Alexandria, Virginia
Bethesda, Maryland
Posted: 19-Nov-25
Location: Potomac, Maryland
Type: Full Time
Salary: Based on experience
Categories:
Salary Details:
Preferred Education:
The mission of St. Andrew’s Episcopal School is to know and inspire each child in an inclusive community dedicated to exceptional teaching, learning, and service. Founded in 1978, St. Andrew’s is a co-educational independent day school, enrolling approximately 735 students in preschool through grade 12. St. Andrew’s faculty and staff uphold a powerfully innovative, positive culture that challenges and supports one of the most broadly diverse student bodies in greater Washington. The school seeks growth-minded, highly motivated, collaborative faculty and staff who will continue the school’s growth and focus on the development of each student’s full potential. St. Andrew’s positive, student-centered culture and commitment to professional growth contribute to strong employee retention and morale.
St. Andrew’s Episcopal School is seeking a highly motivated development professional to strengthen individual relationships among parents, alumni, and parents of alumni. Reporting to the Associate Director of Advancement and working closely with St. Andrew’s staff and volunteer leadership, the Community Engagement Officer will be responsible for the continued development and execution of the donor stewardship and engagement program for the school. The successful candidate will be a key member of the Advancement team and will be critical to the Fulfilling Our Promise campaign.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
- Outstanding writing skills and attention to detail
- Three years+ of development or relevant experience
- Previous experience developing and implementing fundraising strategies and annual campaigns
- Excellent relational, organizational, oral, and written fundraising strategies and annual campaigns
- Ability to exercise tact and discretion in working with donors and prospect information
- Working knowledge of Raiser's Edge NXT or similar CRM preferred
- Knowledge of relevant fundraising principles, practices, and techniques
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to multi-task and work independently in a highly relational and agile work environment
The ideal candidate will possess strong verbal communication skills, a commitment to building and sustaining a broadly diverse community, and the ability to handle confidential information.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Individual, Family
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts: Dependent Care, Medical, and Limited
- Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
- Long and Short Term Disability
- 403(b) with match
- Paid Holidays and Breaks: Approx. 23 days
- Vacation hours: 2 weeks
- Sick Leave: 7 days
- Personal Leave: 3 days
- Breakfast and lunch provided
- Professional Development: Tuition assistance, Pathways, Grants
- Tuition remission available
Start Date: Immediate, or mutually agreed upon dates
Applicants should email a cover letter, resume, and list of three references to: employment@saes.org with a copy to dpivirotto@saes.org.
Consistent with the values of an Episcopal school, St. Andrews is committed to a diverse and inclusive community with respect to race, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, family status, economic circumstance, age, and physical disability in its student body, faculty, and staff. Pursuant to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, St. Andrews does not discriminate in the administration of admission, financial aid or loan practices, educational or other school-sponsored programs and activities, or in the hiring or terms of employment of faculty and staff, except that the Chaplain shall be a member of the clergy of the Episcopal Church.