Financial and Development Associate-Public Radio East

Financial & Development Associate

The Financial & Development Associate is a professional-level, multi-functional position supporting Public Radio East's financial operations, governance activities, and fundraising efforts. This role exercises discretion, independent judgment, and accountability across finance, board administration, donor services, and development communications. This position plays a key role in maintaining financial accuracy, donor confidence, and effective organizational governance.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Serves as the primary member contact for incoming phone calls and emails for the membership department; answers live phone calls as they arrive and responds to phone and email messages promptly
Receives and records all individual gifts made to Public Radio East via direct mail, e-mail, telephone, web, underwriting, personally solicited gifts and third-party vendors
Produces donor acknowledgments, tax receipts, and stewardship communications
Coordinates departmental calendars, meetings, and workflows to support operational priorities
Drafts professional correspondence, agendas, and internal communications
Maintains organized electronic and physical records in accordance with retention and compliance requirements
Maintains official Board of Directors records, including rosters, governance documents, attendance, disclosures, and approved actions
Serves as the primary administrative liaison to the Board; coordinates meeting schedules, materials, logistics, and technology
Prepares, finalizes, distributes, and archives board and committee minutes and tracks follow-up actions
Performs assigned accounting and financial support functions, including accounts payable/receivable, deposits, reimbursements, and expense tracking
Prepares and reconciles donation revenue to ensure alignment between finance and development records
Maintains appropriate end of fiscal year reports as required by Craven Community College, auditors and station management
Monitors all PRE budgets; processes requisition requests to order supplies and equipment
Enters orders, maintains accounts, creates bills, and maintains logs for underwriting announcements in Visual Traffic software
Supports annual appeals, fundraising campaigns, grants and special initiatives; assists with on-air membership campaigns
Coordinates with volunteers for assistance with direct mail, office duties and on-air fund drives
Assists with marketing efforts, including website updates, social media content, and event promotion
Supports planning and execution of fundraising, cultivation, and stewardship events from logistics through follow-up
Participates in appropriate committees and task forces as assigned
Performs other job-related duties and projects as assigned in support of PRE's and the college's mission, core values and goals
Minimum Qualifications
Associate's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning. Two (2) years' professional experience in accounting, finance, administrative support, or development/fundraising. Preferred: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning. Experience with Allegiance and Colleague.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge
Intermediate knowledge of accounting principles, financial recordkeeping, and nonprofit financial operations
Intermediate knowledge of administrative and clerical processes and data management
Intermediate knowledge of report preparation
Intermediate knowledge of record control and statistical record keeping
Donor relations, fundraising operations, and donor communication standards
Governance and board administrative processes
Skills
Advanced computer skills and technical proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Effective verbal, listening and written communications skills
Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
Effective planning, coordination and organizational skills to meet work deadlines
Interpersonal skills with proven ability to work in a team environment
Abilities
Ability to record and reconcile multiple financial and donor transactions accurately and timely
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Ability to display tact and poise at all times
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
Ability to handle confidential information with absolute discretion
Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion; demonstrated ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse workforces, including those with different levels of academic preparation and varying physical and learning abilities, and socioeconomic levels
Craven Community College offers a comprehensive benefit package to full-time employees including medical insurance, participation in the North Carolina State Retirement System, leave, paid holidays, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account and various other benefits. For more information, visit our benefits page.