Our School:
St. Mary Academy – Bay View is an all-girls, independent, Catholic school serving a diverse
population of girls from preschool through grade twelve, located in Riverside, Rhode Island. A
sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Mercy, St. Mary Academy – Bay View fosters academic
excellence in an innovative and creative learning environment while striving to empower each
student to be a confident, independent, compassionate, and socially conscious faith-filled young
woman.

Position Overview:
Reporting to the Director of Development & Community Engagement, the Assistant Director of
Development & Alumnae Relations will work to foster excellent alumnae relations that will
strengthen St. Mary Academy - Bay View’s community to support the long-term interests of the
school. The Assistant Director will be responsible for fundraising, meetings, events, and
communications designed to engage with alumnae and Bay View’s stakeholders. S/he will be
expected to fundraise with a particular emphasis on relationship management with key donors,
as well as extending the culture of philanthropy for the wider school community.
The Assistant Director will be responsible for an annual fundraising goal, determined
collaboratively each year with the Director of Development & Community Engagement.

Examples of Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work in collaboration with all members of the Development & Community Engagement
  team to develop and execute an annual schedule of programs and on and off campus
  events that meet strategic broad-based engagement goals and objectives, as determined
  by the Department, School, and Leadership;
• Promote legacy giving within the school community, developing and managing activities
  that strengthen relationships with alumnae, parents/family members, and other
  prospects;
• Establish and build relationships with a wide range of alumnae and parents/family
  members locally, regionally, and nationally with an interest in supporting the School
  through event-based engagement;
• Raise awareness of Bay View’s work through showcasing and profiling successful
  alumnae stories on all platforms, lead the Alumnae Council and participate with the
  Parent Council for fundraising activities;
• Plan and execute on- and off-campus events of interest to alumnae and parents/family
  members across decades and geographic regions; with a specific focus on reconnecting
  with disengaged alumnae and other important community partners;
• Oversee event logistics (including invitations, guest lists, and event page builds),
  catering, entertainment, and facility requirements;
• Work with Communications to prepare invitations, briefings and other materials
  required to support the event or program and School leadership involvement;
• Manage relationships with venues/vendors/caterers and other service providers;
• Work with team and alumnae and parent volunteers to staff alumnae and parent
  programs;
• Personally represent the School and its broad goals and mission at various events and
  programs;
• Assist the Director of Development & Community Engagement to manage the overall
  execution of reunion events each year;
• Oversee all planning and logistics involving facilities and catering, class volunteers and
  committees and support the Director of Development & Community Engagement;
• Support regional alumnae club and affinity group activities as determined by
  Department leadership;
• Oversee the development, production, and procurement of creative gift items that can be
  shared with hosts and attendees at events and programs and be given as donor gifts;
• Support donor relations and stewardship operations with events to appropriately
  acknowledge key donors to the School; and
• Assist with other Development & Community Engagement initiatives as assigned by the
  Director.

Employment Standards:

• Ability to operate and use a broad spectrum of tools and equipment skillfully and safely
  perform physical labor, such as bending, standing, walking, climbing, lifting, and
  carrying 50 lbs.+;
• Follow oral and written instructions;
• Maintain cooperative working relationships;
• Hours are 40 hours per week, year-round, including some nights and weekends as
  necessary; and
• The candidate will be required to pass a national background check with fingerprints.

Benefits:
St. Mary Academy – Bay View offers medical insurance, an Employee Assistance Program,
group retirement plan, and tuition remission for daughters, as well as paid vacation, personal,
sick, and holiday leave.

To Apply:
Visit bayviewacademy.org/about-bayview/employment-opportunities and download the
“Non-Teaching Application.” The application, cover letter, and resume must be
submitted via email to: employment@bayviewacademy.org, or mail to: Ms. Monica Anderson,
Director of Development & Community Engagement, St. Mary Academy – Bay View, 3070
Pawtucket Avenue, Riverside, RI 02915.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, St. Mary Academy – Bay View commits itself to maintaining
a welcoming environment for all people and extends its welcome to those who may be
vulnerable to discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, sex, religion,
disability, age, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, military status, or other legally
protected status.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred;
• Direct experience with alumnae relations, development, or advancement preferred;
• Two to five years’ experience in event planning required, preferably in an educational or
  alumnae association setting with reunion work experience preferred;
• Exceptional relationship building skills with the ability to engage and motivate alumnae
  of all ages and backgrounds;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including public speaking;
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite is expected. Knowledge of additional software
  programs is preferred;
• Must have the ability to learn new software, especially Blackbaud NXT if not already
  proficient;
• Experience in using social media outlets professionally to engage constituents and
  generate interest within specific demographics preferred;
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and also cooperatively as part
  of a team; and
• Must be willing to travel and work evening and weekend hours as needed.

About St. Mary Academy-Bay View

St. Mary Academy - Bay View is an independent, Catholic school serving a diverse population of girls from pre-school through grade twelve. In the tradition of the Sisters of Mercy, we foster academic excellence in an innovative and creative learning environment. We are committed to empowering each student to be a confident, independent, compassionate and socially conscious young woman who fully lives her faith.

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