Development And Communications Assistant

Bluebird Education Network is the non-profit operator of Clay Hill Public Charter School and Patterson Park Public Charter School. The mission of Bluebird Education Network is to be a place where children thrive, with families, caregivers, staff, and neighbors, engaged in a practice of whole-child education. By teaching and learning from one another, we embrace unique identities and cultivate an atmosphere of love. Our vision is to produce life-long learners, healthy families, and strong neighborhoods.

This is a part-time position with a work schedule of 20 hours a week, and some evening and/or weekend hours on occasion.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Development and Communication Assistant works closely with the Executive Director, Director of Development and Marketing, Senior Manager of Finance and primary responsibility is to assist with the implementation and management of Bluebird Education Network’s Executive, Development and Marketing, and Finance Departments

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

FUNDRAISING:

· Manage and execute annual giving appeals, gift giving process, donor acknowledgements and donor database

· Serves on special events committee(s) and support fundraising events as necessary

· Attend PPPCS, Clay Hill, and Bluebird Education Network events and activities, and foster pride and excitement in team members

· Embody and support the organization’s mission, vision, and values, including commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

COMMUNICATIONS:

· Draft content for various external communications.

· Draft and edit meeting agendas for Network Team Meetings and Board of Director Meetings

· Draft email requests and follow-ups for Executive, Development and Marketing, Finance Departments

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT:

· Manage record keeping for the Board of Directors, and Executive, Development and Marketing, Finance Departments

· Manage calendar requests for Executive Director

· Support the planning and logistics of Network-wide Professional Development

· Be responsive and timely in completing requests from stakeholders throughout the organization

· Assist with additional projects and perform other duties as needed

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills. Demonstrated ability to successfully manage tasks and projects with competing priorities and demands

· Outstanding service orientation. Ability to work and interact effectively with a diverse population and at all levels within and outside of the organization

· Flexibility and adaptability. Ability to respond quickly to changes, priority shifts, and requests

· Self- directed and self-motivated with a desire to achieve excellence and results

· Sound judgement and decision-making skills. Demonstrated ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information

· Be a life-long learner

· Innovative thinking and high level of creativity - not sure you need these

· Exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills

· Basic prospecting and cultivation skills

· Ability to read, understand, and summarize relative education and community literature

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

· Two years of experience working in an administrative role. Prior experience working in education or non-profit environment is highly preferred

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED

· Proficiency with Google Documents and Microsoft Office Suite

· Basic database (CRM) management skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be consistently able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required for this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This position involves sitting or standing for extended periods of time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; bend knees; sit for extended periods of time; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms, and visual acuity to decipher color, accuracy, and neatness of work. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies up to 20 pounds.

The above description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or physical demands associated with this position. Duties and responsibilities and physical demands may change at any time with or without notice.

The noise level in this environment varies at times and may become loud depending on the activity and time of the day.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The target salary range for this position is $24-$26 per hour.

WORK LOCATION:

27 N. Lakewood Ave.,

Baltimore, MD 21224

TO APPLY:

To apply for this position, please submit a resume on Indeed.

We are committed to including individuals with diverse perspectives and experiences in our decision-making processes because it is integral to achieving academic excellence, challenging inequality, and combating biases. We place a special importance on recruiting, hiring, and retaining staff that shares similar racial or ethnic backgrounds or life experiences as our students. We are dedicated to ensuring diversity in our curriculum and in our learning spaces.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE:

Bluebird Education Network does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry or national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, age, or any other status protected by law in its employment.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Baltimore, MD 21224: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person