Below are our current open positions.

Resumes for all positions should be sent to resumes@childfocusnj.org with a cover letter discussing your interest in the specific role.

Benefits for all positions are as follows:

  • Retirement Plan with 3% organization provided match (SIRA)

  • Paid Time Off (First year: 10 Vacation, 10 Sick & 15 Public Holidays, plus week off additional in holiday season, plus your birthday off)

  • Paid family leave (Maternity, Paternity)

  • Training & Development

  • QSEHRA Health Care Plan

  • Flexible schedule

  • Professional development assistance

  • Eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness program

  • Employer paid life insurance

Our Values

We are Resourceful: We think outside the box to create support and solutions for the children we serve. We recognize staff member, volunteer, donor and community member plays an important role in the success of our organization and the children we serve.

We are Respectful: CASA recognizes the role the organization and individual advocates play in the child welfare system as well as in the life of a child and their families. We appreciate individual differences, lifestyle choices and how these differences enhance our organization.

We are Resilient: We strive to operate at the highest efficiency, even in the most significantly complex situations. We seek opportunities to support each other in order to build a stronger community.

We are Responsive: We understand and prioritize the value of being an active listener as an organization and as individual advocates. We ensure that timely communications are a priority in all aspects of the organization.

We value Relationships: Positive working relationships are necessary for the overall success of the organization. We develop relationships that encourage open and honest communication, while showing maturity in managing conflict and trauma.

Now Hiring For:

  • Administrative Assistant – Development Team

Administrative Assistant – Development Team

Cover letter required to be considered. Address to Executive Director.**

Summary

Child Focus seeks a highly organized and detail-oriented Development & Administrative Assistant to support the organization’s fundraising and leadership operations. This role provides critical administrative, data, and scheduling support to ensure the smooth functioning of the development team and executive leadership. The ideal candidate is proactive, tech-savvy, and committed to advancing Child Focus’s mission through excellence in organization, communication, and donor support.

Key Responsibilities

Development & Donor Support

  • Support the fundraising team in managing donor data, gift entry, acknowledgments, and stewardship communications.

  • Perform accurate and timely data entry and database maintenance to ensure integrity of donor records.

  • Assist with mail merges for donor correspondence, campaigns, and event invitations.

  • Generate reports, queries, and mailing lists for development activities and leadership review.

  • Help coordinate logistics for donor meetings, cultivation events, and fundraising campaigns.

  • Research prospective donors and help prepare briefing materials for meetings and solicitations.

  • Ensure all donor interactions are accurately logged in the database, with consistent tracking and follow-up of stewardship activities..

Administrative & Calendar Management

  • Provide calendar management and scheduling support for the Executive Director and senior leadership staff, including meeting coordination and reminders.

  • Track project timelines and coordinate internal deadlines across teams.

  • Manage general development email inquiries and ensure timely responses.

  • Assist with the coordination of grant submission, tracking deadlines, and maintaining supporting documentation.

Office & Team Support

  • Maintain organized digital and physical files for development and administrative functions.

  • Support vendor coordination for fundraising events and campaigns.

  • Assist with general office operations, supplies, and communications as needed.

  • Serve as a reliable liaison between leadership, staff, and external partners.

  • Provide seasonal support as needed for program data entry, analysis and reporting functions.

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in nonprofit development, administrative support, or related field.

  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and CRM or donor database systems.

  • Experience with mail merge, data entry, and information management required.

  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

  • Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

  • Collaborative, service-oriented mindset and commitment to Child Focus’s mission.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

  • Comprehensive benefits package.

Child Focus, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a merit-based hiring and employment process. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

All employment decisions — including recruitment, hiring, promotions, compensation, benefits, training, termination, and other terms and conditions of employment — are made based on individual qualifications, merit, performance, and business needs.

Child Focus, Inc. complies with all relevant federal statutes enforced by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and all other applicable equal employment laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our Operations Manager at Pam@childfocusnj.org so that we may work with you to meet your needs.