Libertas is a public charter school serving the Frayser neighborhood. Our mission is to be a school for human flourishing: cultivating minds, hands, and hearts for lives of wonder, work, and love. We offer a rich, rigorous, personalized education through the method of Dr. Maria Montessori and the classical liberal arts. We are an attachment village of family supports. We develop virtues of character. Tennessee has twice named Libertas a Reward School. We serve 700+ children from infant through middle school on two campuses and are launching a small new high school. We also operate a nationally- accredited, state-licensed teacher training program. Learn more at LibertasMemphis.org

 

Role summary:  The Development Assistant provides part-time administrative and project support to the Development Department, helping advance Libertas School of Memphis' fundraising, donor engagement, and community outreach efforts. This position plays a key role in ensuring the smooth execution of development activities by maintaining accurate donor records, supporting events and campaigns, coordinating stewardship efforts, and assisting with day-to-day operations that strengthen relationships with donors, families, volunteers, and community partners.

 

Role information

• Part-time, year-round position.
• Regular schedule of approximately 20 hours per week, with specific days and hours determined in collaboration with supervisor based on departmental needs.
• Occasional evening or weekend events may be required to support fundraising, donor engagement, and school activities, with schedules adjusted accordingly.

• Key relationships: Family Engagement manager, Events Coordinator, Finance team

 

Key responsibilities

• Support planning, implementation of donor/prospect visits, cultivation activities and fundraising events. Coordinate logistics such as invitations, RSVPs, materials, distribution of follow up materials, etc.
• Maintain accurate, complete donor records and gift data in the donor database.
• Process gifts, prepare acknowledgments and tax receipts, track pledge payments.
• Coordinate stewardship activities, such as thank-you letters, recognition lists, and appreciation initiatives.
• Track sponsorship benefits, ensure fulfillment of recognition commitments.
• Maintain filing systems for records, gift agreements, and correspondence.
• Other duties as assigned

 

Measures of success

• Timely updated, highly accurate records 
• Strong customer service to constituents
• Meets expectations on performance evaluations, and other indicators.

Qualifications, competencies, and traits

• High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Organized and dependable with excellent follow-through.
• Positive, collaborative team player with a willingness to assist where needed.
• Capable verbal and written communicator. Positive demeanor with constituents.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while seeking guidance appropriately.
• Adaptable and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Resourceful problem solver with a proactive mindset.

 

Compensation: Salary equivalent to $20,000 to $30,000 (or commensurate hourly rate) based on qualifications and experience. Paid sick leave and vacation time.

 

Application process: Interested candidates should apply at www.LibertasMemphis.org, where candidates can also learn more about our school. Please submit a resume, at least three references, and a cover letter explaining why you would be a good fit for our school and this position. (Please note that vague or generic cover letters are one of the chief reasons for candidates not being advanced in our hiring process.) Please direct any questions about this role to adrian.anderson@libertasmemphis.org. Libertas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin.