet helps nonprofit organizations build a digital presence by using the Internet for communications, marketing, fundraising and advocacy. We are based in Midtown, New York City.

We are looking for a detail-driven, computer savvy individual with strong multi-tasking skills to join our Account Department as a Project Assistant. You will work with Account team members to implement and monitor online marketing/communications strategies and fundraising campaigns for nonprofit clients. As a Project Assistant, you will rarely have direct contact with clients, though you will regularly interact with interns and staff at all levels within SankyNet.

Qualifications: 

Among other qualifications, the Project Assistant must be:

  • Highly competent with Microsoft Word and Excel (in a Windows environment), including experience building formulas and comparing data in Excel, as well as working with tables in Word.
  • Familiar with reading and editing HTML, although specific coding background is unnecessary.
  • Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously, capable of meeting tight deadlines, and working calmly under pressure.
  • A strong communicator, including the ability to clearly articulate thoughts and ideas and prepare documents that are coherent, grammatically correct, and professional.
  • A strong proofreader for both copy and data.
  • A fast learner, problem solver, and someone who loves a challenge.
  • Patient, with excellent attention to detail and follow-through.
  • NOTE: Experience with nonprofits and/or other software background (including experience with CRMs or website analytics tools) is a plus. Once hired, the candidate would be required to be or become Google Adwords Certified before a permanent hire is made.
Hours & Compensation: 

Temporary compensation will be $14/hour. Opportunity for permanent hire within 12-16 weeks, which would include salary and benefits.

Responsibilities: 

Among other responsibilities, the Project Assistant will:

  • Compile data and create comprehensive monthly and/or quarterly reports for clients referencing industry benchmarks and trends as appropriate points of comparison.
  • Assist in implementing and launching online marketing strategies with specific deliverables; emails that will be set up and launched frequently include: email newsletters, fundraising appeals, action alerts.
  • Manage client acquisition campaigns, including Search Engine Marketing and Social Media campaigns.
  • Operate and monitor SankyNet’s project management tool to coordinate production, ensuring internal teams are kept up-to-date.
Job Type: 
Full-time
Temp-to-Perm
Status: 
Available
To Apply: 

Submit your résumé and cover letter to employment@sankynet.com (with “Project Assistant” in the subject line).Note that your cover letter will be reviewed as a writing sample, and should reflect your best work.

No calls please!

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