Job Description

About The Park School

The Park School is a Pre-K to Grade 8 independent school in Brookline, MA, dedicated to excellence in education. The cornerstone of Park's program is academic excellence, combining both high standards of scholarship and the encouragement of each child to develop to their greatest potential. Our school community fosters a nurturing environment in which children develop curiosity, express creativity, appreciate the value of hard work and discipline, and experience the joy of learning. Park's faculty encourages each student to strive for intellectual, physical, and moral growth and to become contributing members of the community.

The Park School Development Office seeks an enthusiastic summer intern for up to eight weeks of work supporting the fundraising and engagement efforts of the School. Responsibilities will vary, though the majority of the work will be focused on database projects in Raiser’s Edge. Schedule to be mutually agreed upon with some flexibility.

Roles & Responsibilities

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Annual Giving and Manager of Development Operations & Special Events, the Summer Intern for Development will: 

• Review and update database records, including address changes, constituency codes, donor listing preferences, etc. 
• Create and input new constituent records with accuracy and attention to detail
• Provide support before and after events, including logistics coordination and follow-up tasks
• Assist with general administrative tasks such as mailings, filing, and organizing digital or physical materials
• Contribute to special projects aligned with the intern’s interests and skills, as needed 

Qualifications

• High school diploma 
• Impeccable attention to detail and accuracy, critical for successful database work
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working with databases a plus
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel) and the Google platform
• Ability to be discreet and maintain confidentiality 
• Enthusiastic about working in a professional office environment
• Dependable and committed to fulfilling responsibilities on time

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time.
• The ability to occasionally actively move about the office to access file cabinets and necessary supplies.
• The ability to consistently operate a computer. 
• The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

• The ability to deploy situational awareness to preserve the safety of students and community members.
• The ability to think independently and collaborate in a team environment.
• The ability to lift and hold 15 lbs overhead. 
• The ability to occasionally transport (e.g., move or drag) 25 lbs. 
• The ability to maintain focus in an energetic and, at times, loud environment.

Application Information

• Please visit Park’s career page (or to complete an application and upload your resume and cover letter.
• Compensation is $20 per hour. This role is not benefits-eligible. 
• Park is an equal-opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, gender identity, or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, natural or protective hairstyles or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its employment, education, admission, financial aid, and other policies and programs.
• We welcome candidates who will add to the diversity of our community and who have demonstrated a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in their teaching and learning. 
• Job applicants must have legal authorization to work in the United States. The Park School will not sponsor an employment visa or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time for this role.

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