Seattle Country Day School (SCDS) is an independent school that serves more than 400 gifted students, grades K–8, on a 2.4-acre campus on the north slope of Queen Anne Hill in Seattle, Washington.
At SCDS, we know gifted children can be intense, verbal, and imaginative; we also know that gifted children come from every community, every race, and every socioeconomic class. At SCDS, our students find a warm, welcoming classroom, one based around the concept of inquiry, a method where teachers encourage students to explore, to ask questions, to experiment, and to create. The school also prioritizes social-emotional learning, which is informed by diversity, equity, and inclusion concepts. This attention to the whole child, and to the world they live in, stimulates children’s intellect and imagination and helps foster qualities such as flexibility, empathy, integrity, and compassion.
In our work and in our hiring processes, SCDS is guided by a multi-year strategic plan that focuses on two interconnected priorities: retaining and attracting excellent faculty, especially faculty of color, and increasing the racial and socioeconomic diversity and inclusivity of our school.
SCDS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at SCDS are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, veteran, military, or marital status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression/identity, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), or any other status protected by applicable law. SCDS will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
We encourage everyone who is interested in this position to apply.
Qualifications
Seattle Country Day School seeks a development ‘go-to’ person with a positive attitude, talent for organization, and an ability to execute events and tasks. Must be self-directed, exceptionally organized, accurate, flexible, donor-centered, and a quick learner. Ability to interact well with staff, administration, and parents, as well as the Board of Trustees is crucial. Computer proficiency and database management experience required.
Four-year degree is required and development/fundraising experience in a non-profit setting is preferred. The successful candidate must also have demonstrated ability to assist with volunteers, event planning and production, fundraising initiatives/campaigns, as well as database management. Strong writing and editing skills, as well as experience with Veracross, are also preferred.
Responsibilities
Being able to work full-time on the physical campus is an essential function of this position. Work hours may include days and times outside of the regular work day/week. The development associate will report to the director of development.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Executing special events including the annual fund and auction kickoffs, the leadership recognition reception, grandparents and special friends day, graduation, and various alumni reunions and events;
- Annual Fund support, including payment processing, communications, and mailings;
- Supporting the school’s annual auction, including volunteer management, procurement, and event logistics;
- Managing all donor records using the advancement office’s database and providing reports to different departments as requested;
- Continuing to support, strengthen, and grow SCDS’s culture of philanthropy;
- Other duties as assigned.
This position is full-time.
Salary range is $60,000-$80,000. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance and long-term disability, excellent retirement plan, and section 125 plan.
Application Process
Applicants should download an application from seattlecountryday.org/about-scds/employment. Submit this completed application, a letter of interest, and a resumé with references to humanresources@seattlecountryday.org.
Since 1964, Seattle Country Day School has been inspiring gifted children in grades K-8 to discover their
potential through inquiry. Students are the center of a dynamic learning and discovery process. Experienced
teachers focus on intellectual and character growth, attending to the social, ethical, and emotional needs of
students. Small classes generate curiosity and innovation through inquiry learning, and provide opportunities
for collaborative experiences with a curriculum rich in mathematics, science, technology, humanities, and the
arts.
Seattle Country Day School affirms that attracting, supporting, and embracing a diverse community is critical to
fulfilling its mission of educating gifted students, and seeks diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds in its faculty
in order to reflect the diversity inherent in a multicultural city and society. The school is committed to diversity
among students, faculty, staff, and Board of Trustees, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender,
religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or physical challenges.