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Remote development assistant jobs are in active demand at remote-first firms, distributed nonprofits, and mission-driven organizations hiring across the U.S. Employers posting remote openings right now include Que Technology, PURZEE, and The New School, with roles concentrated in sectors such as fundraising, higher education, and healthcare philanthropy. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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The Internship Program Learning & Development Assistant provides behind-the-scenes support to the Internship Program and Intern Management team by researching and developing meaningful, engaging tasks and learning opportunities for the internship program.
This role helps support the internship's mission of bridging education and industry while providing interns with opportunities to strengthen their professional skills, explore technology and workplace topics, and gain real-world learning experiences.
Note: This is an internal support role and does not include direct management or supervision of interns.
Primary Responsibilities:
Research and develop meaningful internship tasks across technology, career development, professional skills, business, and workplace topics.
Create clear instructions, action items, questions, and expected deliverables for intern tasks that encourage critical thinking, problem-solving, research, and application.
Incorporate opportunities for interns to learn and apply new concepts, terminology, skills, and subject areas.
Research and compile resources such as articles, videos, webinars, etc., and incorporate hands-on, career-focused, and interactive learning opportunities where appropriate.
Create a variety of task formats, including but not limited to research assignments, hands-on projects, group tasks, workplace scenarios, discussions, and professional development activities.
Assist with researching, planning, and developing multi-week learning activities, themed task series, and structured learning resources as assigned.
Maintain and periodically review the internship task library to identify gaps and opportunities for greater variety, relevance, engagement, and learning value.
Collaborate with HR and the Intern Management Team to identify intern learning needs, develop new materials, and revise existing assignments based on management feedback.
Support additional internship program content and development projects as needed.
Skills & Abilities:
Strong research and written communication skills, including the ability to evaluate credible information and summarize findings clearly
Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
Creative and curious thinker with an interest in learning new topics
Ability to turn broad ideas or resources into clear, structured learning activities
Ability to develop engaging questions that encourage deeper thinking
Strong organizational, attention-to-detail, and time management skills, with the ability to work independently and incorporate feedback
Experience with curriculum or educational content development, instructional design, teaching, training, tutoring, research, writing, or similar transferable experience is a plus
Interest in technology, career development, or professional development is a plus
Familiarity with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, OneDrive, SharePoint, etc.)
We’d love to have you join the QTG family! Visit our website at www.qtg-hq.com and connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Position Overview:
The Internship Program Learning & Development Assistant provides behind-the-scenes support to the Internship Program and Intern Management team by researching and developing meaningful, engaging tasks and learning opportunities for the internship program.
This role helps support the internship's mission of bridging education and industry while providing interns with opportunities to strengthen their professional skills, explore technology and workplace topics, and gain real-world learning experiences.
Note: This is an internal support role and does not include direct management or supervision of interns.
Primary Responsibilities:
Research and develop meaningful internship tasks across technology, career development, professional skills, business, and workplace topics.
Create clear instructions, action items, questions, and expected deliverables for intern tasks that encourage critical thinking, problem-solving, research, and application.
Incorporate opportunities for interns to learn and apply new concepts, terminology, skills, and subject areas.
Research and compile resources such as articles, videos, webinars, etc., and incorporate hands-on, career-focused, and interactive learning opportunities where appropriate.
Create a variety of task formats, including but not limited to research assignments, hands-on projects, group tasks, workplace scenarios, discussions, and professional development activities.
Assist with researching, planning, and developing multi-week learning activities, themed task series, and structured learning resources as assigned.
Maintain and periodically review the internship task library to identify gaps and opportunities for greater variety, relevance, engagement, and learning value.
Collaborate with HR and the Intern Management Team to identify intern learning needs, develop new materials, and revise existing assignments based on management feedback.
Support additional internship program content and development projects as needed.
Skills & Abilities:
Strong research and written communication skills, including the ability to evaluate credible information and summarize findings clearly
Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
Creative and curious thinker with an interest in learning new topics
Ability to turn broad ideas or resources into clear, structured learning activities
Ability to develop engaging questions that encourage deeper thinking
Strong organizational, attention-to-detail, and time management skills, with the ability to work independently and incorporate feedback
Experience with curriculum or educational content development, instructional design, teaching, training, tutoring, research, writing, or similar transferable experience is a plus
Interest in technology, career development, or professional development is a plus
Familiarity with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, OneDrive, SharePoint, etc.)
We’d love to have you join the QTG family! Visit our website at www.qtg-hq.com and connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote development assistant jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in communications, nonprofit management, or a related field
- Experience with donor management software such as Raiser's Edge or Salesforce Nonprofit
- Strong written communication skills for drafting donor correspondence and grant materials
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel for gift tracking and reporting
- Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling donor and financial records
- One to two years of administrative or nonprofit fundraising support experience
Tips for Your Remote Development Assistant Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote development assistant openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through non-remote listings. Applying within the first few days of a posting going live increases your chances significantly.
Show async communication skills upfront
Remote development assistant work runs on written updates, donor acknowledgment emails, and grant progress reports sent without real-time back-and-forth. Highlight specific examples of async written communication in your cover letter, such as managing a donor correspondence calendar or drafting stewardship reports independently.
Demonstrate proficiency in donor database platforms
Remote employers can't observe your day-to-day work, so they rely on platform fluency as a proxy for readiness. Name the donor management systems you've used, whether Raiser's Edge, Bloomerang, or Salesforce Nonprofit, and describe what you actually did inside them, not just that you used them.
Prepare for a remote-specific interview format
Many remote development assistant interviews include an async skills component, such as a sample donor acknowledgment letter or a mock grant tracking spreadsheet. Practice narrating your process clearly on video and have your remote workspace and a stable connection ready before your first screen.
Remote Development Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote development assistant job?
Target remote-first nonprofits, university advancement offices, and distributed fundraising teams, since those employers are most likely to have fully remote development assistant roles. Remote hiring managers screen hard for written communication and self-direction, so your application materials should show you can manage donor correspondence, grant tracking, and reporting with minimal supervision. Demonstrable experience with donor database platforms like Raiser's Edge or Salesforce Nonprofit gives you a clear edge.
Which companies hire remote development assistants?
Remote development assistant roles are posted by Que Technology, PURZEE, and The New School and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These tend to be remote-first nonprofits, distributed higher-education advancement teams, and national health or social-service organizations that run fundraising operations across multiple locations.
Can you get a remote development assistant job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level development assistant roles are competitive because employers expect you to manage donor records and communications independently from day one. Smaller nonprofits and community foundations are the most likely to hire entry-level candidates remotely. You can open the door by showing volunteer fundraising work, grant-writing coursework, or hands-on experience with donor databases, even from a student organization or internship.
Do you need a degree for remote development assistant jobs?
Not always, though many remote employers list a bachelor's degree as preferred for development assistant roles. What remote hiring teams weigh most is demonstrated skill with donor databases, grant reporting, and professional written communication. A portfolio of fundraising support work, relevant certifications, or verified experience coordinating a donor stewardship process can substitute effectively for a formal credential.
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