Development & Communications Associate
The Creekside School•San Jose, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Development & Communications position plays an important role in supporting The Creekside School’s fundraising, communications, and community engagement efforts. Working closely with the Development Director, this position helps strengthen relationships with donors, families, and community partners while increasing awareness of the School’s mission and impact. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, creative, collaborative, and excited to contribute to a mission-driven educational environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Two or more years of relevant experience preferred in: Fundraising, Communications, Nonprofit organizations, Education
- Experience with social media platforms and website management
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively
- Proficiency with Google Workspace and standard office software
- Professionalism, discretion, and warmth in interactions with internal and external stakeholders
- Genuine enthusiasm for supporting The Creekside School’s mission
Nice To Haves
- Graphic design and/or CRM experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Coordinate logistics for the School’s annual fundraising event
- Support donor stewardship activities, including school tours and appreciation events
- Organize and assist with “Brown Bag” gatherings for board members and stakeholders
- Prepare event materials, signage, and communications
- Assist in creating and distributing newsletters and community updates
- Maintain and update website content to reflect current programs and initiatives
- Manage and grow The Creekside School’s social media presence across Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn
- Develop engaging visual and written content for campaigns and outreach efforts, including: Giving Tuesday, Autism Awareness Month, Annual fundraising initiatives, Community engagement campaigns
- Support the creation of video content highlighting student experiences and School impact
- Maintain accurate donor records within DonorBox, the School’s CRM system
- Process donations and prepare timely donor acknowledgements
- Assist with fundraising campaigns, donor segmentation, reporting, and tracking
- Support ongoing efforts to improve development systems and ensure data integrity
Benefits
- Modified Safety-Care by QBS training provided during onboarding
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
