About LSM
Laudato Si’ Movement (LSM) is an international network of 900 Catholic organizations and thousands of grassroots leaders working together to care for our common home and advance climate and ecological justice. We strive to be led by the Holy Spirit, and we find joy and support in our faith and in each other. We act at the forefront of faith-based efforts to protect the environment, and our work is very fast-paced, with multiple projects and priorities managed daily. We enjoy a collaborative working environment in which everyone is committed to tackling the planetary crisis with courage and love. We believe, as Pope Francis said in Laudato Si’, that “truly, much can be done!”
About this position
The Development Assistant provides essential administrative and organizational support to the Development team. This role ensures smooth day-to-day operations by managing schedules, organizing files, supporting task management in Zoho, and assisting with grant-related activities. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, proactive, and comfortable working with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities
Administrative Support
- Schedule and coordinate internal and external meetings, including calendar management and reminders.
- Prepare meeting items, take notes, and send minutes.
- Manage document saving, organization, and version control.
Task & Project Coordination
- Oversee tracking and organization in Zoho Projects/CRM.
- Monitor deadlines and provide reminders to ensure the timely completion of projects.
- Assist in managing simple workflows for recurring activities.
Grant Support
- Assist in tracking grant deadlines, submissions, and reporting requirements.
- Support the preparation and organization of grant materials and attachments.
- Identify potential funders for LSM by conducting donor research and doing donor write-ups.
- Write some grant applications and/or grant reports with the support of the Senior Director of Development.
Communication & Coordination
- Draft and edit routine acknowledgement letters and basic donor communications.
- Coordinate with staff and partners as needed to gather information or documents.
Skills and Characteristics
Essential
- Endorses and embodies LSM values and the Laudato Si’ paradigm in behavior and words; comfortable supporting and working in a faith-based environment.
- 1–2 years of administrative, development, or nonprofit experience preferred.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office/Google Workspace and comfort learning new software (Zoho experience a plus).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Interest in nonprofit development and fundraising.
Desirable
- Experience using Project Management tools is a plus.
Languages
Hours: 40 hours per week
Location: USA, Canada, or the UK
Type: Full-time position
Start Date: As soon as possible
Work environment: This position will work remotely
Application Deadline: May 28, 2026