Remote Catholic Jobs in Crofton, MD (NOW HIRING)

Job Type
Part-time
Description
Job Title: Development Associate
Department: Development
Type: Part-time
FLSA: Non-exempt
Report to: Annual Giving Manager
Location: Remote
No. of Positions: 1
Revision Date: August 10, 2026
General Summary:
Jesuit Volunteer Corps (JVC) is a post-graduate volunteer service program that places young adults to live and work in solidarity with marginalized populations across the United States. Entering our 70th year, the Jesuit Volunteer Corps (JVC) has been a pioneer in the national service landscape. JVC is the oldest, largest, faith based, full-time volunteer program in the world. This year JVC has 128 volunteers living in 23 communities across the country serving at 110+ partner nonprofit social services agencies with a worldwide of 12,000+ Former Jesuit Volunteer (FJV) alumni.
Vision:
Grounded in the core values of spirituality, simple living, community and social justice, the Jesuit Volunteer Corps envisions a just, inclusive, and equitable world that honors the dignity and diversity of all.
Mission:
The Jesuit Volunteer Corps, through solidarity and full-time volunteer service with local communities, fosters the formation of young people dedicated to putting faith into action that promotes justice.
JVC is based in the United States. For more information, please visit www.jesuitvolunteers.org.
Position Overview: The Development Associate provides operational and administrative support for JVC's annual giving program. Working closely with the Annual Giving Manager, this position coordinates annual fundraising campaigns, donor stewardship, gift processing, database management, and development operations that strengthen donor engagement and help achieve annual fundraising goals. The Development Associate ensures the smooth execution of fundraising initiatives while maintaining accurate donor records and delivering excellent donor service.
Objectives:
Annual Giving Support

• Coordinate production and execution of annual fundraising campaigns, including direct mail, email appeals, Giving Tuesday, and year-end fundraising.
• Build, test, and schedule fundraising emails using JVC's email marketing platform.
• Coordinate campaign timelines, mailing lists, print vendors, and production schedules.
• Assist with campaign reporting and performance tracking.
• Support the creation and organization of campaign materials and donor communications.

Donor Stewardship & Operations

• Coordinate donor acknowledgment and thank-you letter processes.
• Assist with stewardship mailings and recognition initiatives.
• Respond promptly to donor inquiries and requests.
• Support donor appreciation efforts and stewardship touchpoints throughout the year.
• Help maintain accurate donor recognition and giving records.

Anticipated Results

• Successful execution of annual fundraising campaigns on schedule that reach the goal.
• Successful execution of fundraising events on schedule
• Accurate and timely gift processing and donor acknowledgments.
• Clean and reliable donor database supporting fundraising strategy.
• Improved donor stewardship and donor experience.
• Increased operational efficiency within the Development department.
• Greater capacity for frontline fundraising and donor relationship management.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• One to three years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, advancement services, or administrative support.
• Experience with donor databases (Raiser's Edge NXT preferred).
• Experience coordinating projects with multiple deadlines.
• Experience supporting fundraising campaigns or general development operations

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Familiarity with Jesuit values (community, simplicity, social justice, spirituality) and ability to translate those values into compelling digital storytelling
• Familiarity with and willingness to promote Catholic social justice tradition and Ignatian Spirituality
• Strong professional, intercultural and organizational communication skills, verbal and written
• Demonstrated leadership skills, ability to work in a team and independently
• Demonstrated skill in data collection, analysis, and reporting

Physical Requirements:
To perform in this position successfully, an individual must be able to:

• Exert minimal physical effort with intermittent movement going from one place to another.
• Withstand prolonged periods of sitting in meetings or at a desk working with a computer.
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Repetitive Motions: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Required to have close visual acuity to perform extensive work on the computer.

Working Conditions:

• Availability to work evenings and weekends when required
• Much of work with colleagues is by phone, video conferencing or other electronic means
• Availability for extensive national travel
• Significant amount of office work; must have the physical ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time and perform daily activities from a desk and must be able to operate a computer and other office equipment

Salary Range:
$26 - $28 per hour depending on experience
Hours Anticipated:
On average 15 hours per week
To Apply:
Complete and application and upload your resume on JVC's website at Careers (jesuitvolunteers.org).
Application Deadline: September 4, 2026
As an organization committed to advancing racial equity and inclusion, the Jesuit Volunteer Corps encourages applications from candidates of all ages, races, classes, gender identities, sexual orientations, religions, languages, and physical abilities.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Requirements
See above