St. Mary Academy – Bay View has an immediate opening for a full-time Development and Community Engagement Operations Assistant.

Our School:
St. Mary Academy – Bay View is an all-girls, independent, Catholic school serving a diverse
population of girls from preschool through grade twelve, located in Riverside, Rhode Island. A
sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, St. Mary Academy – Bay View
fosters academic excellence in an innovative and creative learning environment while striving to
empower each student to be a confident, independent, compassionate, and socially conscious
faith-filled young woman.

Position Overview:
The Development and Community Engagement Operations Assistant is responsible for
maintaining the organization and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system (Raiser’s
Edge), generating reports to support fundraising and outreach efforts, and providing general
administrative support to the department. This role plays a crucial role in ensuring data
accuracy, providing valuable insights, and facilitating informed decision-making. Reporting to
the Director of Development and Community Engagement, the Development and Community
Engagement Operations Assistant is a vital member of the development and community
engagement team, ensuring efficient department operations and supporting the organization's 
fundraising goals, including the accurate processing of gifts, coordination of fundraising
campaigns, assisting with donor communications, data management and more.

Examples of Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Work cooperatively with the Development & Community Engagement team;
Responsible for the day to day operations of the department including general office
management, correspondence, scheduling, gift documentation and acknowledgements,
data entry, and event support;
Serve as lead on key partnerships with fundraising platforms and fiduciary partners to
ensure donations and outreach efforts are tracked accurately and donors receive thank
you and acknowledgement letters;
Continuously evaluate and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of fundraising and
operations processes and systems; and
Assist with event planning, set up, and break down as needed.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Relationship building skills;
Experience with project management tools;
Excellent interpersonal communication skills;
Self starter and time management skills; and
Proficient in Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Raiser’s Edge/Blackbaud,Teams, Zoom and
more.

Employment Standards:
Ability to operate and use a broad spectrum of tools and equipment skillfully and safely
perform physical labor, such as bending, standing, walking, climbing, lifting, and carrying 50 lbs.+;

Follow oral and written instructions;
Maintain cooperative working relationships;
Hours are 40 hours per week, year-round, including some nights and weekends as necessary; and
The candidate will be required to pass a national background check with fingerprints.

Benefits:
St. Mary Academy – Bay View offers medical insurance, an Employee Assistance Program,
group retirement plan, and tuition remission for daughters, as well as paid vacation, personal,
sick, and holiday leave.

To Apply:
Visit bayviewacademy.org/about-bayview/employment-opportunities and download the “Non-
Teaching Application.” The application, cover letter, and resume must be submitted via
email to: employment@bayviewacademy.org, or mail to: St. Mary Academy – Bay View, Attn:
Ms. Monica Anderson, 3070 Pawtucket Avenue, Riverside, RI 02915.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, St. Mary Academy – Bay View commits itself to maintaining
a welcoming environment for all people and extends its welcome to those who may be
vulnerable to discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, sex, religion,
disability, age, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, military status, or other legally
protected status.

About St. Mary Academy - Bay View

St. Mary Academy - Bay View is an independent, Catholic school serving a diverse population of girls from pre-school through grade twelve. In the tradition of the Sisters of Mercy, we foster academic excellence in an innovative and creative learning environment. We are committed to empowering each student to be a confident, independent, compassionate and socially conscious young woman who fully lives her faith.

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