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Our Mission

Solomon Schechter Day School of Bergen County is a warm, inclusive Jewish Day School that educates children from Early Childhood through Eighth Grade with a vigorous dual curriculum in General and Judaic studies.

We inspire our students to be engaged, independent learners who embrace Jewish values and practices and strive with confidence and compassion to better the world.

Career Opportunities

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  • Development, Admissions & Marketing Assistant

    Schechter Bergen seeks an Advancement Assistant to join the school’s dynamic five-person Advancement team. Reporting directly to the Director of Institutional Advancement, the Assistant will provide support for the team through the accurate and timely processing and recognition of gifts, administration of databases, coordination of scheduling and meeting preparation, and assistance with event planning and logistics.
     
    JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
    Gift Processing & Reporting
    • Maintain and execute the consistent and efficient processes for gift entry and acknowledgements
    • Record all gifts, pledges, and pledge payments in Raiser’s Edge
    • Maintain excellent hard-copy and electronic records for gifts, pledge documentation, acknowledgement letters, and other development materials
     
    Database Administration (Development and Admissions Databases)
    • Ensure all constituent records are accurate and up to date through regular maintenance of databases
    • Assist the Advancement Manager in collecting and tracking all alumni news and updates
    • Coordinate and communicate regularly with Admissions to ensure consistent data management
     
    Administrative & Event Support
    • Coordinate and manage all development mailings
    • Attend school events as necessary
    • Assist the Advancement team in all aspects of planning a portfolio of events
    • Work on special projects, initiatives, promotions and other programs as needed
     
    Qualifications
    • Bachelor’s degree and 1-2 years of relevant experience, preferably in a nonprofit organization, independent school, or educational setting
    • Excellent technology skills, including proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Word/Excel; Raiser’s Edge experience is a plus
    • Commitment to confidentiality and professional ethics
    • Ability to manage and complete multiple tasks with an attention to detail under pressure in a fast-paced environment
    • Availability to drive and work on occasional nights and weekends
    About Solomon Schechter Day School of Bergen County:
    Solomon Schechter Day School of Bergen County is a warm, inclusive Jewish Day School that educates children from Early Childhood through Eighth Grade with a vigorous dual curriculum in General and Judaic studies. We inspire our students to be engaged, independent learners who embrace Jewish values and practices and strive with confidence and compassion to better the world.

    Job Type:
    Full Time

    To apply:
    Please send a cover letter and resume to humanresources@ssdsbergen.org with the subject “Advancement Assistant”.
Schechter Bergen conducts its business and practices in a manner that fully complies with all federal, state, and local laws or regulations governing equal employment opportunity. Schechter Bergen's compliance with such laws is intended to eliminate discrimination against employees or applicants for employment on account of race, ancestry, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, national origin, veteran’s status, disability, perceived disability, pregnancy and medical conditions related to pregnancy, medical condition specifically including AIDS or HIV infection, citizenship, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or to make available genetic test results, status as a smoker/non-smoker, labor union affiliation or any other Protected Characteristic.
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