Advancement Coordinator

Advancement Coordinator, 2021-222 About Cascades Academy Cascades Academy is an independent PK-12 day school with 232 students located in the beautiful mountain town of Bend, Oregon. The school is eager to consider applications from groups traditionally underrepresented in independent school communities. with writing, editing, photography, and layout contributions Keep school signage and bulletin boards up to date with current events and photos General Administrative Support Support the coordination of meetings, materials, and communications as needed Manage expense reporting and reimbursements as needed Attend weekly front office meetings and help ensure smooth running of the school Provide backup support for the front desk Support the Director of Advancement and perform other duties as required or assigned Desired Skills & Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess: A Bachelor’s degree Two or more years experience working in a school fundraising office Very strong written and verbal communication skills Detail-oriented with commitment to high level of data integrity and accuracy Fluency and experience with fundraising databases (Salesforce or Blackbaud preferred), confidence in learning and troubleshooting new databases Proficiency in: Macintosh operating systems, Microsoft Office components, Google Suite; Desired proficiency in: iMovie, Adobe InDesign, or other photo/video editing tools Experience in event planning and project management Ability to keep information in the strictest of confidence Strong ability to exercise independent judgement to manage multiple projects to deadlines with minimal oversight Experience with, and commitment to, developing one’s cultural competency Desire to continually seek greater levels of diversity, equity, and inclusion in one’s work Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, open work environment with a sense of humor Ability to handle interruptions and other unexpected events and make necessary adjustments in a poised and professional manner Entrepreneurial mindset: strong work ethic, energetic, tenacious, flexible, and resourceful Additional Details: 1.0 FTE Compensation: Dependent on experience. Includes medical and retirement benefits for employee. Start Date: July 1, 2021 To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and two letters of recommendation to hr@cascadesacademy.org.