Director of Communications and Advancement
Alma del Mar, 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
External Communications, Advocacy & Community Relations 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 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 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 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 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 or non-profit setting with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role is required Experience in an urban charter school is a plus 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 Authorization to work in the United States is required English proficiency is required Multilingual candidates are highly encouraged to apply, especially those with proficiency in Spanish. Fluency in Portuguese or Cape Verdean Creole will also be an asset to this role. In addition, the ideal candidate has the following competencies: Show me the Outcomes:
Filters every decision through the lens of potential impact on the organization, our schools, and our scholars High Demand, High Support:
Sets a high bar for self, colleagues, and the people we serve Crew:
Believes that working with a diverse crew – with a range of perspectives, backgrounds, and communication styles, across schools, leadership teams, and external stakeholders – makes us stronger and seeks to uncover and address personal biases and structural inequities It's Your Ship:
Takes collective responsibility for the success of the organization Challenge, Challenge:
Sees difficult problems as opportunities to increase capacity and grow skills and seeks out, and improves through, feedback “Front-of-the-room” Leadership:
Communicates clearly and strategically, both verbally and in written form, and is able to lead effectively with campus and network leaders and the board Proactive Systems Thinking:
Anticipates a need and builds a system that addresses it Detail Orientation & Accuracy:
Maintains high standards of precision and reliability Constructive Collaboration:
Develops trust-based partnerships and collaborates effectively across schools, leadership teams, and external stakeholders What You Can Expect
A comprehensive benefits package including:
Paid sick, personal, and vacation days, as well as paid holidays and school winter break Medical, dental, and vision insurance with PPO and HMO options Paid parental leave and short term disability available Multiple retirement options, including a 403(b) with matching
A salary based on years of prior experience in the range of $100,000-$120,000 This is an on-site position, candidates should be available to commute to New Bedford, MA daily with the possibility of hybrid work in the future. Weekly meetings with a manager who supports you This role reports to the Executive Director 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
External Communications, Advocacy & Community Relations 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 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 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 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 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 or non-profit setting with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role is required Experience in an urban charter school is a plus 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 Authorization to work in the United States is required English proficiency is required Multilingual candidates are highly encouraged to apply, especially those with proficiency in Spanish. Fluency in Portuguese or Cape Verdean Creole will also be an asset to this role. In addition, the ideal candidate has the following competencies: Show me the Outcomes:
Filters every decision through the lens of potential impact on the organization, our schools, and our scholars High Demand, High Support:
Sets a high bar for self, colleagues, and the people we serve Crew:
Believes that working with a diverse crew – with a range of perspectives, backgrounds, and communication styles, across schools, leadership teams, and external stakeholders – makes us stronger and seeks to uncover and address personal biases and structural inequities It's Your Ship:
Takes collective responsibility for the success of the organization Challenge, Challenge:
Sees difficult problems as opportunities to increase capacity and grow skills and seeks out, and improves through, feedback “Front-of-the-room” Leadership:
Communicates clearly and strategically, both verbally and in written form, and is able to lead effectively with campus and network leaders and the board Proactive Systems Thinking:
Anticipates a need and builds a system that addresses it Detail Orientation & Accuracy:
Maintains high standards of precision and reliability Constructive Collaboration:
Develops trust-based partnerships and collaborates effectively across schools, leadership teams, and external stakeholders What You Can Expect
A comprehensive benefits package including:
Paid sick, personal, and vacation days, as well as paid holidays and school winter break Medical, dental, and vision insurance with PPO and HMO options Paid parental leave and short term disability available Multiple retirement options, including a 403(b) with matching
A salary based on years of prior experience in the range of $100,000-$120,000 This is an on-site position, candidates should be available to commute to New Bedford, MA daily with the possibility of hybrid work in the future. Weekly meetings with a manager who supports you This role reports to the Executive Director 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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