Start September with a great new part time job! The nonprofit Tucker Maxon School at 2860 SE Holgate Blvd. in Portland is looking for a new person to join our team as the school year begins. Our mission is to teach deaf and hearing children to listen, speak, learn, and achieve excellence together. Our goal is to help every student reach their full potential in school and in life. We love what we do. Tucker Maxon has consistently ranked as one of the Top 100 Nonprofits to Work for in Oregon, 100 Best Green Workplaces in Oregon, and Best Summer Art Camp in Oregon. This job is 50% executive/administrative tasks and 50% development fundraising role (for part or full time). This is a great job if you want to learn more about nonprofits and fundraising to help pay for the mission and programs.
This is a year-round, in-person, full or half-time, nonexempt position reporting to the Executive Director.
See www.tuckermaxon.org for more information about the school. Desired start date is September 2025.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Actively supports the non-profit mission of the school.
Performs projects and tasks assigned by the Executive Director.
Assists with implementation of annual strategic, marketing and development plans.
Contribute video content to our social media in collaboration with the social media manager.
May act as Recording Secretary for Board meetings.
Helps with annual fundraising events including annual spring gala auction and fall raffle.
Schedules meetings and travel for the Executive Director.
Occasionally cover in front office answering phones and providing customer service.
In the future, may act as summer registrar and admin assistant for Tucker Arts Camp tracking registration on Formsite and as point of contact for camp inquiries.
Ensures camp staff have access to pertinent information (contact and health information) each week.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required.
Hard working, proactive, energetic, can-do attitude a must.
Minimum 2 years of executive, development or administrative assistant experience.
Strong written and oral communications skills.
Able to answer the phone and inquiries in a friendly, professional manner.
Able to sustain a collaborative work relationship with staff, Board, public and school families.
Respect privacy and confidentiality in all communications and situations.
Loyalty and discretion regarding Executive Director leadership role
Maintain confidentiality with donor information.
Experience with social media tools.
Punctuality and regular daily attendance are required (approx. 9 AM to 5:30 PM with lunch break).
Ability to multi-task and maintain focus on required activity in spite of frequent interruptions.
Mastery of computer applications such as Word, Excel, Google docs.
Experience in graphic design software, Canva, WordPress, Publisher strongly preferred.
Experience with Constant Contact, Formsite, and School Auction preferred
Event management experience desirable.
Attention to detail and big picture essential.
Sense of humor and fun at work. Grace under pressure.
Ability to drive to various meetings and attend occasional after-hours events.
Ability to commit to minimum 2 years in the role.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Standing, walking, sitting, talking/listening, reaching with hands and arms.
Lifting up to 25 pounds.
Drive to Portland area events, such as annual gala.
Tucker Maxon School is an equal opportunity employer. Tucker Maxon School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other legally protected status. Please see our inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) statement at www.tuckermaxon.org.
Compensation
Starting salary is $50,000 to $52,000 per year DOE based on full time, plus 2.5 weeks paid vacation, health and dental insurance, long-term disability, life insurance, and up to 4% employer contributions to a TIAA CREF retirement fund. Email questions to hr@tuckermaxon.org.
To Apply
Please email a cover letter (not just an email) to hr@tuckermaxon.org to demonstrate your communication skills and a resume as a Word, Google or PDF file attachment(s) with YOUR last name in the title of the attachment(s) by September 15 at 5 PM. Please use the subject line "Executive/Dev Asst". Candidates are encouraged to apply sooner because interviews with qualified candidates will begin prior to deadline.
