Development & Programs Assistant

Position Overview

Work in a place where relationships come before the bottom line - where people, purpose, and community drive everything we do. Conejo Free Clinic is a nonprofit, volunteer-powered clinic dedicated to providing free medical, dental, and legal services to uninsured and underserved individuals in our community.

CFC is seeking a Development & Programs Assistant to provide key support to the Executive Director and help advance external partnerships, fundraising, community engagement, and day-to-day operations. This is a highly collaborative, hands-on role for someone who is organized, adaptable, and motivated by the clinic’s mission.

The role is dynamic, community-facing, and relationship-driven, offering a unique opportunity to gain firsthand experience in how a nonprofit operates. The position provides exposure to fundraising, partnerships, programs, volunteer engagement, communications, and organizational management. The ideal candidate is dependable, proactive, comfortable building authentic relationships, and able to represent the clinic in a genuine, approachable, and professional manner.

Key Responsibilities

Development & Fundraising Support

• Research prospective donors, grants, and funding opportunities
• Assist with grant applications, reporting, and grant-related documentation
• Gather data and supporting materials for grant submissions and help track deadlines, deliverables, and follow-up tasks to ensure timely completion
• Support donor engagement, stewardship, follow-up, and retention efforts
• Draft donor communications, including thank-you letters and stewardship materials
• Assist with fundraising campaigns, events, and sponsorship outreach
• Support storytelling efforts by gathering stories, photos, and content for newsletters, social media, donor communications, and outreach materials

Program Support

• Assist with volunteer recruitment, including physicians, dentists, nurses, and legal professionals
• Help maintain relationships with volunteers and community partners
• Coordinate with program staff to support volunteer and program needs
• Attend community events and represent Conejo Free Clinic in a warm, professional, and approachable way

Administrative Support

• Support the Executive Director with scheduling, follow-up, and managing special projects
• Take notes during meetings and prepare action items
• Prepare reports, agendas, meeting materials, and planning documents
• Help keep projects moving by tracking deadlines, next steps, and follow-up items

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to build relationships and represent the organization professionally
• Self-starter with strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Calendar, Drive)
• Interest in nonprofit work, healthcare access, or community-based programs
• Experience in development, customer service, event planning, or program coordination preferred
• Experience with CRM systems a plus
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus

Compensation & Schedule

• Salary: $50,000–$60,000, commensurate with experience
• Schedule: Approximately 40 hours per week; hybrid (office, home, and community-based work)
• Flexibility: Paid time off and flexible scheduling

Please send cover letter and resume to: ***email_hidden***