Job Description

 

We are a growing non-profit foundation, passionate about children, families, and education. In operation for 40 years, we serve the Edmonds School District and its families to ensure every student in our district has the resources to learn, thrive, and contribute to our vibrant community.

Every year, we serve thousands of children and their families through 21 different programs and services, including providing thousands of meals and food items, hygiene items, financial assistance, wrap around support, classroom and schoolwide grants, post-secondary scholarships and so much more!

We are seeking equally passionate team players to further our mission and vision, and who shares our values of:

• Respect for the uniqueness and diversity of each individual,
• Intentionally listening to increase understanding of how to serve our students and families,
• Responsiveness and flexibility to the ever-changing needs of our students, families and staff,
• Care and compassion in service to our community,
• Equity of access and success for all students,
• A socially, economically and sustainably just society,
• Strong fiscal stewardship and guiding funds to the maximum benefit of students and families.

Position reports to:

Executive Director

Job Definition:

Under general direction, the Business Manager is a leadership position whose purpose is to ensure the smooth and efficient functioning of the Foundation’s operations, programs, and administration. In this position, the Business Manager interacts with Foundation staff, donors, Edmonds School District employees, students, and the community.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Program Management:

Manage the execution, flow, outcomes, and reports of various Foundation programs including:

• Classroom and Schoolwide Grants Program
• Early Learning Program
• Scholarship Program
• Ambassador Program

Manage software programs including: inventory system, volunteer module, donor database, Survey Monkey Apply

Awards letters notifications, reminders, and follow up

Oversee selection committees

Communicate about programs

Communication:

Creates and manages social media content

Social media advertising

Creates and publishes e-newsletters

Work with Web Designer

Work with Google Search & SEO company to create ads and campaigns

Website management, including content, media, updates, and back end tools

Graphic Design:

Create collateral materials for programs, announcements, events and as needed in Canva

Manage annual report content, design, and design teams

Manage outside graphic design teams

Administrative:

Update on-line donations with campaign and appeal details

Manage failed credit card payments

Email invoices to business donors

Manage and pay minor bills and invoices

Assist with bank deposits

Order office stationery and supplies

Temporarily will:

Enter donations in the database

Assist with thank you card writing

Events:

Assist w/ Foundation event planning and executing

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education, Training, and Experience

Any combination of education, training, and/or experience equivalent to completion of bachelor’s degree, an associate’s degree or technical experience. 5 years in non-profit community development, community building, community relations and meeting facilitation. Strong commitment to the Foundation’s mission and vision. Ability to meet deadlines, changing priorities. Ability to work independently and in a team environment. General knowledge of program management. Supervisory experience.

Skill and Ability to:

• Multi-task, develop and implement project plans, management multiple concurrent projects
• Highly organized and strong attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills; able to work well with others
• Creative and strategic thinker
• Respond to sensitive matters and/or situations with discretion, tact, maintain confidentiality
• Utilize Office, Windows, Google Docs based computer applications and databases

 

Other Characteristics:

Washington’s driver's license; must provide proof of auto insurance; willingness to travel for meetings and conferences (mileage/travel expenses reimbursed); willingness to work extra hours or weekends (if required).

 

Job Type: Full-time

 

Pay: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

 

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

 

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

 

Experience:

• Non-profit Community Development: 5 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lynnwood, WA 98036: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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