Winston Preparatory School
Location
Central, LA | United States
Job description
Winston Preparatory School seeks an Assistant to support the work of its Development Department in preparation for their annual fundraising gala on May 3, 2024. The Assistant will report to the Director of Development and support the work of the department in all aspects of the planning activities, including: coordinating solicitations and tracking for ticket sales, journal ads, and auction items; communicating with the parent planning committee and donors and; assisting with all of the logistics of hosting the event. The candidate should have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be proactive and organized with excellent attention to detail. Strong computer skills and familiarity with the Google Suite is required. Experience with event planning and familiarity with Givesmart or other event planning software is a plus.
Position Responsibilities
Provide administrative support to the Development Department
Communicate with the parent planning committee, donors, and the designer in the production of the event journal
Assist with tracking and acknowledging journal ad purchases, auction item donations, ticket purchases, and other donations to the event
Assist in all other aspects of special event planning
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree preferred
2+ years proven work history in an office or similar environment
Strong interpersonal and oral/written communication skills
Ability to work with a team and independently, paying close attention to detail, and managing multiple projects with deadlines
Professional, enthusiastic, and motivated
Knowledge and experience within a Mac environment
This position is 20 hours a week, beginning February 26, 2024 and ending May 10, 2024. Full-time hours may be requested for the two weeks before the event on May 3, 2024. The position is primarily remote, but the ability to occasionally commute to the Midtown Manhattan office is required. Must have a working internet connection to complete projects and participate in virtual meetings.
Interested candidates please submit a cover letter and resume to: [email protected]
About Winston Preparatory School:
Winston Preparatory School, founded in 1981, is a network of campuses both physical and virtual offering students with learning differences, including dyslexia, executive functioning difficulties (ADHD) and nonverbal learning disorders (NVLD), a highly individualized, holistic, and responsive education. Our nationally-recognized model serves students ages 8-21, along with offering a multi-faceted gap year program for students who are not yet ready for college or the workplace. In addition, our newest venture includes one-to-one support for college students. Winston Preparatory School’s mission is to facilitate the independence and meaningful participation of students with specific learning disorders through a Continuous Feed System that develops skill acquisition and the Qualities of a Sustainable and Independent Learner. Winston Preparatory School also seeks to influence the field of education with research and implementation models that achieve these ends, in this way. At Winston Prep, faculty carry out ongoing, in-depth assessments to cultivate a deep understanding of students, helping them to advance at a meaningful pace and giving them the tools to continue independently learning and growing. All of our campuses and the Winston Online Program provide intense skill remediation while fostering independence, resilience, responsibility, and self-awareness. Our campus and online locations include: two in New York City and two in the San Francisco Bay area, and one each in Connecticut, New Jersey, and on Long Island. Winston Online serves students across the United States.
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