Project Manager – Philanthropy and Community Engagement (Redmond)

Job Title*: Project Manager – Philanthropy and Community Engagement Position Type: (Exempt or Non-Exempt): Non-exempt, Full-time Reports to: Vice President for Philanthropy and Community Engagement Closing Date: When Filled Start Date: August 15, 2025 Location: Redmond, WA Pay Range: $55,000 to $70,000 annually (Dependent on Experience) Benefits for Benefit Eligible Employees: Employer-Subsidized Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Available at Employee’s Cost, Employer Paid Life, AD&D, and Long-term Disability Insurance, Paid Leave (Vacation, PTO, Maternity, Paternity), Employee Assistance Program, Retirement, Professional Development, Tuition Discount, Needs-based Tuition Assistance, Discounted School Lunches, Costco Membership Reimbursement Application: ONLY Accepted at https://www.tbcs.org/employment; to view our school profile, go to https://www.tbcs.org/academics/college-advising/school-profile. Do you find fulfillment in contributing to something larger than yourself, creating a lasting impact? Do you enjoy being part of a Christian community united in a common goal? Do you enjoy making a difference in the lives of students directly in the classroom or through a supporting role? Read on to find out more about our amazing school! The Bear Creek School is a classical Christian School for preschool – grade 12. We are a nondenominational, private, day school accredited by the Northwest Association of Independent Schools. At The Bear Creek School, a Christian classical education serves as a powerful framework for teaching and inspiring students and introducing them to the great minds, great works, great events, great discoveries, and great art of the centuries. We believe knowledge which endures is worth student attention; we believe studying minds of the past helps us understand and shape our future; we believe wisdom is developed by reflectively considering ideas in light of the Christian worldview. The school’s mission is to provide a high-quality, Christian liberal arts education in a nurturing environment that will enable each student to become the individual God intends. Please see our website, www.tbcs.org, for additional information. Your Role. The Bear Creek School is currently seeking to add a member to our team! The Philanthropy and Community Engagement Project Manager will support the Vice President for Philanthropy and Community Engagement. This role involves dedicating half of his/her time managing the school calendar of events and half of his/her time engaging alumni and parents of alumni in various aspects of the school, including philanthropy. The position supports the mission of The Bear Creek School by managing the school calendar and building community partnerships with key stakeholders. As a member of The Bear Creek School, you belong to a vibrant preschool - grade 12 community fully committed to the mission of our school. Why you should work at The Bear Creek School. Bear Creek is a vibrant community of faculty and staff committed to the mission, offering many ways for students and adults to learn, play, and serve together in an inclusive, caring environment. At The Bear Creek School, a Christian classical education serves as a powerful framework for teaching and inspiring students. You can support the mission of Bear Creek by joining our student support team! We are seeking an individual who will: • Oversee the school Annual Calendar Process including managing the events calendar, supporting and informing stakeholders, and facilitating the process of event planning by other team members. o Lead training of manager on the event request system, event protocols, services. o Schedule and lead pre-calendar training and cross-departmental planning meetings with event sponsors and managers o Manage event submission and approval process and master calendar of events o Maintain relationships between event stakeholders including requestors and service providers o Collaborate and assist as necessary o Ensure that all events align with the mission of the school and contribute to the overall goals outlined by the leadership team o Review event budgets, including tracking expenses, negotiating contracts, and maximizing cost efficiencies • Lead the Office of Philanthropy and Community Engagement (PACE) annual event planning, including managing 3-5 events a year. • Oversee The Bear Creek School Alumni and Parents of Alumni programs, seeking to engage alumni in social, academic, athletic, and philanthropic opportunities. o Be the outgoing and energetic connector and school advocate to alumni and parents of alumni o Engage seniors and their parents during the school year by building relationships and implementing events that encourage them to participate in alumni programs in the future o Partner with internal and external stakeholders including the Upper School Dean of Students, senior class, their parents, and the alumni base o Use data to provide communications and events for targeted groups when appropriate o Profile alumni with college and employment successes for future connections, publications, and donor prospect cultivation o Understand The Bear Creek School history, culture, and experience o Be supportive of all aspects of Bear Creek when communicating with the alumni community The successful individual in this position will: • Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. • Take initiative. • Execute tasks independently when needed and work cooperatively with a team regularly. • Have strong written and oral communication skills • Have strong organizational and self-management skills • Demonstrate flexibility and a good sense of humor • Be able to juggle multiple priorities and adapt to changing situations • Be able to interact comfortably with a wide range of people • Collaborate and build positive relationships among various teams and with donors, volunteers, parents, and other members of the school community • Demonstrate an innovative mindset when approaching challenges • Be accurate and detailed, with careful attention to procedures Required Experience and Education: • Bachelor’s degree with 2 – 5 years of relevant experience (an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills have been acquired may substitute for a degree) • Currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer (sponsorship is not available for this position) • Fluency with social media platforms • 2 – 3 years of volunteer management and motivation preferred • Fundraising, event planning and promotion experience strongly preferred • Experience working with a constituent management system preferred • Experience attending or working in an independent school (being a Bear Creek alum or parent of alum strongly preferred) • Hold CPR/AED/First Aid certification (with epinephrine autoinjector supplement) or obtain certification within 90 days of employment start date • Willingness to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends as warranted by events, or other department needs It's more than a Job. As a part of our community, you also need to: • Positively support school policies and practices and work collaboratively in a professional organization • Truthful, positive, and purposeful when communicating with others • Able to use strong written and oral communication skills to transfer thoughts and express ideas • Flexible and adaptable in dealing with new, different, or changing requirements • Maintain confidentiality and security of information • Hold self and others accountable to accomplish results • Effective in handling multiple concurrent tasks • Familiar with Microsoft Word and Outlook, ability to learn and work with the school’s integrated data-based software package as needed • Adhere to biblical standards in all areas of conduct You must meet the following physical requirements. • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. • Work in a climate-controlled office with travel outdoors between buildings To apply or view all jobs at The Bear Creek School go to https://www.tbcs.org/employment. Disclaimers The Bear Creek School is an equal opportunity employer. All employees of The Bear Creek School must agree to carry out their responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with The Bear Creek School’s Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, Employee Handbook, and conduct themselves in a manner consistent with biblical standards. Offers of employment are contingent on the successful outcome of a criminal background check. The above job posting is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Regular attendance and punctuality are essential functions of all jobs at The Bear Creek School. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who cannot perform the essential functions of the position, even with reasonable accommodations, or who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees and students.