Development & Events Assistant

San Diego French-American School; California (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

San Diego French-American School, an independent bilingual French-English school in San Diego, seeks a Development Assistant to support the Development Office with operations, events, and communications.

This part-time, non-exempt role (up to 30 hours/week) reports to the Director of Development and requires excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, with occasional evenings and weekends for fundraising activities.

Qualifications

• Must pass a background check.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in development, fundraising, or nonprofit settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute fundraising events and campaigns (Gala, Annual Fund, Giving Week).
• Coordinate event logistics, invitations, venue inquiries, setup and breakdown.
• Prepare and distribute campaign materials and donor communications.
• Maintain confidential donor records and databases.
• Create multimedia materials for campaigns and social media.
• Research prospects and donors to support cultivation and stewardship.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Event planning

Donor relations

Communications

Multimedia basics

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Email marketing platforms

Canva

Video editing basics

Job description

San Diego French-American School, an independent bilingual French-English school in San Diego, seeks a Development Assistant to support the Development Office with operations, events, and communications.

This part-time, non-exempt role (up to 30 hours/week) reports to the Director of Development and requires excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, with occasional evenings and weekends for fundraising activities.