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REPORTS TO: Director of Development
CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt temporary hourly position, 20 hours/week

Position Summary:

The CRMS Development team develops and runs the school's fundraising programs, including campaigns, major gifts, annual giving, and planned giving. The team establishes and strengthens relationships with donors; manages alumni, parent, and grandparent relationships and giving programs; and works closely with trustee, corporate, and foundation donors. The team also oversees fundraising, alumni, and parent/family events for the school.

The Development Assistant will work with the Development team to assist with donor relations, event planning and production, and Annual Fund solicitations on a part-time, temporary basis. The Development Assistant also provides general support for the Development Team as needed for special events and activities. This is a temporary position that is funded through June 15, 2023.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Donor Relations
  • Coordinates with the Director of Development to provide thank yous and stewardship of donors with gifts under $1,000. Communication includes phone calls, thank you notes, social media posts, and emails.

• Event Planning & Production
  • Works with Director of Development to solicit and process auction items for the 2022 OysterBASH
  • Works with Alumni & Parent Relations Manager to plan and execute Family Weekend in November, focusing on the OysterBASH auction and assisting with volunteer coordination

• Annual Fund Solicitations
  • Assists with communications for solicitation appeals, including emails and social media
  • Works with the Director of Development to solicit gifts under $1,000 for the CRMS Annual Fund through the following appeals:
    • Family Weekend/OysterBASH
    • Giving Tuesday
    • End of Calendar Year appeal

Essential Experience & Knowledge:

• Required: 
  • Experience in public relations, donor relations, and/or customer service
  • Strong communication skills, including written and spoken English proficiency
  • Computer-savvy
  • Calm demeanor and pleasant, professional presentation
  • Quick learner, willing to be flexible, coachable, team player
• Preferred:
  • Experience with The Raisers Edge NXT, The Raisers Edge, or a similar donor constituent database system or CRM
  • Experience with donor solicitation and stewardship
  • Event planning and execution experience

NOTE: Nothing in this job description restricts the ability of CRMS to assign, reassign, or eliminate duties and responsibilities of this job either orally or in writing.  Tasks and responsibilities may be changed anytime for reasons deemed appropriate by CRMS.

Salary Range: $18-22 per hour

TO APPLY: send a resume, cover letter, and CRMS Employment Application to: employment@crms.org