Laguna College of Art & Design

Temporary Position - Office of Development

July 21, 2010

Position Summary:

***Must be flexible for short-term notice on start date***

This is a three month position to fill in for the Associate Director of Development & Alumni Relations. The position is part-time/ full-time, reporting to the VP of Development. He/she will focus primarily on Raisers Edge (RE) database management, development event assistance, alumni, community and donor relations, and other administrative operations to support the VP of Development.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Raiser's Edge Database Management:

Proficient in Raisers Edge queries, exports and gift reporting and analysis.

Candidate is responsible for data entry, mail merging, reporting, editing, etc.

Department Operations:

Check email and voice mail on a daily basis.

Check online giving site for web donations.

Generate mailing lists from RE for all gallery mailings, newsletters and special events.

Position consists of tasks relating to pre and post special event duties; data input; generating reports; and community, donor and alumni relations.

Assistance with grant writing and research.

Administrative duties as needed.

Special Events:

Responsible for creating guest lists, creation and production of written materials, coordinating caterer, securing sponsors, volunteers and student help.

Qualifications:

Bachelor Degree required.

Proficient skills in spelling and writing.

Proficient in Raiser's Edge.

Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word and Mail Merge functions.

Minimum four years experience in a non-profit office of development.

Exceptionally detail oriented and organized with excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work independently and as a team member.

Punctual, dependable, professional and diplomatic.

Required to work some evenings and weekends.

Must be able to lift 40lbs and possess valid drivers license and have reliable transportation.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please send cover letter, resume and three (3) professional references to:

Patsee Ober, VP of Development
Pober@lagunacollege.edu

About the Laguna College of Art & Design:

Laguna College of Art & Design prepares women and men for careers as creative artist and designers in a culturally diverse world through a curriculum that emphasizes the acquisition of skills based on observation, representation and concept development. The college is committed to offering its curricula through accredited degree programs that imaginatively combine studio work with academic studies, and to sharing its resources with the broader community through community education and exhibition programs.

For more information, please visit our web site:  www.lagunacollege.edu