About the Mukilteo Schools Foundation
The Mukilteo Schools Foundation (MSF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting students & staff across the Mukilteo School District through grants, scholarships, & community partnerships. Our work helps remove barriers, enrich learning opportunities, & invest in student success.

 

We are a growing foundation with an engaged Board & strong community support, we are seeking a hands-on Executive Director to lead day-to-day operations & help grow our impact.
 

Position Overview
The Executive Director is the primary operating, development, & communications leader of the Mukilteo Schools Foundation. This part-time role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution & serves as the public face of the MSF. This role actively builds & maintains relationships with community partners, local businesses, civic organizations, & stakeholders through regular outreach, meetings, & community presence. The Director represents the MSF at community events, chamber meetings, & partner gatherings to strengthen visibility, relationships, & philanthropic support.

The Executive Director works closely with the Board of Directors & is responsible for fundraising, donor stewardship, communications, events, program administration, organizational operations, & other duties as assigned. This position is ideal for a self-directed professional who enjoys building relationships, managing systems, & seeing tangible results from their work.

Position Details

• Reports To: President, MSF Board of Directors

• Status: Part-time, up to 30 hours per week

• Compensation: $35–$40 per hour, depending on experience

• Compensation Review: This position includes a performance-based compensation review at six (6)
  months. Compensation adjustments may be made based on demonstrated performance, fundraising achievements, scope of responsibility, & organizational growth.

• Schedule: Flexible; some evenings & weekends required

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This is an at-will, exempt, & 50%-time position. Hybrid work environment: remote, in the community, & in person at pre-set meeting locations.

Key Responsibilities

Board Support & Organizational Operations

• Attend monthly Executive Board & Board of Directors meetings

• Create & distribute meeting packets in collaboration with the Board President

• Take meeting notes & prepare & distribute official meeting minutes

• Send regular MSF updates to Board members

• Manage the MSF calendar, schedules, & invitations

• Maintain & organize MSF documents & files

• Ensure accurate record keeping & adherence to nonprofit best practices

• Support the President, officers, & committees in making recommendations & implementing policies programs.

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Fund Development & Donor Stewardship

• Maintain & update donor records in the MSF’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system

• Run CRM reports for bookkeeping, reporting, & board use

• Manage donor acknowledgments, including gift receipts & thank-you communications

• Meet with current & prospective donors to build relationships

• Create & send donor emails & newsletters

• Lead planning & execution of all fundraising events. Manage event logistics, coordinate volunteers, work with event contractors, & ensure legal requirements are met for events.

• Develop passive fundraising opportunities

Marketing, Communications & Digital Engagement

• Create graphics & marketing materials​

• Write & distribute media releases

• Create, manage, & post content on Facebook, Instagram, & LinkedIn

• Support website updates & digital communications

• Create & distribute the MSF’s annual report highlighting impact & donors

• Create other MSF products as assigned

• Design, develop, & oversee a comprehensive event marketing calenda

 

Program Administration & Impact

• Support administration of all MSF programs

• Coordinate any application processes, communications, & award timelines

• Assist in evaluating program effectiveness & student impact

• Identify opportunities for future programs aligned with student & district needs

• Assist Board in developing strategic plan

• Develop planned giving program

Qualifications

• Experience in nonprofit operations, fundraising, communications, or community leadership

• Comfortable utilizing CRM systems & digital tools

• Experience with donor communications, data management, & reporting

• Strong skills in public speaking/public relations, social media & writing collateral marketing pieces

• Highly organized & able to manage multiple priorities independently

• Comfortable representing an organization publicly & building relationships

• Commitment to educational equity & student success

Why Join the Mukilteo Schools Foundation?

• Opportunity to lead & grow a mission-driven organization

• Flexible, part-time schedule

• Engaged Board & strong community partnerships

• Role designed to evolve as the MSF grows in funding & impact

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Application Deadline: February 6th, 2026

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How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter describing your interest & relevant experience the following to:

 

President@MukilteoSchoolsFoundation.org