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Sarah was raised in Fairbanks, Alaska, spending her summers as a child playing in the mud along the banks of the Yukon River and winters playing under the study tables at the biomedical library of the University. She began her career in administration at an environmental research firm prior to moving to Washington. Between Alaska and Washington, Sarah has held Operational and Human Resources management positions in the environmental research, medical ethics, maritime, and manufacturing industries, and has held board positions at several educational non-profits. Currently, Sarah enjoys a career at Marcon Metal as International Human Resources Manager. She lives in Ferndale with her three children.
Frank was born in Baltimore, MD. However, circumstances took him to Pennsylvania and he never lived in Maryland again. Music was such an integral part of early life that he never imagined being without it. Early on, Frank took piano lessons. He was able to start playing trumpet and do lots of singing in high school. From then on it’s been pretty much an endless stream of lessons, courses, ensembles, bands, orchestras, liturgies, combos, shows, etc. Frank has a BA in Philosophy and Structural Linguistics from LaSalle University in Philadelphia. He also received a Masters in Education From Queens University in Ontario, Canada as well as a Masters in Music and Wind Ensemble Literature. He has taught math and music internationally, and currently teaches Integrated Math curriculum at Explorations Academy. Currently Frank plays trumpet in two ensembles at Western, and plays regularly with the talented people of Paul Sorensen’s Northern Lights Jazz Orchestra. He also directs the Bellingham High School Alumni Band. Mornings are spent teaching math and sometimes music at Explorations Academy. He enjoys reading, and teaching math affords him psychological grounding and mental balance. Contact: Email: frank@explorationsacademy.org
Heather is the CEO of Flanagan Leadership Group and a social entrepreneur with a passion for helping people experience their own greatness. She has been a lifelong student of “the human condition,” grappling with existential questions from an early age. She provides information and tools to help neurodiverse & exceptional business people find their own path to productivity. In her free time, heather enjoys playing bass guitar, co-working and playing in virtual reality, and exploring ideas and creativity with her two sons.
The Advancement Director is a key staff member in our small, nonprofit, educational organization. This person is responsible for taking the lead role in fund development and donor relations, while also supporting the outreach work of our organization. The Advancement Director (A.D.) interacts with other staff as well as volunteers, students, and parents, collaborating with and at times leading them to generate necessary philanthropic revenue. The A.D. will influence our organization through innovation, professional expertise, commitment, personal integrity, and a sense of humor. This 3/4 time position is an ideal platform for an energetic and experienced individual to deliver results and to earn the satisfaction of being a valued team member in a hands-on human service environment.
The successful candidate will be highly organized, efficient, skilled at handling multiple projects, and possess excellent interpersonal and administrative skills. The A.D. will manage major donor relations, grant writing, fundraising events, partnerships with businesses, and annual giving efforts. In each of these areas the A.D. will be supported by other staff and in many cases by volunteers. In addition, the A.D. will assist with promotional activities such as newsletters, public events, and outreach communications. The A.D. will also play an important role in supporting and contributing to our administrative team, working closely with the Administrative Manager and Executive Director. Further, this position involves being part of our overall staff team including faculty and program leaders. Flexibility, integrity, time management, and openness are crucial to successful performance in this highly dynamic and social setting.
About EA:
Our school was founded on three pillars of thought that a REAL education (Relevant, Engaged, Applied Learning) is personal, social, and global. Our mission is to ignite a passion for learning that inspires participants to collaborate effectively and take responsibility for positive global change. We value experiential learning, healthy individuals and communities, and environmental awareness. Since our founding, we have incorporated environmental education, field study, and ecological literacy into our core academics and summer programs. This helps students build an ethic of environmental stewardship and volunteerism into their life as a direct result of first-hand experiences where nature is the classroom. Community responsibility is also central to our mission, and students engage in service learning work with a variety of environmental, social justice, and other organizations.
Responsibilities
Fund Development: Take the lead role in developing philanthropic funding. This will include major donor cultivation and grant writing, maintaining and improving our Salesforce donor database, assisting in event coordination, and building partnerships with local businesses. Further, collaborating with the Executive Director, working with Board of Directors members as leading volunteers, preparing and delivering donor materials, coordinating annual giving, and donor acknowledgement and tracking are key components of this position. Ultimately the A.D. is our primary staff member responsible for leading fund development efforts and achieving fund development results.
Public Contact/Outreach: Help to increase the visibility of the organization through outreach activities, publications, and events; be present at community events, at times act as a spokesperson representing the organization. Assist in public contact and recruitment, at times answering phones and greeting visitors.
Communication: Website, & Newsletter: Provide leadership in writing, editing, producing and distributing publications. Assist with building our social media presence and with updating and expanding our website.
Staff Support: Provide assistance to other staff members as time allows. Tasks may include data entry, phone calls, running of errands, printing, and mailing.
Qualifications/Criteria
Reports to
The A.D. reports to the Head of School.
Contact
Before applying for this job please review our website, curriculum, mission, and program descriptions. This position requires incredible amounts of passion, dedication, flexibility, a high tolerance for adaptation, and a special measure of brilliance. Please provide an electronic resume and cover letter to jennifer@explorationsacademy.org. Applications received by May 20th, 2024 will receive priority. We maintain a nondiscrimination policy and are an equal opportunity employer.
Salary/Benefits
This is a .75 FTE salaried position (based on 30 hours/week), which may grow to 1.0 FTE. The salary range is $45,000- $60,000 per year depending upon experience. Work hours are somewhat flexible, and will include Fridays, and some evenings and weekends.
Expectations:
Employment under this contract is subject to all current policies, rules, and regulations and those that may hereafter be adopted or amended by the Board of Directors of GGI. Explorations Academy seeks individuals of all ethnic, socio-economic, geographic, and religious backgrounds to apply for this position. We are committed to maximizing the diversity of our organization and recruiting a team to reflect the diversity. Explorers Academy does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access as required by law.
Application Procedure:
Please submit an application by email by May 20th, 2024 to admin@explorationsacademy.org
The application should include:
