Join Our Mission to Empower Students
We are seeking innovative, creative problem-solvers who are passionate about furthering educational excellence in public schools. We are looking for people from different career paths and backgrounds that thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic team environment. If you share in our mission and genuinely care about students, we encourage you to apply to IPSF.
Irvine Public Schools Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), religion, marital status, registered domestic partnership status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.
IPSF complies with the CA Fair Chance Act.
Current Open Positions
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT & CEO
At Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF), we believe that every student deserves an educational experience complete with access to music, arts, and science programs, both during the school day and outside of the classroom. With community support and investment, together we can provide opportunities for our children that will help foster the next generation of thinkers, innovators, and creators.
The Opportunity
IPSF is seeking a highly organized and professional Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to the President & CEO and Chief Impact Officer. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, exercises sound judgment and discretion, and enjoys supporting executive leadership, Board and donor relations, special events, and day-to-day office operations.
What You’ll Do:
- Provide high-level administrative support to the CEO and CIO, including calendars, meetings, travel, communications, and presentation materials.
- Support Board and key stakeholder communications, meetings, materials, and follow-up.
- Assist with donor relations activities, stewardship tracking, special events, programs, and special projects.
- Help manage office operations, vendors, supplies, records, and other administrative needs.
- Handle confidential information with discretion and ensure timely follow-through on executive and organizational priorities.
What We’re Looking For:
- Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills with strong attention to detail.
- Sound judgment, professionalism, discretion, and the ability to manage confidential or sensitive information.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with executive leadership, Board members, donors, staff, and external stakeholders.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
- Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three years of executive-level administrative support experience required; event planning and donor and/or Board relations experience highly preferred.
Position Details:
Full-time, exempt | Salary range: $75,000-$81,000, depending on qualifications and experience | Irvine, CA. Typical schedule is Monday through Friday within normal office hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional evening or weekend events. IPSF currently operates on a hybrid schedule with two in-office collaboration days and three remote workdays.
To Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter through CareerPlug.
Irvine Public Schools Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IPSF considers qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, California, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process.
DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE
At Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF), we believe that every student deserves an educational experience complete with access to music, arts, and science programs, both during the school day and outside of the classroom. With community support and investment, together we can provide opportunities for our children that will help foster the next generation of thinkers, innovators, and creators.
The Opportunity
IPSF is seeking an experienced Development Associate to support fundraising initiatives and help advance the organization’s mission. Working closely with the Director of Development and Development Coordinator, this role contributes to annual appeals and events, grant research and management, donor cultivation, community outreach, sponsorship fulfillment, online giving, donor data, and fundraising analysis.
What You’ll Do:
- Support the planning and execution of annual appeals, seasonal appeals, special events, and third-party fundraising activities.
- Research foundation and corporate funding opportunities and manage the grant application process, including writing, submissions, tracking, and deadlines.
- Support donor cultivation and fundraising initiatives while building positive relationships with donors, Board members, corporations, and community partners.
- Coordinate in-kind donations and sponsor and giving circle recognition and benefit fulfillment.
- Help manage online giving platforms, event websites, donation forms, donor data, reporting, and analysis to support fundraising strategy.
What We’re Looking For:
- Working knowledge of fundraising functions and the ability to work proactively and independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Experience with data management and reporting; experience with Bloomerang or similar fundraising software preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred; four or more years of experience in nonprofit development, community outreach, and data management strongly preferred; grant writing experience preferred.
Position Details:
Full-time, exempt | Salary range: $73,500–$76,500, depending on qualifications and experience | Irvine, CA. IPSF currently operates on a hybrid schedule with two in-office collaboration days and three remote workdays. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required with advance notice.
To Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter through CareerPlug.
Irvine Public Schools Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IPSF considers qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, California, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process
FINANCE ASSISTANT RECEIVABLES
At Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF), we believe that every student deserves an educational experience complete with access to music, arts, and science programs, both during the school day and outside of the classroom. With community support and investment, together we can provide opportunities for our children that will help foster the next generation of thinkers, innovators, and creators.
The Opportunity
IPSF is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Finance Assistant Receivables to support the Finance Department with revenue processing, financial recordkeeping, deposits, and general accounting and administrative activities. This role is ideal for someone who is accurate, dependable, comfortable working with financial information, and able to manage multiple priorities while providing support across the organization.
What You’ll Do:
- Process and record donor contributions, grants, and other revenue transactions, ensuring supporting documentation is complete and accurate.
- Prepare bank deposits and deposit records for revenue received through checks, ACH transfers, online giving platforms, credit cards, and other payment methods.
- Maintain organized financial records and supporting documentation, and collaborate with internal departments to ensure revenue transactions are recorded accurately.
- Provide backup support for Accounts Payable and petty cash administration, and assist with year-end closing activities and audits.
- Provide general accounting, administrative, mail, event, and special project support while maintaining the confidentiality of financial, donor, and organizational information.
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Strong attention to accuracy and detail, with critical thinking, problem-solving, and mathematical skills.
- Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and financial recordkeeping, with the ability to work cooperatively across departments.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
- High school diploma and two to three years of office experience performing detailed tasks required; associate’s degree and finance experience preferred.
Position Details:
Part-time, non-exempt | Salary range: $19.00-$23.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience | Irvine, CA. IPSF currently operates on a hybrid work schedule. The specific in-office and remote schedule for this part-time position will be determined based on the position’s work schedule. Occasional evening or weekend events may be required.
To Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter through CareerPlug.
Irvine Public Schools Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IPSF considers qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, California, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process.