POSITION FILLED
Development Administrator (Full-time)
The Hochstein School seeks an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Development Administrator to administrate and assist with the systems and functions related to fundraising and development at the school. This position reports to the Director of Development & Community Engagement.
Main responsibilities:
- Record gifts, submit deposits, and produce and send acknowledgements
- Manage and maintain CRM database, including research and documentation
- Assist in the implementation of multiple fundraising campaigns
- Provide organizational and logistical support for special events, e.g., gala and stewardship event
- Produce regular reports, gift reconciliations and other documentation for the School's President, Director of Development, and Business Office
- Draft, compile, and send donor and alumni communications (mail and digital). Generate mailing lists.
- Assist with grant administration
- Track, acknowledge, and report gifts-in-kind
- Send pledge reminders
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of Development and/or the President/Executive Director
Schedule:
Generally Monday-Friday during business hours (9am-5pm). Remote work days negotiable. Schedule may occasionally be adjusted to assist with special events occurring on weekday evenings/weekends.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree with at least 1 year of administrative/professional experience required (college internships and participation in programs like AmeriCorps VISTA may be counted)
- Flexibility, persistence, attention to detail, and high degree of accuracy
- Strong computer skills in databases, Microsoft Office Suite, and high proficiency in Excel. Experience with Bloomerang (CRM) a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to work at a fast pace and manage multiple projects concurrently
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills and attitude; friendly and accessible temperament
- Problem-solving, innovation, efficiency; knowledge of work flow systems a plus
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
Compensation:
$18 - $21/hr based on experience (FT); health insurance and other benefits. Position available immediately.
Please submit letter of interest, resume, and contact information for 3 current references to:
Ayette Jordan, Director of Development & Community Engagement
The Hochstein School
50 N. Plymouth Ave.
Rochester, NY 14614
Or via email at ayette.jordan@hochstein.org (preferred)
The Hochstein School - an Equal Opportunity Employer - is a diverse community of teachers and learners and BIPOC candidates are encouraged to apply.
The Hochstein School is a vibrant organization in Rochester, NY, offering high-quality instruction in music, dance, and expressive arts (music, art, and dance therapy). Established in 1920 to commemorate the artistry, life, and service of David Hochstein – a prodigious violinist who died serving in World War I – the School welcomes students of all ages, abilities, proficiency levels, ethnicities, and socio-economic backgrounds in an inclusive and accessible environment that provides artistic opportunities for all. More than 100 years after its founding, Hochstein annually serves more than 3,000 students from a 12-county region surrounding Rochester. The School is active throughout the community and provides tuition assistance to more than 50% of its students. The acclaimed Hochstein Performance Hall, located within the school's historic downtown building, hosts concerts and events throughout the year.
January 2023