Development, Admissions and Publications Coordinator
The Learning Project Elementary School, Boston, MA
Development, Admissions and Publications Coordinator
The Learning Project is a small elementary school centrally located in Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood. We believe in nurturing students’ academic and personal growth, encouraging the joy and creativity within each child, and taking advantage of all that our city setting has to offer. For over fifty years, the core of the school’s Mission has remained: to enroll a diverse group of students, provide them with exciting and age-appropriate learning opportunities, to help children develop strength of character, and to build a sense of connection through yearly traditions, cross-age opportunities, and meaningful whole school activities. As a uniquely small school, The Learning Project’s community remains its biggest strength, and core to that community is its dedicated faculty and staff who are committed to the school’s mission, its families, to supporting one another, and to their own personal and professional development.
The Learning Project is seeking its next Development, Admissions and Publications Coordinator to join its talented and passionate administrative team. The Coordinator works closely with the Assistant Head & Director of Community Relations, and, while responsibilities may vary, takes primary ownership for the following tasks in each domain of the role:
Development
Production and distribution of fundraising correspondence
Database management
Coordination of fundraising events
Admissions
Admissions data tracking,reporting and outreach
Serving as a point of contact for prospective families
Providing tours as needed
Coordination of admissions events, such as open houses
Publications
Coordination of the school’s biannual school magazine
Generation of monthly community newsletters
Managing the school’s social media presence
The Coordinator position is full time. Some in-person work is essential, but can be combined with remote work as needed. The position involves some evening and weekend activity. The school offers competitive salary, in addition to a wide variety of benefits including, but not limited to:
- Generous 403(b) program
- Medical Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- MBTA Link Pass for commuting
- Annual wellness stipend
- Dedicated professional development funds for each employee
- Paid personal days and six weeks vacation, in addition to all school holidays
Position Start Date – July 1, 2024
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher
- Experience with fundraising databases
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Strong written and proofreading skills
- Experience working with nonprofit and/or school organizations
- Highly organized and detail oriented
- Experience in graphic design a ‘plus’
To apply, please email the following to tlp@learningproject.org
- Application Cover Page
- Cover Letter
- Resume
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The Learning Project is an equal opportunity employer, and, as such, employment decisions at the school are based on merit, qualifications, and skills. The School is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants, without regard to age, military or veteran status, race (which shall include traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture, type, length, coverings and protective hairstyles), color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
This commitment is evident in all aspects of The Learning Project’s employment practices and policies, including recruiting, hiring, job assignment, promotion, compensation, discipline, discharge, benefits, and training.
The Learning Project Elementary School
