Alumnae And Events Officer
Top Benefits
About the role
Little Flower Academy is British Columbia's only Catholic high school for girls, known for its exceptional faith-based education and reputation for academic excellence.
Role Description
The Advancement Department of LFA is seeking a qualified and experienced Alumnae and Events Officer. We are looking for a dedicated and creative individual to join our small, nimble, and highly effective advancement team.
This position reports to the Director of Advancement. The advancement team is responsible for fundraising, donor recognition, alumnae programmes, communications, and marketing for the school. The successful applicant will be responsible for fostering interest and participation among LFA alumnae as well as managing and delivering the array of LFA community-centered events (no student-only events) that engage and steward constituencies that include prospective applicants, students, parents, grandparents, past parents, alumnae and donors.
The ideal candidate is a confident person with superb relationship, organizational, and communications skills. The person has the ability to multi-task and problem solve.
There is an opportunity for this role to include direct fundraising for an individual eager to gain that experience. Experience in a similar school or non-profit environment would be a bonus. The successful applicant must support the Catholic character of the school.
This position is a full time position (an 0.8 FTE would be considered). Salary range: $55,000 to $70,000.
Qualifications
- Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Detail oriented with project management skills and experience
- Problem solving and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to finish tasks in a timely manner
- Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholder groups
- Willingness to work some evenings and weekends, based on the event requirements
- An understanding of the culture of independent schools OR a desire to work in a school setting
- Strong knowledge of MS Office, Google applications, presentation software, and content management systems
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to accept feedback and work well under pressure
- University degree preferred
- 3-5 years event planning experience preferred
- Experience with digital software website CMS and, ideally, experience using school-specific Learning Management Systems preferred
About Little Flower Academy
Little Flower Academy (informally referred to as LFA) is an independent Catholic girls' day school in Vancouver, British Columbia. Established in 1927, by the Sisters of Saint Ann. It educates students at the secondary level from the grades of eight to twelve. It is located in the Shaughnessy neighbourhood, between Shaughnessy Elementary School and York House School.
Alumnae And Events Officer
Top Benefits
About the role
Little Flower Academy is British Columbia's only Catholic high school for girls, known for its exceptional faith-based education and reputation for academic excellence.
Role Description
The Advancement Department of LFA is seeking a qualified and experienced Alumnae and Events Officer. We are looking for a dedicated and creative individual to join our small, nimble, and highly effective advancement team.
This position reports to the Director of Advancement. The advancement team is responsible for fundraising, donor recognition, alumnae programmes, communications, and marketing for the school. The successful applicant will be responsible for fostering interest and participation among LFA alumnae as well as managing and delivering the array of LFA community-centered events (no student-only events) that engage and steward constituencies that include prospective applicants, students, parents, grandparents, past parents, alumnae and donors.
The ideal candidate is a confident person with superb relationship, organizational, and communications skills. The person has the ability to multi-task and problem solve.
There is an opportunity for this role to include direct fundraising for an individual eager to gain that experience. Experience in a similar school or non-profit environment would be a bonus. The successful applicant must support the Catholic character of the school.
This position is a full time position (an 0.8 FTE would be considered). Salary range: $55,000 to $70,000.
Qualifications
- Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Detail oriented with project management skills and experience
- Problem solving and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to finish tasks in a timely manner
- Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholder groups
- Willingness to work some evenings and weekends, based on the event requirements
- An understanding of the culture of independent schools OR a desire to work in a school setting
- Strong knowledge of MS Office, Google applications, presentation software, and content management systems
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to accept feedback and work well under pressure
- University degree preferred
- 3-5 years event planning experience preferred
- Experience with digital software website CMS and, ideally, experience using school-specific Learning Management Systems preferred
About Little Flower Academy
Little Flower Academy (informally referred to as LFA) is an independent Catholic girls' day school in Vancouver, British Columbia. Established in 1927, by the Sisters of Saint Ann. It educates students at the secondary level from the grades of eight to twelve. It is located in the Shaughnessy neighbourhood, between Shaughnessy Elementary School and York House School.