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COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY
To prioritize our school community's well-being, health, and safety, Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School will require all staff members to have completed their full COVID-19. In compliance with federal and state laws, we will be offering exemptions to employees who, for medical or strongly held religious reasons, cannot be vaccinated.
Working at Brooklyn Lab Charter School (BLCS) is unlike working in a traditional school environment. Our staff know the individual strengths and areas for growth of each of our scholars. By design, our schools are small communities where every scholar is known.
In addition to teaching their course, our faculty understands the value of collaboration. They share best practices across the network, mentor young educators who serve as Small Group Instructions, get and implement feedback from coaches and their instructional lead and work as a team to provide their scholars with a high-quality education.
Our focus on the whole scholar and in building our school community has established Brooklyn Lab as one of the best schools in the country for academic growth – adding two and three years of academic growth on average for our scholars. We invite you to be part of a transformation in education and to inspire a diverse group of scholars with a lifelong love of learning.
The Director of Development will plan and implement a development and fundraising program to provide for the short- and long-term needs of BLCS.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Works with the Chief Executive Officer to determine the mission, purpose, and priorities for BLCS regarding fundraising
- Sets annual monetary goals and budgets according to short- and long-term BLCS goals.
- Establishes yearly fundraising objectives for BLCS
- Maintains a list of potential financial donors, including corporations, foundations, and individuals.
- Produces relevant and informative fundraising literature for distribution to donors and the public.
- Researches potential sources of and applies for grants and public funding.
- Oversees the fundraising process and maintains records of receipts and disbursements of funds.
- Plans fundraising events that effectively communicate the mission of BLCS
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Extensive knowledge of fundraising strategies and principles.
- Excellent management and supervisory skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of charitable giving.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
Education and Experience:
- A bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a similar field is required.
- Five years of experience in fundraising for a nonprofit organization is highly preferred.
COMPENSATION
Salary range: $100,000-120,000, commensurate with experience and education.
In addition to competitive salaries, LAB benefits package includes:
- 80% cost share of health, dental, and vision plans
- Short & long term disability for eligible employees
- Free life insurance benefit of salary (up to a maximum of $100,000)
- Premium gym membership discount to LIFETIME GYM nationwide
- Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
- 100% matching contribution up to 6% to a LAB 403(b) retirement plan
- An individual professional development allowance per school year
BECOME BROOKLYN LAB!
Brooklyn LAB is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates of diverse backgrounds, and is committed to equal access for those with disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
