Careers
Long Trail School (LTS) is looking for employees who are passionate about teaching, relate well to young adolescents, and can contribute to our overall school community. LTS seeks teachers who can actively engage students in the learning process. LTS is fortunate to have an abundance of natural resources both on campus and in the surrounding communities to utilize as classroom space. LTS desires creative, dynamic individuals who can share their passions with our students as we strive to provide them with rich, powerful educational experiences both in and out of the classroom.
Unless otherwise indicated, please send a cover letter and resume to Dean of Faculty Sean Dempsey.
Long Trail School (LTS) is looking for a person who is passionate about teaching, relates well to adolescents, and can contribute to the overall school community. LTS seeks a teacher who can actively engage students in the learning process. LTS is fortunate to have an abundance of natural resources both on campus and in the surrounding communities to utilize as classroom space. LTS desires a creative, dynamic individual who can share their passions with our students as we strive to provide them with rich, powerful educational experiences both in and out of the classroom.
A strong candidate will have excellent subject expertise in English/Language Arts and some experience teaching high school students. The strong candidate will have some experience and interest in working on a teaching team and understand the developmental needs of Upper School students. At LTS, we know that building a positive, engaging, and supportive environment for students is an essential part of their learning and development. This candidate will set clear academic and behavioral expectations for students to create a positive environment and maximize learning.
This position will start in late August at the start of the school year.
Long Trail School, located in Dorset, VT, is an International Baccalaureate World School offering students a world-class education from grades 6-12. Founded in 1975, LTS now serves over 250 students on our idyllic campus in the heart of Dorset Hollow. We take pride in our talented and committed faculty who strive for each student to reach their full potential within our compassionate community.
Primary Responsibility: The Advancement Coordinator works closely with the Director of Admissions and Advancement, the Head of School, our faculty, and our volunteers to provide leadership for the Advancement Operating Plan. As we work to cultivate a strong culture of philanthropy throughout the school and the greater community, the Advancement Coordinator is responsible for the development and implementation of Long Trail’s annual giving program as well as related donor cultivation and stewardship efforts.
Essential Duties:
- In alignment with the Strategic Plan, collaborates directly with the Director of Admissions and Advancement and Head of School on Advancement operations to ensure smooth integration of LTS annual giving, communications, marketing, and development operations.
- Develops and executes innovative fundraising strategies to advance the Annual Fund and expand and diversify the donor pool with emphasis on support for financial aid, facilities enhancement, and innovation.
- Actively manages a portfolio of individual, corporate, and foundation donors and cultivates relationships with other key community stakeholders.
- Collaborates with the Director of Admissions and Advancement as well as the Director of Communications to develop content for the website, direct mail, email, social media and other communication platforms to improve the school’s overall visibility and reputational identity.
- Coordinates promotional content creation and usage across the Offices of Admission, Communication, Student Life, Athletics, and the Visual and Performing Arts.
- Produces monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on annual giving and donor engagement.
- Oversees coordination of all fundraising event logistics.
- Identifies, recruits, cultivates, and develops Advancement volunteers and stewards a volunteer leadership structure.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Outstanding interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, a strong, responsible work ethic, and the ability to collaborate with all of the school’s diverse constituents while maintaining strict confidentiality.
- Knowledge of annual giving, special events, and donor and alumni relations.
- Superior written and verbal communication skills. Graphic design skills are a plus.
- Ideal candidates will have professional experience in fundraising and/or marketing and communications. Experience working in independent schools or higher education is a plus.
- Demonstrated commitment to excellence, detail, and an ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic school environment.
- Willingness to travel and be flexible with hours including some evenings, weekends, and holidays.
To apply, candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and list of references to Katie Redding, Director of Admissions and Advancement, via email: kredding@longtrailschool.org
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