Seasonal Fundraising & Communications Coordinator

Mount St. Mary Academy; Village of Kenmore (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount St. Mary Academy is seeking an Interim Advancement Associate to support fundraising events, social media, and communications. The role is supervised by the Director of Advancement and involves collaboration with the Events and Alumnae Relations team.

Primary responsibilities include managing event logistics, creating content for communications, and supporting Admissions initiatives. This temporary position runs late Oct 2026 through Feb 2027 and offers a daily pay rate of $170.00.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time-management skills required.
• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or business preferred.
• Daily pay rate of $170.00/ day is stated in the ad.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, execution, and follow-up of fundraising events.
• Assist with social media, communications, and special projects.
• Update website and digital signage to reflect current school information.
• Develop and post content for school events and activities.
• Collaborate with students on Spirit Week and other events.
• Assist with Alumnae Communications and the Alumnae Newsletter.
• Prepare and distribute communications (This Week at MSM emails, invitations, emails, cards).
• Assist with event setup, coordination, and teardown for major events.
• Create event materials and manage sponsorship and donor communications.
• Support Admissions content and Accepted Students Week coverage.

Skills

Organization

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Creativity

Social media know-how

Attention to detail

Professional demeanor

Collaboration

Photography

Graphic design

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or business

Job description

Mount St. Mary Academy is seeking an Interim Advancement Associate to support fundraising events, social media, and communications. The role is supervised by the Director of Advancement and involves collaboration with the Events and Alumnae Relations team.

Primary responsibilities include managing event logistics, creating content for communications, and supporting Admissions initiatives. This temporary position runs late Oct 2026 through Feb 2027 and offers a daily pay rate of $170.00.