Careers

List of 5 items.

• Director of Development

  Role Title: Director of Development

  FLSA Status: Exempt

  Reports to: Chief Advancement Officer

  Direct Reports: Assistant Director of Annual Giving & Community Engagement; Development Systems & Events Coordinator

   

  Main Purpose of the Role: The Director of Development works closely with the Head of School and the Board of Trustees and supervises a small team to provide leadership for the Development program as it builds a strong culture of philanthropy throughout the school and global community. The goal of the Director of Development is to design programs of giving that attract the maximum gift support possible to the institution. The Director of Development serves as a member of the senior administrative team and reports directly to the Head of School.

   

  Key Responsibilities:

   

  • Establishes and executes forward-thinking development / advancement and strategic programs that optimally grow the annual, major, and capital campaigns, legacy gifts, and planned giving;
  • Oversees all aspects of the Development program, including fundraising, leading the annual giving program, guiding the capital campaign, soliciting corporate and foundation proposals, creating a strong alumni association, and managing special Development events;
  • Identifies, researches, and spearheads the implementation of a diverse and multifaceted fundraising program to support the school’s strategic vision, cultivating a culture of giving and gratitude across all constituencies and socio-economic strata;
  • Collaborate with enrollment management on PR initiatives and the marketing and communications office to create / produce fundraising-related communication materials to expand and enhance the school’s visibility and reputation;
  • Identifies corporate and foundation funding opportunities and helps draft grant applications;
  • Strengthens relationships with the school’s alumni and further develops alumni programming;
  • Develops a major donor solicitation plan and personally solicits major donors;
  • Enhances existing relationships while building new relationships, systems, and programs that further tap into the generosity and resources of the community;
  • Maintains a database of all contributors and provides development reports as required;
  • Manages the Development budget;
  • Supervises, nurtures, and develops the Development team;
  • Coordinates the school’s volunteerism efforts and acts as a Parent Association liaison;
  • Nurtures and maintains a highly collaborative relationship with the Head of School, the Board Chair, and individual board members, supporting them in all their fundraising responsibilities, and accompanying them on donor visits when appropriate.

   

  Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Belonging Commitments:

   

  • Engages in conversations with empathy and curiosity;
  • Listens to recognize the presence, ideas, and beliefs of all individuals within the Cathedral School for Boys community;
  • Practices courage and acts with integrity to speak up and speak out to stand up for what is right even when it is challenging or unpopular;
  • Upholds the process of reflection, healing, and repair, holding ourselves accountable and accepting responsibility for our actions.

   

  Skills and Competencies:

   

  • Proven success in directly soliciting and closing charitable gifts;
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with all of the school’s constituents while maintaining strict confidentiality;
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
  • Strategic thinker with a “can-do” style;
  • Warm, welcoming demeanor with an ability to work with a wide range of individuals from diverse backgrounds;
  • Outstanding knowledge of fundraising data software and database management software;
  • Experience working with and motivating volunteers and staff members;
  • Familiarity with the local community;
  • Ability to work some nights and weekends;
  • Ability to operate a motor vehicle and lift up to 25 pounds (reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions).

   

  	Required	Preferred
  Qualification	Bachelor’s degree	Master’s degree
  Experience	5+ years of experience in development, fundraising, or related nonprofit or professional experience	• Independent school or higher education experience • Event planning experience
  Prior Knowledge	Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Word, Excel, and mail merge functions) and Google Suite • Proficiency in Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge (database and Raiser’s Edge NXT) or similar fundraising software

   

  Compensation: Cathedral School for Boys offers a competitive Director of Development salary ranging $150,000–$180,000, depending upon experience. Additionally, Cathedral School for Boys consistently offers one of the most robust systems of benefits among independent schools in the Bay Area.

   

  Contact: Please send a cover letter and a resume to Burns Jones, Head of School, at jones@cathedralschool.net.

• Assistant Director of Annual Giving & Community Engagement

  Role Title: Assistant Director of Annual Giving & Community Engagement

  FLSA Status: Exempt

  Reports to: Director of Development

  Direct Reports: N/A

   

  Main Purpose of the Role: The Assistant Director of Annual Giving & Community Engagement is an integral member of our Development Office team responsible for fostering a culture of philanthropy, engagement, and volunteerism in support of Cathedral School for Boys. The ideal candidate for this position is a self-starter with a personable and outgoing nature, strong communication skills, a highly organized and detail-oriented approach to process, a sense of humor, and dedication to quality work.

   

  The Assistant Director oversees the school’s annual giving program, the Cathedral School Fund, which currently raises nearly $2M annually for the school’s general operations. In addition to coordinating all aspects of this fundraising effort, the Assistant Director fosters community engagement through outreach, communication, and events designed to sustain a culture of belonging, gratitude, and shared responsibility of stewardship across school constituencies, including current families, alumni, parents of alumni, faculty / staff, grandparents, and our extended community.

   

  Key Responsibilities

   

  Annual Giving — The Cathedral School Fund:

  jones@cathedralschool.net

  • Coordinates all aspects of the Cathedral School Fund;
  • Manages an effective program of targeted fundraising appeals to all Cathedral School constituencies, maximizing contributions and engagement over the course of the annual fundraising cycle;
  • Identifies and enlists volunteer leadership from among key constituencies and works with volunteers to meet fundraising and participation goals;
  • Prepares and compiles all materials for volunteer training, annual giving communications, solicitations, and constituent outreach;
  • Works with the Director of Marketing and Communications to create printed collateral, website content, online media, and other supporting media and materials for annual giving appeals;
  • Monitors and evaluates effectiveness of annual giving solicitation programs and tailors strategy to maximize donor engagement and fundraising;
  • Coordinates cultivation, acknowledgement, and stewardship plan for Cathedral School Fund donors and volunteers;
  • Identifies major gift prospects among annual donors based on giving history and profiles;
  • Maximizes the corporate matching gift potential among current and prospective donors;
  • Oversees the gift entry, acknowledgement, and quarterly pledge reminder processes; working with the Development Coordinator to ensure accurate, consistent, and timely record keeping;
  • Produces monthly updates on fundraising for Development Committee and Board meetings.

   

  Community Engagement:

  jones@cathedralschool.net

  • Coordinates events that support a successful annual giving program through community engagement, donor cultivation, and stewardship. Key events include a New Family Welcome Reception in the fall, Head of School Coffees, Patron Donor Receptions in the winter and spring, and related events for constituencies including trustees, alumni, and grandparents;
  • Assists the school’s Parents Association with community events, including the Fall Bash, All-Family Picnic, Grandparents & Special Friends Day, and the annual spring Celebration & Auction;
  • Works with the Director of Marketing and Communications to create printed collateral, website content, online media and other supporting media and materials for events and other development activities as applicable;
  • Attends Development and other school events and is a visible and engaged community member;
  • Assists with writing and generating accurate donor listings for our Annual Report;
  • Builds and runs Raiser’s Edge queries, mailings, exports, and reports to support department outreach and communications.

   

  Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Belonging Commitments:

   

  • Engages in conversations with empathy and curiosity;
  • Listens to recognize the presence, ideas, and beliefs of all individuals within the Cathedral School community;
  • Practices courage and acts with integrity to speak up and speak out to stand up for what is right even when it is challenging or unpopular;
  • Upholds the process of reflection, healing, and repair, holding ourselves accountable and accepting responsibility for our actions.

   

  Skills and Competencies:

   

  • Warm, welcoming demeanor and ability to communicate and engage with diverse individuals in formal and informal settings;
  • Resourcefulness and willingness to take initiative;
  • Highly organized approach to prioritizing workload and managing multiple deadlines;
  • Strong analytical problem-solving and collaboration skills;
  • Keen attention to detail and commitment to quality and accuracy;
  • Strong writing, editorial, and verbal communication skills;
  • Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality;
  • Positive attitude and ability to demonstrate enthusiasm for the mission, values, and goals of the school;
  • Availability to work some nights / weekends;
  • Ability to operate a motor vehicle and lift up to 25 pounds (reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions);
  • A flexible mindset and a sense of humor as “we believe that education thrives in a school where parents, teachers, students, and trustees know each other well, communicate comfortably and openly in an environment of mutual respect, and habitually laugh together.”

   

  	Required	Preferred
  Qualification	Bachelor’s degree
  Experience	3–5 years of experience in development, fundraising or related nonprofit or professional experience	Event planning experience
  Prior Knowledge	• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite • Proficiency in Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge (database and Raiser’s Edge NXT) or similar fundraising software

   

  Compensation: Cathedral School for Boys offers a competitive Assistant Director of Annual Giving & Community Engagement salary ranging $100,000–$130,000, depending upon experience. Additionally, Cathedral School for Boys consistently offers one of the most robust systems of benefits among independent schools in the Bay Area.

   

  Contact: Please send a cover letter and a resume to Megan Gardner, Director of Development, at gardner@cathedralschool.net.

• Development Systems & Events Coordinator

  Role Title: Development Systems & Events Coordinator

  FLSA Status: Exempt

  Reports to: Director of Development

  Direct Reports: N/A

   

  Main Purpose of Role: The Development Systems & Events Coordinator works closely with the Director of Development to provide administrative and systems support for all fundraising campaigns while also acting as the primary database administrator for donor records, gift processing, reporting, and business office reconciliation. Additionally, the Coordinator is the point person for planning and coordinating key events organized by the Development office.

   

  Key Responsibilities

   

  Systems Management, Gift Processing & Reporting:

   

  • Oversees and manages gift processing, including timely and accurate database entry, acknowledgement, and reporting to the business office;
  • Serves as the primary liaison between Development and the business office for account reconciliation and audit reporting;
  • Maintains accurate, up-to-date donor records;
  • Utilizes Raiser’s Edge reporting tools to measure and track fundraising progress and performance;
  • Creates and runs database queries, lists, and exports to support solicitations and mailings;
  • Manages and generates pledge reminders;
  • Oversees GiveCampus vendor relationship and system management;
  • Manages ancillary development systems such as Panorama and SeatRobot to support events.

   

  Administrative Office Support:

   

  • Generates lists and prepares mail merges for segmented fundraising appeals and other department mailings;
  • Prepares and compiles meeting and events materials;
  • Maintains accurate department files and records.

   

  Event and Volunteer Support:

   

  • Owns the planning and coordination of key events organized by the Development office throughout the year, including managing vendors and site logistics, organizing volunteers, and managing invitations / RSVPs;
  • Works closely with Parents Association volunteers to assist with special community events, including the Fall Bash, All-Family Picnic, and Grandparents & Special Friends Day, as well as the annual fundraising Celebration / Auction in the spring;
  • Provides ongoing support as needed for parent volunteers working on fundraising efforts and other school programs on campus;
  • Attends Development and other school events and is a visible and engaged community member.

   

  Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Belonging Commitments:

   

  • Engages in conversations with empathy and curiosity;
  • Listens to recognize the presence, ideas, and beliefs of all individuals within the Cathedral School for Boys community;
  • Practices courage and acts with integrity to speak up and speak out to stand up for what is right even when it is challenging or unpopular;
  • Upholds the process of reflection, healing, and repair, holding ourselves accountable and accepting responsibility for our actions.

   

  Skills and Competencies:

   

  • Commitment to high-quality work, productivity, and a keen attention to detail and accuracy;
  • Ability to organize and prioritize workload in a timely manner and handle multiple deadlines;
  • Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills;
  • Approachable personality and strong interpersonal and communication skills;
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion;
  • Enthusiasm for education and the values outlined by the mission of Cathedral School for Boys;
  • High degree of professionalism and commitment to cultural competency;
  • Availability to work some nights / weekends;
  • Ability to operate a motor vehicle and lift up to 25 pounds (reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions).

   

  	Required	Preferred
  Qualification	Bachelor’s degree
  Experience	1–3 years non-profit fundraising experience	3+ years working in Advancement or Development in education
  Prior Knowledge	Experience with fundraising, databases or similar relational database systems; Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite	Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge and Raiser’s Edge NXT

   

  Compensation: Cathedral School for Boys offers a competitive Development Systems & Events Coordinator salary ranging $60,000–$90,000, depending upon experience. Additionally, Cathedral School for Boys consistently offers one of the most robust systems of benefits among independent schools in the Bay Area.

   

  Contact: Please send a cover letter and a resume to Megan Gardner, Director of Development, at gardner@cathedralschool.net.

• Extended Day Program Staff / Afterschool Teacher

  Role Title: Extended Day Program (EDP) Staff / Afterschool Teacher

  FLSA Status: Part-time Non-exempt

  Reports to: Extended Day Programming Coordinator

  Direct Reports: N/A

   

  Main Purpose of the Role: The EDP Staff / Afterschool Teacher is responsible for developing and leading engaging afterschool activities, including both indoor and outdoor activities, snack time, and homework assistance; supervising students and responding to their needs and interests; and coordinating parent pick-up. This is a part-time, hourly position with shifts varying between 2:00–6:00pm, Monday–Friday, with summer months, holidays, and school breaks off.

   

  Key Responsibilities:

  • Overtly support and act in accordance with the school’s mission and values.
  • Maintain a safe yet fun environment for boys beyond the classroom; spend time outside on the roof play yard and in the gym, enjoy snacks and activities, and work on classroom assignments.
  • Manage program transitions and student pick-up.
  • Provide a safe physical and emotional environment for all students, encouraging the boys to take initiative to solve problems and helping them investigate, ask questions, and have fun.
  • Communicate with families.

   

  Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Belonging Commitments:

  • Engage in conversations with empathy and curiosity, listen to recognize the presence, ideas, and beliefs of all individuals within the Cathedral School community;
  • Practice courage and acting with integrity to speak up and speak out to stand up for what is right even when it is challenging or unpopular;
  • Uphold the process of reflection, healing, and repair, holding ourselves accountable and accepting responsibility for our actions.

   

  Skills and Competencies:

  • A passion for working with young people.
  • A positive, resilient disposition.
  • Attention to detail with strong organizational and communication skills.

   

  	Required	Preferred
  Qualification	High school diploma	• Bachelor’s degree in education or applicable field. • CPR, first aid, and AED certified.
  Experience	Experience working with children, e.g., nanny, teacher, tutor, coach.	Classroom instruction or supervisory experience.

   

  Contact: Please send a cover letter and a resume to Erin Bostrom, Director of Extended Day Program, at bostrom@cathedralschool.net.

   

  Compensation and Benefits: Rate of pay is $22.00–$25.00 / hour, depending on level of experience. Benefits include paid sick leave.

• On-Call Substitute Teacher

  Role Title: On-Call Substitute Teacher

  FLSA Status: Part-time, Non-exempt

  Reports to: Division Director

  Direct Reports: N/A

   

  Main Purpose of the Role: Substitute teachers provide classroom support in grades K–4 and lead subject-specific classes for grades 5–8. Substitute teachers will also perform school-related duties including lunch and recess supervision.
  
  

  Key Responsibilities:

  • Actively engage with students in classroom activities
  • Use effective classroom management strategies
  • Implement lesson plans when applicable
  • Supervise students at recess and lunch
  • Use technology as needed
  • Maintain the tidiness of the classroom

   

  Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Belonging Commitments:

  • Engage in conversations with empathy and curiosity, listen to recognize the presence, ideas, and beliefs of all individuals within the Cathedral School community;
  • Practice courage and acting with integrity to speak up and speak out to stand up for what is right even when it is challenging or unpopular;
  • Uphold the process of reflection, healing, and repair, holding ourselves accountable and accepting responsibility for our actions.

   

  Skills and Competencies:

  • A passion for working with young people
  • A positive, resilient disposition
  • Attention to detail with strong organizational and communication skills

  	Required	Preferred
  Qualification	High school diploma; proof of COVID-19 vaccination; CA Live Scan; negative TB test	CPR, first aid, and AED certified
  Experience	Relevant teaching experience working in a school setting

   

  Compensation and Benefits: Cathedral uses a daily rate of $240 for substitute teachers.

   

  Contact: Please send a cover letter and a résumé to Director of Upper School, Lukas Rahlson, at rahlson@cathedralschool.net.