Position Overview
The Assistant/Associate Director of Community Relations is a full-time, exempt, year-round member of the Graland Development team responsible for strengthening engagement across the Graland community through events, stewardship, communications, collaboration, and relationship-building. This role also supports school events for various community constituencies. Final title will be determined based on incoming experience level.
Reports to: Director of Development
Terms: Full-time, 12-month, Exempt
Primary Responsibilities
The following list is not comprehensive but serves as a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities.
- Lead strategies to strengthen engagement across the Graland community, including parents, alumni, faculty/staff, trustees, grandparents, community partners, and local organizations.
- Partner with the rest of the Development team to manage donor relations and stewardship efforts, including volunteer recognition and development committee participation.
- Manage the school’s loyalty society program and oversee stewardship-related communication and recognition efforts.
- Plan and oversee community-building, cultivation, and donor events, including logistics, vendor coordination, communications, RSVPs, and on-site management.
- Serve as liaison to the Graland Parent Association (GPA), fostering communication, collaboration, and alignment between GPA leadership and the school.
- Support and advise GPA leadership on events, registrations, volunteer tracking, and school processes.
- Actively participate in the life of the school community by partnering with educators, engaging with students when appropriate, and attending school assemblies and other events.
- Be willing to pitch in where needed and help with coverage needs that might arise.
- Other duties as assigned by the Head of School and Director of Development.
Professional and Personal Qualities
A collaborative and supportive member of the Graland Community who…
- Models caring, respect, patience, and appreciation of differences,
- Provides a safe environment for students,
- Upholds school, employee and family confidentiality,
- Recognizes the importance of Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity (DEI) work and continues growth as a culturally responsive educator,
- Represents the school in position and in community,
- Participates in effective communication that is responsible, descriptive, and nonjudgmental,
- Demonstrates a growth mindset, open to feedback and new learning,
- Supports collective efforts of the school, in addition to team responsibilities,
- Participates in school community and activities beyond the classroom (i.e.: carline, field trips, etc.).
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree with 5-7 years of event experience, preferably at an independent school, college, university, or nonprofit organization.
- Experience developing and sustaining meaningful relationships with Board members, donors, volunteers, and school leadership to advance fundraising goals.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a talent for collaboration, consensus-building, and respect.
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, preserving quality across them.
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- Ability to work well independently and as a member of multiple teams.
- High emotional intelligence, sound judgment, and the utmost discretion in handling sensitive donor and institutional information.
- Commitment to the highest standards of work ethic and a job done well at all times, as well as a deep dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusive community engagement.
- Experience with donor databases (Raiser’s Edge preferred).
- Proficiency with Google suite and other digital tools.
- Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends for events; ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
About Graland
A great school never sits still. It keeps going, growing and evolving. Graland Country Day School is an independent school in Denver that serves students in preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school. Since the school’s founding in 1927, Graland has delivered an intellectually robust, character-based educational experience derived from current research about how children learn.
While so much in the world is changing, the school’s focus remains the same: Graland is faithful to the enduring aspects of its mission while seeking new ways to promote character and intellectual excellence. We inspire students to pursue excellence with passion and intent - academically, creatively and in their personal growth as engaged citizens and thoughtful leaders so that they learn to value individual differences and divergent thinking. We are constantly looking for ways to improve our program and keep it relevant for the next generation of students. Guided by our mission, values, Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity Philosophy Statement and strategic plan, we go to extraordinary lengths to give children the best education possible.
Our current enrollment totals 700, and we have just over 100 faculty members, 70 percent of whom have advanced degrees. Graland’s faculty and staff enjoy a collaborative, supportive environment where each member is encouraged to be a lifelong learner. Professional development, onsite childcare, a desirable location in the heart of Denver and other benefits make Graland a dynamic, inclusive and innovative workplace.
Our Mission
Achieve intellectual excellence,
build strong character,
enrich learning through the arts and athletics,
and prepare our students to be
engaged citizens and thoughtful leaders.
Our Motto: Ascende Omnem Montem - Climb Every Mountain
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. The annual salary is between $75,000- $90,000. Benefits include professional development, employer-paid health, vision, dental and life insurance, paid time off for school holidays and school vacations, as well as participation in a retirement plan. Daily free lunch, access to an on-campus workout facility and opportunities based on availability for subsidized on-site childcare.
Graland Country Day School is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Graland Country Day School to comply fully with all laws barring discrimination
against employees, or applicants, for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, age,
national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, military discharge status or physical or mental
handicap, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, discipline, demotion, rates of pay or other compensation, employee benefits, tuition assistance programs and termination of employment.
(revised 07/07/2026)
