Organizational Overview: The Edward W. Brooke Charter School is a K-8 charter school, whose mission is to prepare students to attend and succeed in college. We are committed to closing the achievement gap in our country among low-income and minority students and believe that we can close that gap by cultivating powerful and effective teaching and learning environments. We are committed to building schools where every element of the program is designed to ensure that great teaching can flourish.
Founded in 2002 and located in the Roslindale neighborhood of Boston, the Brooke School serves approximately 450 students in grades K-8. Our students are predominantly minority (96% black and Latino) and low-income (72% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch). For the past 4 years, Brooke students have consistently ranked among the top achieving students in the city and the state on the state-administered MCAS tests in reading and math and our graduates have gone on to attend highly-selective, college-preparatory private and public high schools, often with full academic scholarships. On the 2009 MCAS, Brooke School 7th graders were the top performing school in the city on the 7th grade MCAS in both math and ELA, and in 7th grade math were the top performing school in the state of Massachusetts.
Position Overview The Edward W. Brooke Charter School is seeking a dynamic and engaging Director of External Relations to lead the creation and implementation of an effective outreach and expansion strategy. Reporting directly to the Founder/Middle School Principal and working closely with the senior leadership team, the Director of Marketing and Development will work to increase the visibility of the school through grant writing, media exposure, board development and advocacy. In addition, the Director will set ambitious fundraising goals, laying the groundwork for the potential expansion to a network of schools. Bringing a strong passion for the mission and vision of the Brooke school, the Director of Marketing and Development will thrive in an entrepreneurial and outcome-driven environment and contribute strategically to the overall mission and expansion of the school.
Responsibilities:
Develop and implement a comprehensive and innovative fundraising plan including prospect research, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship for both foundation and individual relationships
Oversee the development and execution of a strategic marketing and communications plan
Develop and disseminate high-quality, effective and consistent branding materials that clearly articulate the mission, vision and successes of the school
Prepare high-quality proposals, grants, reports, mailings, and acknowledgments required to support ongoing fundraising activities
Develop local and state-wide philanthropic, political, corporate and educational contacts as Edward W Brooke School champions to help increase the presence of charter schools in the state
In partnership with the senior leadership team, work to develop the overall strategic vision for the growth and expansion of the school
Qualifications:
Demonstrated passion for the mission, vision and values of the Edward W Brooke Charter School
Demonstrated success working in an entrepreneurial educational nonprofit environment or in public policy
Experience writing high quality grants and/or developing strategic marketing materials
Ability to think strategically while executing tactically within a resource-constrained environment
Ability to make decisions independently combined with an ability to work collaboratively
Creative, with the ability to identify effective and visually strong aesthetics
Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail combined with an ability to take initiative and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience required
To Apply: Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity, both in Word format and addressed to Jon Clarke, at http://jobs.cgcareers.org/application.aspx?id=1476 . Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
About Commongood Careers: The Edward W Brooke Charter School has partnered with Commongood Careers to conduct the search for a Director of External Relations. Commongood Careers is a nonprofit search service that connects talented individuals to organizations that are dedicated to creating positive social change. Founded and staffed by nonprofit professionals, Commongood Careers offers personalized, engaged services to jobseekers and organizations throughout the hiring process, as well as access to a wealth of knowledge about nonprofit careers. Learn more about nonprofit jobs at Commongood Careers.
