The Assistant Area Director's primary responsibilities will be setting up and fully organizing parlor meetings, including identifying major prospects and/or those interested in political involvement.  Parlor Meetings are the single best method to grow new members.  Additionally, the AAD will provide general assistance to the Area Director as well as participate in the solicitation of gifts.

Duties include:

• Responsible for successful implementation and completion of Parlor Meetings; Educating host on process; Identifying leadership and prospects; Attaining the speaker; and follow-up.
• Limited solicitations of existing donors.
• Responsibility for Young Leadership group of activists.
• Use fundraising database to manage member information and provide support to staff.
• Assist in the preparation of materials for board and local meetings/events.
• Assist in planning and preparation of events.

The Assistant Area Director must possess the following skills:

• Basic knowledge of development and fundraising.
• Knowledge regarding the planning of events.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to self motivate.
• PC proficiency and strong skills in MS Word, Excel, Access; foundation databases and Contact Management software; ability to prepare statistical and written reports.
• Should have a basic knowledge of the Jewish community as a whole.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Ability to relate to community leadership.
• U.S. Citizenship