Qualifications: • Commitment to Rosary Academy’s mission and the mission of Catholic education • Bachelor's degree and two to five years of experience in the planning, production, and management of small and large events both formal and informal • Experience with knowledge of event protocols and procedures preferably in a non-profit setting Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of applications as well as familiarity with other database, spreadsheet, scheduling and email applications, and event/auction software; willingness to learn new programs and applications in a prompt and efficient manner • Ability to use tact, diplomacy, and excellent judgment and maintain impeccable professionalism • Strong commitment to customer service and teamwork • Ability to work independently, take initiative, and exercise discretion and judgement. • Strong ability to pay attention to detail and problem-solving skills • Knowledge of fundraising principles and practice needed to support the advancement process. • Ability to travel to local off-site vendors and events during regular business hours, evenings and weekends in an efficient manner • Ability to anticipate needs, see opportunities, and use good judgment in dealing with confidential information • Ability to lift and/or move boxes and equipment up to 35 lbs • Demonstrated integrity, dependability, sound judgment, team building and resourcefulness to establish and maintain collaborative, positive, and effective working relationships with multiple groups • Interpersonal skills to work effectively and cooperatively with donors, volunteers, faculty/staff, vendors, advancement team, parent engagement groups, and students • Strong writing and editing skills, including the ability to prepare clear, concise, and grammatically correct business correspondence and other documents Responsibilities: Parent Engagement • Oversee parent executive board, parent council, moms club, dads club, and grandparents club • Create content and support parent groups through emails, social media, website and marketing materials • Engage in high touch customer service to families via phone, email, and other communications platforms, addressing concerns as necessary • Manage and facilitate programs to help current and prospective parents connect with each other • Collaborate with the Executive Director to establish parent programmatic and engagement goals Volunteer Oversight • Identify and engage constituents (current parents, parents of alumnae, alumnae, and community members) who want to volunteer, establishing ways to provide a meaningful experience in the Rosary community • Manage and track volunteer and engagement data, measuring efficacy of programs through attendance metrics, surveys, and other methods of gathering feedback Event and Data Support • Manage a wide variety of events to inform our prospects, donors, alumnae and other constituents while serving as a platform for promotion and connection • Project management, time management, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage details of multiple events within firm schedules, set priorities and effectively carry out event goals in a manner that enhances the image of Rosary • Manage fundraising event entirety: volunteers, contracts, vendors, promotion of event, registration, overall budget • Close out all fundraising events, including reconciling invoices, finalizing event budget, and reporting, thank you notes, etc. If necessary, follow-up with vendors, co-chairs, committee members, volunteers, etc. to reconcile any payments. • Collaborate with database manager to input necessary event data in Raiser's Edge CRM • Address complex issues in a clear, thoughtful manner, and come to a resolution without compromising the event or relationships with those involved • Process donation requests from partner schools, parishes and other organizations for outside fundraisers; Coordinates with marketing personnel for partner school advertisement opportunities. • Analyze and review event/operational procedures, identify problem areas and optimize performance through procedural changes. Other duties as assigned This is a full time, benefit-eligible position. Hourly rate with a range of $26 to $29 based on experience. Employment is contingent on fingerprinting and background check clearances. Office hours are Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm; some evening and weekend hours will be required