St. George Episcopal School seeks a dedicated and enthusiastic Development Officer to join our school community in the coming school year! Our mission is to provide exceptional academic, physical, creative, and spiritual development in an inclusive Christian community that cultivates love, service, curiosity, and respect for God, self, and others. 

With respect to the Development Office, the Development Officer: 

• assists with Development Office tasks as needed; 
• assists with record keeping and database management related to Development;
• assists with event planning and advancement support including but not limited to Annual Fund, Golf Tournament, Spring Fling, Battle of the Flowers, and Alumni Reunions;
• assists with alumni relations and outreach;
• assists with developing relationships, donor communications, and stewardship efforts; 
• coordinates with the Business Office on all incoming payments and associated transaction fees related to the Development Office.

With respect to the school, the Development Officer: 

• is a part of the school’s Advancement Team, comprising of the Head of School, Director of Enrollment Management, Director of Development, Director of Community Relations; and Admissions Officer
• as a member of the school community, pursue opportunities to engage in the greater life of the school by attending school events, games, activities, etc. 
• attends all school meetings; 
• attends required special events; and 
• follows school rules and board policies. 

With respect to professionalism, the Development Officer: 

• maintains an appropriate and professional distance from students and families of St. George Episcopal School; 
• refrains from discussing the St. George community or school in an inappropriate or negative manner; 
• maintains the appropriate degree of confidentiality; 
• maintains professional business attire; 
• Exudes and maintains a professional and welcoming attitude; 
• meets or exceeds performance standards and general expectations as defined in the St. George Faculty and Staff Handbook. 

With respect to general obligations, the Development Officer: 

• serves in accordance with the principles and expectations published in the St. George Episcopal School Faculty and Staff Handbook; 
• maintains regular personal attendance; 
• reports emergency absence from school in a timely manner;
• posts a copy of all emergency drill procedures and escape routes;
• checks mailbox, voice mail and email on a regular basis and responds appropriately and in a timely manner; 
• follows specific policies and procedures within the appropriate division.

With respect to the Head of School: 

• keeps the Head of School informed of events within the department; 
• fulfills all duties and responsibilities as assigned. 

Bachelor's degree or relevant experience, ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written and oral expression; ability to relate effectively with administrators, teachers, operations staff, parents, and students; detail-oriented, organized, and willing to take initiative; strong skills in database management (preferably experience with Veracross), word processing, spreadsheets, and other tools to support the school's operation.  Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally and diplomatically with a wide range of constituents, exercising discretion, sound judgment, and a solutions-oriented approach, and navigating sensitive conversations while representing the school with warmth and professionalism.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting or participating in a capital campaign, including donor tracking, pledge management, and campaign communications; bilingual proficiency in Spanish (written and verbal) strongly preferred.

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