Development Assistant (Part-time)

Why Work for Wonders Early Learning + Extended Day?

Play isn't just fun, It's fundamental! Children need playtime, it is crucial for healthy development. Children learn about the world by exploring ideas, manipulating objects, investigating creative materials, and problem-solving with others. Using imagination and creativity, children take on new roles and test new concepts. Wonders teachers use observation and planning to create learning experiences that are intentional and provide meaningful context for children to practice skills and express ideas.

Join the Wonders family of caring, dedicated, and fun educators!

About Wonders

Our Mission - To create and advance high quality, diverse educational communities that teach children the foundations of life-long learning and social responsibility.

Since our inception in 1976, our goal has been to provide non-profit, quality child care to working families. Over the years, we have grown from a single center in the basement of All Saint's Church in Chevy Chase, Maryland to multiple accredited early learning, extended day, and summer camp programs across the DC Metropolitan Region.

Our programs support today's workforce, while growing the workforce of tomorrow.

Benefits & Compensation

Our benefits package includes paid time off, holidays, winter break, medical with HRA, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, critical illness, accident insurance, 403(b) retirement savings plan, Wonders tuition discounts, and professional development training. Benefits eligibility is dependent on job type status.

We provide paid pre-employment background checks, fingerprinting, medical exams, & drug screens as well as paid New Hire Orientation.

Wonders values its educators and leaders and we invest in our workforce by prioritizing compensation and nurturing meaningful careers. Our educators are regularly engaged in efforts towards continuous improvement in their skills and knowledge in the classroom. Approximately 80% of our annual budget is directed to staff compensation.

Job Summary

The Development Assistant supports the fundraising program that promotes the Wonders culture of philanthropy and ensures the financial sustainability of the organization. Working with the Development Manager, the will support the activities of the 50th Anniversary Campaign.

This is a part-time, 10 hour/week - 6 month position.

Essential Functions

Administrative & Mailing Support

• Assist with mass mailings, including printing, assembling, stuffing, sealing, and sorting materials.
• Prepare outreach and donor acknowledgment packets.

Digital Communications

• Support with posting/scheduling mass email communications.

Donor Stewardship Support

• Prepare donor packets/materials, and stewardship touches.
• Assist with donor data entry and record updates in Boomerang as needed

Outreach & Engagement

• Make follow-up calls for events, sponsorships, donor stewardship and general outreach.
• Assist with sending corporate outreach emails and tracking responses.

Special Projects

• Assist with content gathering for newsletters or impact stories.
• Support pre-event preparation including assembling materials, creating name tags, preparing guest lists, and organizing table signage.
• Day of Event- Assist with event logistics- prep materials, name tags, guest lists, table signage
• Provide day-of-event support such as check-in assistance, setup, and breakdown.
• Help collect and organize post-event feedback.
• Other duties or responsibilities as assigned.

Core Competencies

• Dependable and detail oriented
• Thrives in a high-pressure environment
• People oriented - enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable - enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Innovative - prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity

Qualifications

• At least high school diploma or equivalent, Preferred College Level: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience using Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn
• A resourceful self-starter who can take initiative and follow through on projects
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment or independently

EEO Statement

Wonders provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, citizenship, current or future military status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

ADA Compliance

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Wonders to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources.

Additional Information

Job Type: Part-time/Non-exempt

Program Length: 6 months (Projected until June 30th, 2026)

Work Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - 10 hours/week

Work Location: Bethesda, MD (On-site)