Development Associate – Development Events Coordinator
Job Description
Revised: April 10, 2025
Overview
Boston Trinity Academy is a Christian, college-preparatory school for students in grades 6-12. Our mission is to educate students from diverse backgrounds in an academically demanding, Christ-centered community, inspiring them to lead lives of faith, integrity, and service. Our strong commitment to diversity ensures that all promising students, regardless of their racial or socioeconomic background, can receive a world-class education that will prepare them for success in college and life. To that end, each year we award over $2.2MM of scholarship to 60% of our students, making us the most diverse private high school in Massachusetts. 99% of our students are accepted into a four-year college and 83% have graduated within 5 years.
For more information: www.bostontrinity.org and www.bostontrinity.org/transform.
Job Description
The ideal candidate will be someone who loves hosting and creating memorable events that build community. The primary responsibilities will be to plan and/or execute all Development events. This includes working closely with the Director of Development on general donor events and the Parent Engagement Coordinator and Alumni Engagement Coordinator on Parent and Alumni events, respectively. This position may also assist the Schoolwide Events Coordinator in executing certain schoolwide events as needed. There will also be some additional responsibilities related to Admission and Marketing. This person should have strong administrative skills, be detail-oriented, and have a positive, flexible, and team-oriented attitude.
This position works under the Director of Development but will also be assisting the Admission and Marketing Departments. The Development Team is responsible for engaging all our key constituents and raising funds to further the mission of the school. There is a large amount of collaboration, and exact responsibilities may evolve over time to best balance priorities, workload, and strengths in the team.
Development Event Planning Responsibilities
- Plan and/or execute all Development events, including our Annual Spring Banquet to benefit our Scholarship Fund
- Oversee Silent Auction for the Spring Banquet, including recruiting and managing Silent Auction Committee volunteers, procuring auction items, and managing our online auction platform
- Recruit and manage volunteers for event support
- Design and distribute digital and/or physical invitations in a timely manner; maintain and update guest lists
- Source, order, and manage event supplies, including food and decor
- Oversee event setup, decoration, and post-event cleanup and storage
- Work with the Schoolwide Events Coordinator to oversee and maintain the events storage closet
- Represent Development Team in weekly multi-department Look Ahead Meetings
Marketing/Admission Support
- Support the Marketing Department by creating engaging and strategic social media content
- Assist with compiling admission materials as required
- Represent the school at a certain number of admission fairs, school visits, open houses, and in meetings with prospective students and their families
Other Responsibilities
- Assist in campaigns, events, and projects as needed
- Provide support for additional school-wide events as needed, such as the Back to School Social for the whole school community
- Serve as an advisor for a group of students
Primary Skills:
- High EQ and ability to work with and manage people from diverse backgrounds
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to think creatively and strategically, but still maintain a high attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision
- Maintain a positive attitude, have a sense of humor, and be flexible in a fast-paced work environment that puts team and mission above self
- Ability to give feedback graciously and receive feedback with humility
- Strong computer skills – Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Apps
- Knowledge of the following is helpful: Canva, Pixelmator, Constant Contact, Paperless Post, Eventbrite, Raiser’s Edge/Blackbaud, OneCause, and GiveCampus
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- Enthusiasm for the school’s mission
- Willingness to make a thoughtful financial gift to the school each year (most employees use payroll deduction)
- Willingness to sign the school’s statement of faith
Compensation
$50,000-$60,000 depending on experience.
How to Apply:
Thanks for your interest! To apply, please provide a resume, cover letter, writing sample, and your Myers Briggs and Big 5 Personality Test results to [email protected]. You can easily find the two personality test assessments for free online. You will only be contacted if you receive an interview.