Mission Bit

Development Assistant Hybrid Development Part time San Francisco, California, United States About Mission Bit Mission Bit is a San Francisco-based nonprofit that inspires youth of color to explore the world of STEM through project-based computer science education that embraces their identities. We offer a variety of hands-on STEM education programs, including in-school and after-school coding courses, with a focus on equity, access, and community. The role Mission Bit is looking for a Development Assistant to support our fundraising and donor engagement efforts. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys thoughtful communication, relationship-building, and the behind-the-scenes work that makes donor relationships possible — keeping records organized, tracking gifts, drafting outreach, and supporting grant processes. If you are detail-oriented, comfortable with outreach, and excited to help grow Mission Bit's community of supporters, we'd love to hear from you! This role works closely with the CEO and Sr. Development Specialist to support day-to-day development priorities and reports directly to the CEO. The Development Assistant plays a key role in helping bring in new donors, stewarding existing supporters, and ensuring donor data and follow-up are handled with care. This is a hybrid, part-time hourly role based in San Francisco, CA. In-person work and events are required on a case-by-case basis and based on organizational needs.   Schedule - 20 hours per week - Typically, Monday through Thursday, within the business hours of 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, with occasional evenings, Fridays, and scheduled events required - The schedule will be set collaboratively with the manager, with some flexibility. Hours may vary based on organizational needs What you'll be doing 60% Donor outreach and cultivation - Conduct cold and warm outreach to prospective donors, primarily via email - Support efforts to bring in new individual and institutional donors through consistent follow-up - Draft and send donor-facing communications, including newsletters, using templates and guidance - Make phone calls to existing donors for stewardship and follow-up 20% Donor stewardship and communications - Draft and send donor thank-you letters and other stewardship communications - Support timely, thoughtful donor follow-up with strong attention to tone, accuracy, and detail - Assist with outreach related to matching gifts and donor engagement campaigns 20% Data tracking and development operations - Log donor interactions, outreach activity, and notes in Salesforce - Review and track corporate giving and matching gifts (e.g., Benevity) - Maintain organized, accurate development records and documentation Requirements We’d love to hear from you if you… - Have some background in fundraising or donor engagement, whether through a nonprofit, campus organization, or student fundraising experience - Are able to manage and update donor data accurately - Have strong written and verbal communication skills - Are highly detail-oriented, organized, and consistent with follow-through - Are comfortable with cold outreach and donor follow-up - Are comfortable making phone calls to donors - Enjoy working closely with leadership and collaborating with a small team - Have values aligned with Mission Bit’s mission and commitment to equity and access It’s not required, but it’s a nice bonus if you… - Have experience using Salesforce or other CRMs - Have familiarity with corporate giving or matching gift platforms Benefits - Accrued sick time-off Compensation - $27/hour   Mission Bit is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, veteran or military status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

• Promote a welcoming and supportive class community • Foster productive collaboration and track student progress • Help students realize their potential • Create an inclusive and community-based classroom culture • Plan and lead community-building games and activities • Foster relationships with students and promote collaboration • Ensure students receive necessary support • Manage classroom behavior for a productive learning environment • Lead class in the lead instructor's absence • Attend weekly staff meetings and communicate with instructional staff • Communicate course progress to students and families

• Create an inclusive and community-based classroom culture surrounding the Mission Bit core values of social justice, community, accountability, smart risks, and love • Prepare and facilitate two lessons per week to a diverse group of learners, adjusting your lessons appropriately to best meet students’ learning needs • Ensure students are developing sufficient understanding to build their final project at the end of the semester that can be showcased at our Demo Day. • Foster individual and meaningful relationships with students. • Communicate and collaborate with the TA and other instructional staff, including any classroom volunteers • Attend weekly staff meetings (schedule to be determined at the start of the semester) • You must be comfortable suggesting and implementing new ideas that improve the quality and integrity of Mission Bit and our curriculum. You understand that there are always new opportunities for improvement and ways to elevate our standards • Communicate course progress to students and their families • Communicate student progress and success throughout the course to the Program Staff and Innovative Learning Manager so that we can collectively support students’ learning

About Mission Bit Mission Bit is a San Francisco-based nonprofit that inspires youth of color to explore the world of STEM with project-based computer science education that embraces their identities. We offer a variety of hands-on STEM education programs, including biweekly, semester-long introductory coding courses. The role As a Lead Instructor for the Intro to Web Design class, you will be at the forefront of high-quality computer science education by connecting with students to foster an engaging and welcoming classroom environment! You’ll use Mission Bit’s in-house project-based curriculum to plan three lessons per week. This is a highly visible, student-facing role that reports directly to the Director of Education. We’re proud to provide training to all instructional staff to prepare them to teach, along with ongoing support throughout the semester! If you have a passion for community, social justice, and coding, and if you want to uplift Bay Area youth and bridge the tech divide, then this might be the opportunity for you! This is a seasonal, semester-based, remote role based in San Francisco, CA. The employment dates are from June 11 - August 6, 2026. Schedule Training and onboarding: - Async remote training: June 11, 2026, 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM and June 15, 2026, 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM - Live in-person training (for in-person and remote instructors): June 16 - 18, 2026, 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM in San Francisco, CA - Classroom site visits (for in-person instructors only): 1 hour visit on June 18, 2026 Class dates: - Tuesdays through Thursdays beginning on June 23 through July 30, 2026 from 9:45 AM - 2:45 PM, including instructor prep and wrap up time Demo Day: - July 31, 2026 (tent., location and time TBD) Required weekly meetings: - Weekly Instructor Circles: Mondays from 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM via Google Meets with the instructional team - Weekly co-instructor planning meetings: 30 minutes per week End-of-semester wrap-up: - August 3 - 6, 2026 Total weekly hours: - 16 +/- hours per week What you’ll be doing: 70% Teaching, prep, and student support - Create an inclusive and community-based classroom culture surrounding the Mission Bit core values of social justice, community, accountability, smart risks, and love - Prepare and facilitate two lessons per week to a diverse group of learners, adjusting your lessons appropriately to best meet students’ learning needs - Ensure students are developing sufficient understanding to build their final project at the end of the semester that can be showcased at our Demo Day. - Foster individual and meaningful relationships with students. 20% Professional collaboration - Communicate and collaborate with the TA and other instructional staff, including any classroom volunteers - Attend weekly staff meetings (schedule to be determined at the start of the semester) - You must be comfortable suggesting and implementing new ideas that improve the quality and integrity of Mission Bit and our curriculum. You understand that there are always new opportunities for improvement and ways to elevate our standards 10% Communication - Communicate course progress to students and their families - Communicate student progress and success throughout the course to the Program Staff and Innovative Learning Manager so that we can collectively support students’ learning