Development Assistant

Overview

Are you passionate about making a tangible difference in the lives of young women? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your organizational skills and keen eye for detail can directly contribute to life‑changing educational opportunities?

Now celebrating 25 years educating girls for life, Marian Middle School is the only school of its kind in St. Louis, providing 11+ years of transformational education to girls to break the cycle of poverty.

This isn’t just an administrative role; it’s an opportunity to be at the heart of our fundraising efforts. You’ll help us ensure every donor feels valued and appreciated, and build lasting relationships that fuel our mission. If you love optimizing systems, maintaining pristine records, and crafting compelling communications, you’ll excel in this position.

• Register and enter guests & sponsors in the event management system.
• Track and file event and campaign expenses.
• Collaborate closely with our team on to seamlessly execute our annual campaign and dynamic fundraising events.

• Maintain an organized inventory of collateral materials.

We aim to provide exceptional customer service to our donors, ensuring every contribution is acknowledged meaningfully, promptly, and accurately. Your commitment to improving systems, record keeping, and analysis helps us ensure a seamless donor experience, ultimately helping us inspire continued generosity and bring back lapsed donors.

If you’re ready to make a significant impact and help us change lives, we encourage you to apply!

• 1‑3 years of data entry experience.
• Proficiency in batch entry and donor databases, experience working with Raiser’s Edge/NXT is highly preferred.
• Excellent detail orientation, accuracy, organization, and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for interacting with donors, and Marian parents and students.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to work independently, and collaboratively.
• Knowledge of, or enthusiasm for, the principles and practices of fundraising.
• Proficiency in data management, CRM systems, Microsoft Office, and Google Suite.
• Ability to attend night and weekend events as needed.
• High School diploma or equivalent; associate’s degree or higher preferred.

In person

Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and be able to navigate St. Louis.

• Constantly operates computers and other office equipment.
• Works in an indoor office environment, spanning 4 floors within a school (no elevator).
• Occasionally required to move materials up to 40 pounds.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to accommodate staff support at fundraising events, procure supplies as needed, or deliver donor materials.

• $20 to $25 per hour, based on experience.
• Flexible schedule.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and references to Kristin Gumper, Director of Development & Communications, at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).