Employment
Interested in joining the MRCS team?
Current openings
Thank you for your interest in working at Maple Ridge Christian School.
Maple Ridge Christian School (Kindergarten to grade 12) invites applications for the following positions:
Development Coordinator
The Development Coordinator reports to the Lead Principal and works in partnership with the administration office. The role has the responsibility to enhance giving of individuals and groups to Maple Ridge Christian School by building relationships and exploring new fundraising opportunities.
Job Specifications
- Part-time position for 20 hours per week for 40 weeks (the school year) plus three weeks during July and August
- Flexible work schedule including the opportunity to work remotely for some of the hours
- Annual salary range: $28,000-36,000 depending on experience and qualifications
Responsibilities
General
- Embrace and promote the mission, vision and core values of MRCS
- Collaborate with the leadership team and community engagement coordinator:
- On fundraising strategy and implementation
- Measure the success of and engagement with the fundraising strategy
- Oversee donor relationships, stewardship of gifts
- Develop a legacy giving program at MRCS
- Maintain existing relationships with charitable trusts and foundations
- Attend networking events and meetings with potential donors
- Prepare reports and give presentations on fundraising progress and departmental budget compliance to the Lead Principal
- Oversee information management of the school’s contact management system, including donor tracking
- Keep informed of developments in the field of donor and alumni relations and use this information to help MRCS innovate
Qualifications
- A college degree with an emphasis on communications, marketing, public relations or business administration
- Understanding of major donor and fund development strategies and legacy giving programs
- Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
- Proven high levels of integrity and confidentiality
- Proven ability to prioritize and work under pressure with minimal guidance
- Advanced computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets and database applications
- Extensive work experience in an educational or non-profit organization
- Growing as a leader who is Christ-like in character, full of faith and has a growing relationship with Jesus
- Must be willing to adhere and sign the Maple Ridge Christian School Community Standards Agreement
Send cover letter, resume, and statement of faith to:
Attention: Mrs. Yvonne Cramer, Executive Assistant
Community Engagement Coordinator
The Community Engagement Coordinator (CEC) reports to the Lead Principal and works in partnership with the administration office. The role has the responsibility to develop and nurture deep connections within the school community (including parents/guardians, grandparents, alumni, and alumni parents). The CEC is to be an ambassador for the organization, advancing the vision of Maple Ridge Christian Schools with the school community and broader community and inviting engagement and participation in our mission.
Job Specifications
- Part-time position for 20 hours per week for 40 weeks (school year) plus three weeks in July or August
- Flexible work schedule including the opportunity to work remotely for some of the hours
- Annual salary range: $28,000-$36,000 depending on experience and qualifications
Responsibilities
- Embrace and promote the mission, vision and core values of MRCS
- Collaborate with the leadership team and the Development Coordinator to:
- Create, implement, and measure the success of the overall marketing and communication strategy to enhance the image and position of MRCS within the school and external community as directed by the Lead Principal
- Support engagement of MRCS families within the school by developing ongoing opportunities/events for connection throughout the school year
- Manage and motivate a team of volunteers to engage in community school activities
- Oversee integration of new families, including communications and new parent orientation
- Coordinate the MRCS web presence in consultation with the IT Coordinator and website manager to ensure that new and consistent information is posted regularly (social media, articles, stories, videos, etc.)
- Ensure ongoing connection and visibility with local churches, community organizations and local media
- Oversee and direct the MRCS brand identity, ensuring the articulation of the MRCS brand identity, its connection to the core mission, vision, and values, and its consistent communication
- Collaborate with the graphic designer to prepare and distribute print and digital publications that align with the MRCS brand
- Create capital campaign materials to promote fundraising that align with the MRCS core values and vision
- Develop short and long term plans and budgets for the marketing and communications program
Qualifications
- A college degree with an emphasis on communications, marketing, public relations or business administration
- Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
- Proven high levels of integrity and confidentiality
- Proven ability to prioritize and work under pressure with minimal guidance
- Advanced computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets and database applications
- Work experience in an educational or non-profit organization
- Growing as a leader who is Christ-like in character, full of faith and has a growing relationship with Jesus
- Must be willing to adhere and sign the Maple Ridge Christian School Community Standards Agreement
Send cover letter, resume, and statement of faith to:
Attention: Mrs. Yvonne Cramer, Executive Assistant
Updated May 16, 2023