Hiring: Development Manager - Rocketship Education, San Francisco, CA

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ABOUT ROCKETSHIP EDUCATION

Rocketship Education (www.rsed.org) is a network of public K through 5 charter schools serving primarily low-income students in neighborhoods where access to excellent schools is limited.  Using a blend of traditional instruction, adaptive technology and targeted tutoring, Rocketship strives to meet the unique needs of each and every student. But we believe that truly transformative schools do more than educate students; they empower teachers, engage parents and inspire communities. Together, we can eliminate the achievement gap in our lifetime.

Rocketship schools are located in San Jose, Milwaukee, and Nashville, but we realize the achievement gap stretches across the nation. We're opening new schools every year to help reach the millions of students striving in underperforming schools every day.

AT – A – GLANCE:

• Founded in 2007
• Headquartered in San Francisco Bay Area  
• 500 full-time staff
• With a mission to eliminate the achievement gap in our lifetime

 

ABOUT THE ROLE: DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

We’re looking for a detail-oriented, self-motivated individual to join our team as the Development Manager, reporting to the VP of Strategy & Scalability and working directly alongside the Chief Executive Officer, playing an integral role in the systematic build of the organization’s fundraising engine. Your role will blend the best of project management, sales, and communications, strategically defining and executing against a development plan and helping the CEO secure $15m in funding.

You love systems and obsess over how to manage projects and processes the most effective and efficient way possible to get the job done. You will have the freedom and encouragement to bring new ideas to the table as you help shape Rocketship’s fundraising practices and act as the driving force behind a significant campaign.

 

HERE'S WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE ROLE... 

LEGACY

The Outcomes From Your Work in this Role

• You will help Rocketship Education achieve our mission to eliminate the achievement gap in our lifetime.
• You will dive into a team of fun, passionate, super-smart folks who work together to meet our own high standards – and to create true systems change.
• You will help build a new department, creating scalable systems and practices that will support Rocketship’s rapid expansion.
• You will make things happen, responsible for driving forward a $15m fundraising campaign in your first few years, and seeing the huge impact these funds have on students across America.
• You will be on the cutting edge of the fight for education equality, helping fuel Rocketship’s growth as we triple in size over the next five years.

MASTERY

How This Role Will Help You Develop as a Professional

The skills and strengths that you will use and develop in this position are…

• You will work directly with the CEO and other executives to build strategic relationships and secure substantial funding commitments.
• You will hone your sales and communication skills, specifically within a development context.
• You will obsess over project management and love building scalable systems and processes.

FREEDOM

The Tangible and Intangible Perks and Benefits of This Role

We encourage our employees to be their full selves and to live fully. To do so, we offer:

• Generous benefits including health insurance, vacation, and a healthy salary based upon experience.
• Support and encouragement to grow as a professional and chart your own path in a fast-growing organization.
• A team environment where curiosity, innovation, and collaboration are central to our work culture. 

 

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE...

Pipeline Management:

• Building our funder pipeline through targeted research.
• Working closely with the VP of Strategy & Scalability and CEO to prioritize funder prospects, define engagement strategies, and maintain detailed track of progress.
• Keeping the executive team on track against funder engagement strategies and the broader development workplan.
• Assisting with fundraising-related communications to and discussions with the Rocketship Board of Directors.

Funder engagement:

• Assisting with pitch development and materials preparation – from creating presentations to drafting communications.
• Planning and attending school tours and other Rocketship fundraising events.
• Tracking all gifts and grants and owning the funder stewardship process, including gift acknowledgements, proactive outreach, and required reporting.
• Representing Rocketship Education at internal and external meetings and events.

Systems building:

• Completing implementation of funder database, including visioning and creating optimal reports and analyses.
• Building and codifying efficient processes and procedures for all steps of the fundraising process, including clearly defining engagement needed from across the organization.

 

WE'RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE...

• With an evident passion for Rocketship’s mission, matched with a strong work ethic and a belief that all students can achieve academic success.
• With 2-6 years of relevant experience working in a role requiring stellar project management, strategic/systems thinking, and communication skills.
• Who has an ability to prioritize work on multiple projects in a self-directed and results-oriented manner, paying close attention to detail and staying organized under tight deadlines.
• With strong research skills, excellent and engaging writing skills in both prose and presentations, impeccable editing and proofreading skills, and strong verbal communications skills.
• With exceptional relationship and interpersonal skills, and a proven track record of successful client relations and customer service experience.
• With a proven track record of proactively designing, executing, improving, and documenting internal systems to drive efficiency and effectiveness.
• Who is comfortable with ambiguity and experienced working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment – with ability and desire to help shape a new role and flexibly shift responsibilities over time as the role and department evolve.
• With demonstrated success “managing through influence,” driving results requiring contribution from a diverse set of stakeholders without direct oversight.
• Who is mature and self-motivated, confident in their opinions and comfortable contributing meaningful insights and ideas.
• Who has strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as the ability to quickly learn new software applications.
• Who lives in or is open to relocating to the San Francisco Bay Area.

Bonus if you are someone:

• With a Master’s degree
• With experience working in K-12 education.

 

HOW WILL WE KNOW YOU'RE THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THE ROLE?

Please complete the following application. Priority will be given to those applications submitted by 11:59pm PST on Monday, March 2, 2015. These short-answer questions are designed to replace a cover letter, so please take your time with them and copy in your answers from a separate document. If you are chosen as a finalist, you will first be interviewed by ReWork and then by Rocketship Education leadership. The final step in the hiring process will be to arrange personal reference calls to confirm details of your work history and performance.

WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU'RE SELECTED?

You’ll be invited to join our growing team in the San Francisco Bay Area. You’ll receive a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. If you have any questions about the role, please feel free to email us at tal...@rework.jobs.  We look forward to reading your application!