Mission:

Harlem Academy drives equity of opportunity for promising students, guiding them to thrive at the highest academic levels and one day make a mark on the world. As the only independent K-8 school in Manhattan dedicated to serving promising, low-income students, Harlem Academy fills a critical gap in the education landscape. Our program propels students to the top echelons of academic performance and then supports them on the path to and through college and into careers. The school has been recognized as an innovative model and  regularly publishes best practices in leading education journals and think tanks.

Responsibilities: 

Reporting to the development director, the development and communications associate will work with the development team on the execution of communications, annual giving, and donor cultivation strategies for the year.  

Communications

• Write articles for all major print and electronic communications (HA Journal, annual report, brochure, press releases, and eblasts), offering a window into the life of the school for parents and supporters
• Photograph, video, and report on school activities, including all events
• Serve as liaison to freelance photographer; manage photo and video files (Google Photos, Vimeo, Issuu)
• Manage work with printer and mailer for publications
• Lead video production as needed

Development:

• Manage mailings, including collaboration with the printer and mail house, in-house appeals, and foundation outreach 
• Research individual and foundation prospects
• Support the successful implementation of donor and volunteer meetings and events 
• Scan gifts and manage acknowledgment letters 
• Support Raiser’s Edge data entry as needed
• Support general development, communications, and strategy work as needed

Qualifications: 

• 3-4 years of related experience
• Bachelor’s degree and demonstrated interest in the school’s mission
• Excellent writer and storyteller 
• Strong interpersonal skills, with an ability to relate well with students, staff, supporters, and external vendors
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, including ability to schedule long-term projects and flexibility for last-minute opportunities 
• Raiser’s Edge or other database experience a plus

Compensation:

Harlem Academy offers a challenging and supportive work environment, leadership and professional growth opportunities, health benefits, 32 days of PTO plus holidays, and an annual salary ranging from $48,000 to $58,000 depending on experience. Applications for this position will be accepted on a rolling basis. The position is in-person Monday through Friday, with occasional work outside of regular hours.

How to apply:

Applicants are asked to submit a (1) cover letter, (2) resume, and (3) writing sample to Development Director, Katie Steinbach at careers@harlemacademy.org [Subject Line: Development and Communications Associate]. Applications will not be considered without all three pieces.

Harlem Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, national origin or ancestry, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, or any non-job related physical or mental disability. Furthermore, we value and respect all types of diversity and strongly encourage applicants from traditionally marginalized groups to apply.

About Harlem Academy

Harlem Academy is an independent school (grades K to 8) that drives equity of opportunity for promising students, guiding them to thrive at the highest academic levels and one day make a mark on the world. By combining selective admissions, full-need scholarships, and a rigorous curriculum, Harlem Academy propels traditionally overlooked students to the top echelons of academic performance. We measure our success and our students’ success with the same metric: the extent to which each child is meeting his or her potential within an advanced academic environment.

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