Assistant Director, Advancement Events & Operations

Key School; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 61,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Generous 403(b) with time off

Job summary

Key School in Annapolis, MD is seeking a full-time Assistant Director of Advancement Events & Operations to provide operational leadership for the Advancement Office. You will manage calendars, timelines, and vendor coordination for events including the Annapolis Book Festival, donor receptions, and campaigns, enabling frontline fundraisers to focus on cultivation and giving.

The role requires strong organization, collaboration, and discretion, with several events annually and a salary of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least three years of experience in project management, nonprofit administration, advancement, events, or a related field.
• Experience coordinating multiple projects and complex events with competing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate department operations, timelines and master calendar for Advancement.
• Develop and manage timelines for events and key initiatives.
• Serve as content liaison to Communications, promoting Advancement initiatives.
• Coordinate planning schedules, meetings and deadlines for projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve department processes and efficiency.
• Provide operational support for department-wide initiatives and special projects.
• Lead operational efforts for the Annapolis Book Festival and other events.
• Track budgets, invoices, POs and event expenses.
• Maintain templates, files and procedures for events.
• Oversee day-of operations and post-event wrap-up; ensure data entry into Raiser's Edge.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Discretion/confidentiality

Self-directed

Cross-department collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Raiser’s Edge NXT

Job description

Key School in Annapolis, MD is seeking a full-time Assistant Director of Advancement Events & Operations to provide operational leadership for the Advancement Office. You will manage calendars, timelines, and vendor coordination for events including the Annapolis Book Festival, donor receptions, and campaigns, enabling frontline fundraisers to focus on cultivation and giving.

The role requires strong organization, collaboration, and discretion, with several events annually and a salary of