Employment Opportunities

MATH TEACHER
Kolbe Academy, the first faith-based recovery high school in the nation, is currently accepting applications for a full-time Mathematics instructor for the 2021-2022 school year. Multiple math courses may need to be taught depending on student needs. A desire to work in a unique school environment – with students in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction is a must. Qualified applicants will have a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics. A completed diocesan job application necessary. Please provide a resume, a letter of interest, and three references to Mr. John Petruzzelli, Principal, Kolbe Academy, principal@kolbe-academy.com or 395 Bridle Path Road, Bethlehem, PA 18017.

ADVANCEMENT DIRECTOR

Kolbe Academy is seeking a dynamic fundraising professional to lead a multi-faceted development and marketing effort. The candidate should be well-versed in multiple aspects of development work including major gift programs, annual giving, planned giving, event planning, social media and marketing. This is a key, full-time administrative staff position reporting to the Principal. The Kolbe Academy family is committed to students in recovery and their families through faith, academics, and service.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with Principal and Board of Directors in the implementation of a multi-faceted fundraising plan that meet the operational fundraising goals of the school
• Establish fundraising priorities that have the greatest impact on achieving fundraising goals in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Identify new major gift sources and serve as the school’s primary knowledge source for funding opportunities and philanthropic outlets.
• Lead the advancement efforts to significantly increase the numbers and size of major gifts.
• Prospect, cultivate, solicit, develop and maintain relationships with donors at all levels
• Plan, develop and direct the annual appeal campaigns and special fundraising events
• Research and submit grant proposals and track grant reporting requirements
• Oversee donor database (input, maintenance, and use) and all donor gift acknowledgements
• Lead and manage all aspects of key fundraising events including volunteer management, event promotion and execution, sponsorship solicitations
• Develop, design, and execute content generation that supports advancement of school’s mission including all fundraising and marketing materials, quarterly newsletter, annual report, and all social media content
• Communicate with and actively engage the various constituencies of the school, including the Board, faculty, parents, alumni and staff
• Keep current on important developments within the local, regional, and national funding scene.

Qualifications:

• Experience in a parochial or not-for-profit environment preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field; Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) certification is a plus
• A strong commitment to Catholic education and modeling Catholic values
• Superior communication skills, ability to conceptualize and execute strategic plans, the ability to interact confidently and effectively with school staff, students, donors, trustees, school administration, the media and alumni
• Excellent customer service, follow through, project management and decision-making skills
• High attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Excellent computer skills, including Office products, social media, website experience
• A high degree of credibility, integrity, and self-confidence is essential

To apply please send cover letter, resume, clearances and references to resumes@allentowndiocese.org

No phone calls please.
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