The Collaborative for Educational Services (CES) is seeking to hire a full-time (40 hrs/wk) Development Associate to support the work of the Director of Development to develop new resources and sustain the current resources that enable CES to fulfill its mission and make progress towards strategic goals and objectives.
Who We Are: Dedicated and collaborative professionals committed to supporting educational excellence through direct services, consulting, professional development and excellent administrative support. Social Justice and Equity work has been central to our mission since 2014. We understand that all forms of oppression are damaging. We engage in this work proactively and purposefully, with the intent of positive outcomes, and because we need to.

We Value: Quality and excellence, innovation, creativity and vision, inclusiveness, equity and diversity and collaboration with others. Creating a community of care is foundational to the work we do together!

We hope that you will join us in this work!

This is you:

• You are excited about supporting the day to day operations of a busy development department.
• You wish to grow, learn, and take ownership of new fundraising projects utilizing technology..


• You welcome the opportunity to help an organization grow and fulfill its mission.

Highlights of What You Will Do:

• Coordinate and implement processes, proposals, and projects.


• Support streamlined project management for development activities.


• Assist in the preparation of funding applications, in research of potential funding, and help develop new fundraising projects with creativity and initiative.

Review of resumes will begin immediately and reviewed until the position is filled.

Compensation and CES Benefits: This position is full time, 12 months, non-exempt hourly scheduled for 40 hours. Hourly rate of pay range: $23-$26.

CES offers a comprehensive benefit package including: Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, and voluntary Short Term Disability, enhanced Vision and additional Life Insurance. Health Insurance is offered through Harvard Pilgrim with multiple plan options, including a PPO with a self-funded Health Savings Account, and Dependent Care accounts are available. CES provides two retirement options for employees based on eligibility. Employees are vested after ten years of creditable service. Professional development and mentoring offered throughout the year.

Application Process: apply online at CES Career page, upload cover letter, resume, and references.
Review of resumes will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Work location: 97 Hawley Street, Northampton, MA. One or possibly two days remote work after three months of onsite work orientation and job learning.