Career Opportunities
Assistant Director of Development and Communications, - Full Time Professional/Administrative
Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School and Corporate Work Study Program seeks an experienced and motivated professional to assume the position of Assistant Director of Development and Communications. The successful candidate will be involved with all advancement activities including fundraising, public relations and marketing projects.
Located in Takoma Park, MD, the school serves culturally diverse high school students who are selected based on their potential for college preparatory courses, employability, and on financial need. DBCR is co-sponsored by the Archdiocese of Washington and the Salesians of Don Bosco. The school is a member of the Cristo Rey Network, a national network of successful schools.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate:
• Supports the President and Development Director in all advancement activities, and is a key player in the school’s fundraising, marketing and public relations programs.
• Plans and manages production of all external communications including traditional, electronic and social media to facilitate contributions and promote awareness in the community.
•Collaborates with the Development Director to initiate and manage new programs.
•Assists with grant research, proposal writing and grant reports.
•Helps forge new strategic relationships and develop initiatives to strengthen and expand the school’s mission.
Qualifications:
•Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications or related field required. •Minimum four years directly related experience in Development with demonstrated success in raising $5,000 - $10,000 gifts.
•Prior experience in web management and social media required.
•Excellent writing and verbal communication skills. Proficiency with MS Office Suite required (Word, Excel PowerPoint and Outlook) and basic experience with fundraising software a plus.
The school’s planned growth and unique work study program demand a confident, motivated individual who has the ability to multi-task, work well with others, and succeed in a fast-paced environment.
Qualified candidates: Please submit a cover letter, resume, three references and a brief, relevant writing sample to: wyrschc@dbcr.org or mail to:
Claire Wyrsch, Director of Development
Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School and Corporate Work Study Program
1010 Larch Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912
Posting date: Thursday, December 22, 2011
Closing date: When filled
Chaperone and Safety Monitor-Part-Time
The Corporate Work Study Program has a need for an adult to meet their corporate work study students inside the Gallery Place Metro Station (Monday – Friday 7:45 – 8:45 am) to take attendance, check their professional attire, and help them safely board the trains. This one-hour commitment is perfect for individuals who live or work downtown and retired 'early risers'. Must enjoy working with high school students, effectively communicate in person and via phone, and be able to exercise good judgment with attention to student safety and discipline.
Weekly stipend provided. If you would like to help, please contact Alicia Bondanella @ 301-891-4750 x116 or Bondanellaa@dbcr.org.
NOTE: Preference is given to qualified employees in Agencies/Offices participating in the Archdiocese of Washington Wage & Salary Program, second to qualified employees of other Archdiocesan Agencies/Offices, Parishes and Schools and third to outside applicants. Candidates considered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, handicap or age.