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Development Associate Position

JCDS, Boston’s Jewish Community Day School is looking for a part-time (20 hours per week on site) Development Associate to join our small team of dedicated, collaborative, fun, and hard-working Office of Development and Communications. The right candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, and has the flexibility to meet changing demands. Must have:

• The ability to transfer easily between routine tasks and new tasks;
• Strong communications and administrative skills;
• Warm customer service ethic;
• Attention to detail and accuracy;
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion;
• Organizational skills to follow up to ensure successful and timely completion of projects;
• Comfort working and engaging with parents, donors, staff and faculty, and children

Responsibilities include:

• Working within donor database to process donations, upload and file gift copies, produce custom acknowledgments and fundraising reports;
• Assist with planning and executing events, receptions, and meetings;
• Assist in production of fundraising appeals mailings and email campaigns;
• Overseeing production of our Yearbook;
• Assisting with photography

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• High comfort level with technology
• Prior experience with donor or customer service database

• Experience with the email platform Constant Contact a plus

Our School:

JCDS is a vibrant K-8 independent school located in Watertown, MA

How to Apply:
If interested, please submit one pdf document containing your resume, a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and the school, and your references to Sari Korman, Director of Development and Communications at: sarik@jcdsboston.org