Development coordinator
Orchard Valley Waldorf School is welcoming applications for a Development Coordinator with the enthusiasm and drive to cultivate and expand our community culture of giving in support of the school’s mission. We are looking for someone to start in a part time capacity with the intention of growing the position to a full time Director position.
The Development Coordinator would be responsible for helping generate, implement and oversee fundraising efforts for our school including donor relations, fundraising events and campaigns, grant writing and planned giving. The ideal candidate would be interested in growing the Development Coordinator position into a Development Director position with increased role and responsibility in helping the school envision and fund long-term growth strategies.
OVWS is a small, rural school set on a beautiful 55-acre campus in the heart of Vermont. We are a Waldorf school currently providing curriculum from infancy, at our year-round Sweet Clover Nursery child care, through Grade 7, sometimes working in combined classes and intending to continue through Grade 8. Specialty classes include Handwork, Woodworking, Music, Movement, Spanish (Grades 3-7) and Russian (Grade 1 and 2) and On the Land, an outdoor education program. Our campus sits on one of the upper branches of the Winooski river. Our students help care for goats and sheep as part of our impulse to deepen our connection to the natural world around us.
Our teachers and administration are expected to be working with the children and land stewardship at the center with an explicit commitment to engaging in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion work both in themselves and as a faculty/staff body.
Our school is located 8 miles from Montpelier, Vermont’s capital. It's a small town with big city amenities - a lively arts and music scene, great restaurants, and an active community life.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and life experience;
Ideally, three to five years fund-raising experience;
Background and/or firm commitment to Waldorf education;
Exceptional interpersonal skills to interact with a wide range of Waldorf and non-Waldorf constituencies – board, parent, community, institutional and individual donors, etc.;
Excellent time management, planning, and organizational skills;
Knowledge of development terminology and processes;
Familiarity with database management and maintenance preferred;
Ability to work as a team member;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong commitment to confidentiality;
Willingness to undertake occasional travel;
Occasional night/weekend meetings.
This is a part-time hourly position with the intention of growing it to a full time salary position. The hourly rate is $18.00-$23.00 per hour dependent on education and experience.
To apply, submit a resume, a general letter of interest and three references to employment@ovws.org.
Orchard Valley Waldorf School is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, and developing the most qualified employees without regard to their race, religion, gender, gender identity, disability, family status, sexual orientation or national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, where employees are treated with respect and dignity.
