Development and Operations Associate - J-PAL North America

• Coordinate fundraising activities and manage data by maintaining donor pipeline trackers, communicating with fundraisers, and sharing regular updates with directors
• Conduct prospect research, support donor identification and solicitation efforts, and coordinate proposal development and submission
• Provide logistical and operational support including managing calendars, scheduling meetings, preparing materials, and assisting with donor events
• Develop organizational systems for effective file storage and knowledge management, and create documentation to train staff on fundraising processes

This role contributes to J-PAL North America's mission of translating research into innovative policy solutions that effectively reduce poverty by supporting fundraising efforts that enable cutting-edge research and policy outreach.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a non-profit or academic setting, with previous fundraising or development experience preferred
• Technical proficiency with Asana, Excel, and Salesforce, with strong analytical skills
• Excellent project management, communication, and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail

This is a full-time, exempt position classified as Development Coordinator 1, SRS role with a fixed market-based salary range (exact range available on MIT's career website). Benefits include comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) match up to 5% of salary plus pension-based retirement plan, tuition assistance up to $5,250 per year, commuter benefits, 3 weeks paid vacation in first year (4 weeks thereafter), 12+ paid holidays, end of year break, paid sick leave, maternity/parental leave, and back-up child care benefits.