Director of Communications and Advancement
Alma del Mar, New Bedford, MA, United States
About Alma
Alma del Mar is a K-8 charter school whose mission is to put every one of our scholars on the
path to college
and to challenge them to be
service-minded leaders . We do this by immersing our scholars in a highly demanding, highly supportive environment where they receive a content–rich education. As an Expeditionary Learning school, Alma brings to life a
three dimensional vision of student achievement
that includes mastery of knowledge and skills, character, and high-quality student work.
We’re located in New Bedford, Massachusetts, a beautiful coastal city known for its history as the heart of the whaling industry and as a central hub of the abolitionist movement.
Alma gets
results
for kids. Alma scholars not only outperform their district peers on MCAS, they often outperform their peers in the surrounding suburbs. In some areas, our scholar achievement now matches some of the highest performing schools in the Commonwealth. We have been nationally recognized for our work with English Language Learners.
Director of Communications and Advancement Alma del Mar’s Director of Communications and Advancement amplifies the compelling story of our schools while building relationships that help advance the critical work of putting New Bedford kids on a college trajectory. This includes maintaining strong relationships with donors, local organizations and public officials. The Director oversees all internal and external messaging.
Primary Responsibilities 1. Family Engagement
Oversee the Family Communications Team to ensure all communications are aligned across the network and accessible to all families
Manage Family Engagement Team members and represent family interests to the network leadership team
Lead Family Survey promotion and analyze Family Survey data for leadership teams.
Lead on setting and executing Scholar Recruitment strategy
Coordinate with campus leaders, network leaders, and the Family Engagement Team on scheduling and creating agendas for parent group meetings
2. Advocacy, Community Relations & External Communications
Craft and share Alma’s story to a wide audience including potential donors, families, municipal and state partners and potential staff
Manage Alma’s social media presence
Engage political, community, and business leaders
Develop and implement communications strategy to include the diverse community we serve linguistically and culturally
Identify opportunities for Alma to engage meaningfully with community groups
3. Internal Organizational Engagement and Communications
Collaborate with the Executive Director to craft internal communications to staff
Lead special projects for staff engagement such as: planning annual staff parties, annual staff gift, annual staff retreat and staff appreciation week
4. Fundraising
Craft annual appeal and annual report theme and content
Fundraise approximately $500k–$1 million annually through a variety of initiatives including major planned giving and annual gifts, institutional, corporate, and government grants
Manage donor relationships
Identify and pursue grant opportunities in line with Alma's priorities and budgetary needs
Ensure Alma fulfills guidelines of grant-funded programs (such as non-profit, state and federal grants).
Work with the Board of Directors Development Committee
Who We’re Looking For We seek outstanding staff with the following qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in communications, nonprofit management, public administration, or a related field is a plus
Minimum 5 years of experience in communications or development in a school setting with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role
Experience in an urban school charter school is a plus
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives for a variety of audiences
Demonstrated track record of successful fundraising, including managing a portfolio of individual donors, grants, and/or corporate partnerships
Experience managing social media platforms and digital communications, including content creation and analytics
Strong relationship-building skills and experience engaging donors, community leaders, and elected officials
Authorization to work in the United States is required
Deep commitment to educational equity and closing the opportunity gap for underserved students
English proficiency is required
Multilingual candidates are highly encouraged to apply, especially those with proficiency in Spanish. Fluency is in Portuguese or Cape Verdean Creole will also be an asset to this role.
What You Can Expect
A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance and retirement
A salary based on years of experience in the range of $100,000-$110,000
This is an on-site position, candidates should be available to commute to New Bedford, MA daily.
Weekly meetings with a manager who supports you
Friendly, supportive, #almazing colleagues
Compensation:
Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package.
Alma del Mar is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. People from all diverse backgrounds and identities are strongly encouraged to apply. Spanish language proficiency is a plus.
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Alma del Mar is a K-8 charter school whose mission is to put every one of our scholars on the
path to college
and to challenge them to be
service-minded leaders . We do this by immersing our scholars in a highly demanding, highly supportive environment where they receive a content–rich education. As an Expeditionary Learning school, Alma brings to life a
three dimensional vision of student achievement
that includes mastery of knowledge and skills, character, and high-quality student work.
We’re located in New Bedford, Massachusetts, a beautiful coastal city known for its history as the heart of the whaling industry and as a central hub of the abolitionist movement.
Alma gets
results
for kids. Alma scholars not only outperform their district peers on MCAS, they often outperform their peers in the surrounding suburbs. In some areas, our scholar achievement now matches some of the highest performing schools in the Commonwealth. We have been nationally recognized for our work with English Language Learners.
Director of Communications and Advancement Alma del Mar’s Director of Communications and Advancement amplifies the compelling story of our schools while building relationships that help advance the critical work of putting New Bedford kids on a college trajectory. This includes maintaining strong relationships with donors, local organizations and public officials. The Director oversees all internal and external messaging.
Primary Responsibilities 1. Family Engagement
Oversee the Family Communications Team to ensure all communications are aligned across the network and accessible to all families
Manage Family Engagement Team members and represent family interests to the network leadership team
Lead Family Survey promotion and analyze Family Survey data for leadership teams.
Lead on setting and executing Scholar Recruitment strategy
Coordinate with campus leaders, network leaders, and the Family Engagement Team on scheduling and creating agendas for parent group meetings
2. Advocacy, Community Relations & External Communications
Craft and share Alma’s story to a wide audience including potential donors, families, municipal and state partners and potential staff
Manage Alma’s social media presence
Engage political, community, and business leaders
Develop and implement communications strategy to include the diverse community we serve linguistically and culturally
Identify opportunities for Alma to engage meaningfully with community groups
3. Internal Organizational Engagement and Communications
Collaborate with the Executive Director to craft internal communications to staff
Lead special projects for staff engagement such as: planning annual staff parties, annual staff gift, annual staff retreat and staff appreciation week
4. Fundraising
Craft annual appeal and annual report theme and content
Fundraise approximately $500k–$1 million annually through a variety of initiatives including major planned giving and annual gifts, institutional, corporate, and government grants
Manage donor relationships
Identify and pursue grant opportunities in line with Alma's priorities and budgetary needs
Ensure Alma fulfills guidelines of grant-funded programs (such as non-profit, state and federal grants).
Work with the Board of Directors Development Committee
Who We’re Looking For We seek outstanding staff with the following qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in communications, nonprofit management, public administration, or a related field is a plus
Minimum 5 years of experience in communications or development in a school setting with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role
Experience in an urban school charter school is a plus
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives for a variety of audiences
Demonstrated track record of successful fundraising, including managing a portfolio of individual donors, grants, and/or corporate partnerships
Experience managing social media platforms and digital communications, including content creation and analytics
Strong relationship-building skills and experience engaging donors, community leaders, and elected officials
Authorization to work in the United States is required
Deep commitment to educational equity and closing the opportunity gap for underserved students
English proficiency is required
Multilingual candidates are highly encouraged to apply, especially those with proficiency in Spanish. Fluency is in Portuguese or Cape Verdean Creole will also be an asset to this role.
What You Can Expect
A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance and retirement
A salary based on years of experience in the range of $100,000-$110,000
This is an on-site position, candidates should be available to commute to New Bedford, MA daily.
Weekly meetings with a manager who supports you
Friendly, supportive, #almazing colleagues
Compensation:
Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package.
Alma del Mar is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. People from all diverse backgrounds and identities are strongly encouraged to apply. Spanish language proficiency is a plus.
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