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Development and Communications Associate
Harlem Academy
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Posted: 24-Jun-25
Location: New York, New York
Type: Full Time
Salary: $48,000-$58,000
Categories:
Communications/PR
Development/Fund Raising
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
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.
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.