The Climate School Office of Development seeks a Development Associate to join their team and provide administrative support at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory campus in Palisades, NY. The Climate School is committed to educating the next generation of climate leaders, conducting groundbreaking interdisciplinary research to address the climate crisis, and galvanizing this education and research for real-world impact. 

The Development Associate works with the Climate School Development team by providing administrative, research, development, and logistical support for the Climate School development team, as well as designated officers and other fundraisers, as needed. Works collaboratively to provide wide-ranging support to development efforts. Supports development-related engagement events and tours as assigned by the Senior Director of Development and Leadership Giving. 

• Participates in project planning and logistics of development engagement events and tours, within and outside the University. Includes alumni and community relations efforts and Open House and American Geophysical Union. Assists with the Public Lecture series, the Earth Series, and other engagement events. Arranges and conducts campus tours for development.
• Supports the Development team by providing mailing lists, analytical reporting on gifts and activity, and donor list management; including data integrity and quality control, processes gift transmittals, inputs contact reports, and drafts acknowledgments. Drafts correspondence and maintains electronic files of commonly used letters and materials.
• Conducts internet and database research to support major gift and annual fund efforts by the Associate Dean for Advancement, the Senior Director of Development and Leadership Giving, and designated officers. Assists with donor prospect screening and background investigation. Provides analyses related to potential donors, gift potentials, and other strategic opportunities in conjunction with the Associate Dean for Advancement and the Senior Director of Development and Leadership Giving. 
• Maintains logistics of operations, including travel arrangements, venue bookings, and catering and rental arrangements as well as interactions with internal and external vendors; completes PCard reconciliations for the department, processes expenditure reports for reimbursements in Concur; greets and receives guests who are visiting our office to participate in meetings and events. Provides backup administrative support for other officers when additional support is required on team project assignments. 
• Performs other related duties as required. Some overtime may be required on evenings and weekends.