Located in the beautiful Forest City, Matthews Hall is a longstanding, co-educational JK to Grade 8 school founded in 1918 in London, is a member of the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP), the Canadian Accredited Independent Schools (CAIS) and the Ontario Conference of Independent Schools (CIS).
POSITION: Manager of External Relations START DATE: December 2026 DESCRIPTION Matthews Hall is currently seeking a Manager of External Relations to join our team. The ideal candidate has professional experience with Advancement, Admissions and Events at an independent school. Experience with donor research, data collection and management, and the effective use of data, along with admissions management, planning, marketing, and communications, will be considered an asset. A record of integrity, collaboration, teamwork and professionalism, as well as evidence of an excellent rapport with children and parents, will be important considerations when filling this vacancy.
All Matthews Hall employees are required to uphold the core values that guide our school’s mission: community, excellence, inclusion, joy of effort, personal growth, respect and responsibility and a spirit of caring.
Duties include Advancement Data Management using Raiser’s Edge
Fundraising - coordinate and conduct research and outreach initiatives, gift acknowledgement & stewardship




Ongoing receipting for all gifts
Audit, Donor and Enrolment reports
Advancement Committee – attend meetings and minute
Ambassadors – coordinate the school and class ambassador program
Alumni research and database updates, and correspondence
Admissions Support families through the admissions process
Manage inquiries
Maintain up to date data on the admissions process from inquiry to enrolment
Plan and Co-ordinate Open Houses
Onboarding new students
Event Management and Support Annual Fundraising Gala – Manage, attend and participate in 10 meetings and ongoing work
Current Parent Reception – Manage and attend
WinterFest
Alumni Night at Boler
Coffee with the Head of School
Founder's Day
Graduation
Grand Day
Grade 9 Yearbook Signing Day
We offer a competitive benefits package, a collegial workplace and an atmosphere that joyously embraces the learning journey. Each member of the team is valued and encouraged to participate in the life of the school. Remuneration is commensurate with experience with a range from $60,000 - $90,000.
We thank all applicants.
However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please no phone calls or email inquiries.

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📌 Manager of External Relations (Ontario)
🏢 CAIS
📍 Ontario