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Position: Contract Prospect Research Assistant 

Responsible to: Development Operations Manager

Location: New York, New York (Hybrid)

Duration: 6 Month Contract, M-F

Start Date: September 2026

Background: Girls Inc. is a network of local organizations that works with schools and in communities across the United States and Canada. Through direct service and advocacy, Girls Inc. equips girls with the knowledge and skills to effect positive changes in their lives and to become leaders who will change the world. Professionally trained staff and volunteers provide mentorship, supportive spaces, and research-informed programming that address the challenges girls face and are proven to help them succeed. Together with partners and supporters, Girls Inc. is building the new generation of leaders. Join us at girlsinc.org 

Departmental Role: Strengthen the HQ organization, so it provides the most effective and efficient support and resources to Affiliates. 

Position Summary:  Under the direction of the Development Operations Manager, the Temporary Prospect Research Assistant will assist in a Network-wide prospect research program, compiling research data using fundraising research tools as well as Salesforce. Responsibilities may expand to general administrative support for the department as needed. 

Responsibilities: 

• Prepare data for prospect research screenings 
• Compile individual and institutional prospect research reports 
• Working with the Development Operations team, merge duplicate Salesforce records to create a duplicate-free donor database 
• Miscellaneous administrative tasks 

Job Qualifications and Skills:

• Prior bulk data entry & cleanup project experience 
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suites and SharePoint 
• Speed and accuracy under pressure 
• Excellent organizational skills 
• Attention to detail 
• Discretion to work with confidential donor information 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Familiarity with the fundraising environment 
• Knowledge of fundraising research tools, such as iWave and Candid 
• Prior Salesforce experience 

Pay Rate: $25 per hour (40 Hour work weeks)

OUR MISSION 

To inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. 

OUR VALUES 

• The Girls Inc. Strategic Plan, Leveraging the Network and the Brand, reaffirmed the values that underlie our work: 
• Recognize and support the strength in every girl. 
• Respect the dignity of each human being and demonstrate genuine care and concern for the well-being of others.
•  Understand and appreciate diversity, embrace inclusiveness, and advance equity.
•  Drive for results anchored in integrity and accountability. 
•  Collaborate for impact. 

Girls Inc. Character Pillars 

•  Confidence 
•  Respect 
•  Emotional Intelligence 
•  Self -Advocacy 
•  Critical Thinking 
•  Kindness 

Equal Opportunity Employment Opportunity & Non-Discrimination Policy

At Girls Inc., employment is based upon one’s capabilities and qualifications. It is the policy of Girls Inc. to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, military status and political belief or any other protected characteristic as protected by law. Girls Inc. prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment by supervisors or employees. Girls Inc. will not tolerate harassment of our employees by anyone, including vendors.

The policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and non-discrimination applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment, hiring, training, evaluation, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfer, layoff, termination, and all other privileges and conditions of employment.

Employees’ questions or concerns relating to Equal Employment Opportunity, discrimination and harassment should be referred to the Office of People and Culture. Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken against any employee violating this policy.

As a measure of creating awareness, Girls Inc. will include the statement ‘Equal Opportunity Employer’ in all advertisements and job postings.
 

Our Workplace

We believe that in order to be most effective in generating positive and measurable outcomes for the girls we serve, we must always value what makes each of us unique. We must respect and appreciate the multitude of ideas, approaches, and perspectives that result from people of different backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and experiences coming together for a common purpose. We must not discriminate against anyone for any reason.

We also believe that our organization should mirror the girls and communities we serve, so our Girls Inc. community of management, staff, and volunteers reflects the girls and young women who participate in our programs.