Development Assistant (First-Year Position) Montserrat College of Art

Montserrat; Beverly (MA); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Montserrat College of Art seeks a Development Student Worker to assist with events and fundraising activities. You will support the events team in planning, decorating, and running donor receptions and community events on and off campus.

You will help with mailings, donor acknowledgments, and general office support while gaining hands-on experience in arts administration and fundraising. This role runs 5 hours per week during Spring 2027 and reports to the Associate Director of Development.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office is beneficial but not required.
• Strong punctuality, reliability, and time management; event production involves strong attention to schedules.
• Creative, proactive, and can-do work ethic with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the coordination and execution of events both on campus and off campus including major fundraisers, donor receptions/dinners, and community events.
• Support the fundraising staff in brainstorming and developing decorations, live art ideas, and similar event production needs.
• Assist in recruiting and coordinating other students for “night-of” assistance with events as well as serving as their main point of contact.
• Serve as a key member of the event set-up and break-down team, including assistance in setting up tables, chairs, decorations, food, drink, etc. for all events.
• Aid in the procurement, preparation, and hanging of artwork when needed for events, particularly for the college’s Anonymous Art Party and Artrageous Art Auction.

Skills

Punctuality

Reliability

Time management

Independence

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Reports to: Associate Director of Development

Department: Development

Hours needed each week: 5

Term: Spring 2027

Summary Statement

Serving as a key member of a dynamic, creative, and versatile Development team, Montserrat College of Art’s Events and Fundraising student worker position is an excellent opportunity for any student interested in event production, arts administration and management, and fundraising. This position serves a supporting role of a small Development office, allowing the individual to participate in the college’s various fundraising activities which include donor mailings, grants, and the production of various development events such as Artrageous! our annual spring fundraiser. The position allows for skill-building in both administrative office support as well as creative experience in event planning and production.

Major Functional Areas and Description of Duties:

Event Production and Support (6-9 events per year)

• Assist in the coordination and execution of events both on campus and off campus including major fundraisers, donor receptions/dinners, and community events.
• Support the fundraising staff in brainstorming and developing decorations, live art ideas, and similar event production needs.
• Assist in recruiting and coordinating other students for “night-of” assistance with events as well as serving as their main point of contact.
• Serve as a key member of the event set-up and break-down team, including assistance in setting up tables, chairs, decorations, food, drink, etc. for all events.
• Aid in the procurement, preparation, and hanging of artwork when needed for events, particularly for the college’s Anonymous Art Party and Artrageous Art Auction.

Fundraising Office Support

• Support the execution of major mailings, including assisting in content proofing, printing, and preparing mailings for sending.
• Assist in donor acknowledgments including writing donor thank you letters both typed and handwritten.
• Aid in general fundraising efforts including database contact information updates, grant and donor research, and general office assistance.

Learning Outcomes:

The Development Assistant will learn to:

• Employ active listening skills, taking time to understand and ask appropriate questions.
• Communicate in a clear and organized manner so that others can effectively understand
• Work independently and on deadline, and as part of a team.
• Collaborate with others on various ideas and projects to achieve common goals.
• Build strong, positive working relationships with supervisor and team members/coworkers.
• Take ownership of work duties and responsibilities, and ensure they are completed accurately and on time.
• Plan, initiate, manage, complete, and evaluate projects.
• Show a high level of dedication toward completing a project, including having an attention to detail, resulting in few if any errors in their work.
• Exhibit professionalism (dependability, being present and prepared, meeting and exceeding goals, dedication to their role).
• Professionally advocate for oneself and others, identifying resources and eliminating barriers.
• Serve as a role model to others by approaching tasks with confidence and a positive attitude.
• Motivate and inspire others by encouraging them, giving constructive feedback, and by building mutual trust.
• Employ personal strengths, knowledge, and talents to complement those of others.

Qualifications:

Education/ Experience/Skills

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office is beneficial but not required.
• Strong punctuality, reliability, and time management; event production involves strong attention to schedules.
• Creative, proactive, and can‑do work ethic with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

• Must be able to exist in occasionally noisy spaces
• The position is required to assist with extensive event set‑up, particularly for the Anonymous Art Party and Artrageous auction.
• Ability to lift materials and carry supplies (30lbs+) preferred.
• Must be able to work weekends and evenings both on campus and off campus. Transportation can be arranged for off-campus events.

Supervisor: Allison Rieke ([e-mail])