POSITION PROFILE
POSITION TITLE: Advancement Department Associate - Long Term Maternity Leave Coverage
REPORTS TO: Associate Head of Advancement
FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt/Full-Time | 6-Month Position
(December 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025)
POSITION OBJECTIVE:
The Advancement Department Associate serves and supports all activities of the Advancement Department’s daily operations, which include Admissions, Communications, Development, Marketing, and Event-Planning. The person in this role will collaborate with members of the Advancement Team and Executive Assistant to the Head of School to manage and maintain all constituent and donor base software. This position will primarily support and collaborate on all special events and marketing-related programs.
QUALIFYING CHARACTERISTICS
Knowledge, understanding, and commitment to The Riviera Ridge School's mission, vision, and core values
Preferred Bachelor’s Degree
Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
Ability to interact comfortably with students, parents, faculty, and staff
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Strong collaboration and teamwork skills while also being able to work independently
Detail-oriented, flexible, and organized with demonstrated initiative
Well-versed in technology, various software suites, and office equipment related to the position
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
Reports to the Associate Head of School for Advancement to support and implement all school fundraising events with support from the Advancement Department and in collaboration with the Head of School.
Experience with special event planning, media arts, marketing and creative art services, and fundraising in independent schools, including collaborative work with families.
Responsible for managing the development database and constituent management, including ongoing data quality control, biographical and gift data entry, outgoing correspondence, and reports.
Works in collaboration with the Advancement team and will support the creative direction and planning for all annual fundraising campaigns and alumni events.
Works with Advancement team members and Executive Assistant to the Head of School to:
Prepare donor listings for Year End Giving
Support and assist with all updated information in Greater Giving and other event software
Occasionally work evenings or weekend special events including annual Gala Fundraiser & other special events to be determined.
Perform other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work in the school environment and/or remote location
Ability to manage a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts
Occasionally, bend, stoop, and squat
May work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time
Be able to occasionally lift to 40 lbs.
Willing to work some evenings and weekends for school-related events or projects
The above description covers the most significant duties performed, but does not exclude assignments not mentioned.
The above description covers the most significant duties performed but does not exclude assignments not mentioned. This position is a temporary, full-time position. Pay is competitive and is commensurate with education, experience, and skills.
Hourly Rate - $28-$30/hour
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, copy of transcripts of all undergraduate work, and direct any questions to [email protected] or 805-569-1811 ext. 131.
The Riviera Ridge School does not discriminate based on race, ethnic origin, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or economic or social circumstances.