Job Description

Join an exciting, fast-paced & growing team within the Advancement Office at Riverview School. In this role you will work collaboratively with the marketing & development teams to help facilitate communications, organize & process data, help with fundraising & take lead on various marketing initiatives. This is the perfect opportunity to gain knowledge & skills in both the development & marketing of a private, special needs school with opportunities for career growth. You will also have the opportunity to assist with major school events like our annual gala & fall family weekend. This role is intended to be a steppingstone to larger career opportunities within our department through mentorship & experience.

The Job:
Work with the Advancement team to ensure that the strategic objectives of the school are met, & a consistent tone is reflected in all efforts.
Help to create & maintain an annual events Calendar & assess additional event opportunities as they are presented.
Organize, update & maintain event files throughout the year.
Conduct periodic analysis of events & recommend changes to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
Support departmental needs including event logistics, timelines, budgets, communication with venues, vendors, staff & the negotiation of contracts.
Fully utilize technology to automate essential elements of planning, tracking & production.
Development of forward-facing communications promoting events.
Creation of collateral, including invitations & programs.
Recruit & manage volunteers to deepen community engagement.
All other duties as assigned.

Specific Duties:
Work in collaboration with the office of Advancement to plan & execute all facets of Riverview?s annual fundraising gala & exp& opportunities for revenue growth.
Manage volunteer Gala committee.
Coordinate & manage logistics for parent weekends, including Opening Weekend, Fall Family Weekend, Transition Weekend & Alumni Weekend.
Help to support Family Association efforts to further strengthen relationships with families.
Coordinate with other departments to execute additional school-wide events including but not limited to: Cultural Diversity Day, Staff Appreciation Events, Regional Parent Receptions & Board Receptions.
Work with the Advancement team to shape periodic cultivation events for parents.

What We?re Looking For:
Demonstrated strategic & tactical experience in event planning, logistics, execution, & volunteer engagement.
Creativity, flexibility, & the ability to manage multiple priorities & deadlines while maintaining strong attention to detail.
Ability to work independently & collaboratively with volunteers, faculty, staff, & vendors.
Self-motivated, able to identify opportunities for improvement within existing structures.
Highly organized & the ability to present plans clearly & efficiently.
Strong oral, written & technology skills.
Strong office skills: organization, time management/scheduling, computer literacy, effective communication, interpersonal, problem solving, ability to multi task.
Experience with development & fundraising software preferred.
1-3 years event experience. Fundraising event experience preferred.
Bachelor?s or Associate Degree Preferred; experience will be considered in lieu of degree
Ability to lift up to 30lbs

Other Requirements:
Suitable background check required (CORI, SORI, DCF & Fingerprinting)
Ability to obtain CPR & First Aid certification.