Currently Hiring:
DIRECTOR of ADVANCEMENT
Send Resume and Cover Letter to: careers@landingschool.edu
Position Title: Director of Advancement
Reports to: President
Compensation/Rate: Commensurate with Experience
Job Description: The Director of Advancement plans, manages, and directs the fundraising and alumni engagement strategy, including major gifts, annual giving and grants, and alumni relations. In addition, the Director plays a role in external communications.
Objectives: Build and maintain an active alumni engagement program and secure revenue for the school, by attracting new donors for major gifts, managing annual appeals, and continuing to build and enhance relationships with existing donors.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide stewardship and recognition of existing donors and cultivate potential donors to increase support of the school.
Identify new major donors to the school and build long-lasting relationships.
Spearhead the school’s fundraising and alumni relations program.
Cultivate individual, corporate and foundation support, and develop new partnerships.
Work with President to manage all aspects of donor prospecting, cultivation, stewardship, and individual giving.
Provide staff support to the Board of Trustee’s Advancement Committee.
Seek and prepare foundation, federal, and state grant proposals.
Provide leadership for the annual appeal, major gift solicitation, and planning and implementing special fundraising projects and capital campaigns.
Prepare external communications including press releases, donor materials, grant proposals, and newsletters.
Increase awareness of The Landing School among alumni, friends, the marine industry, and the wider community.
Manage and maintain the CRM database of past, current, and future donors.
Manage and maintain the CRM database of alumni.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree preferred.
Higher education fundraising experience with a track record of securing major gifts and a demonstrated ability to work with high-net-worth donors.
Five-to-ten-years of progressively responsible fundraising and alumni relations experience.
Demonstrated ability soliciting and closing major gifts in the five to six-figure range.
Strategic thinker with excellent communication, organization, and planning skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database management.
Prior grant writing experience a plus.
Knowledge of the Marine Industry a plus.
Experience with DonorPerfect software a plus.
A commitment to the mission and values of The Landing School.
Other important characteristics include a strong work ethic, competitive nature, personal integrity, emotional intelligence, and a sense of humor.
Founded in 1978 by John Burgess and Cricket Tupper, The Landing School remains committed to its mission to effectively prepare students for careers in the marine industry. The Landing School is the first school of its type to be accredited by The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. Students can earn an Associate Degree in Marine Industry Technology or a diploma in Wooden Boat Building, Yacht Design, Marine Systems, Composite Boat Building, or Boatyard Management
PART-TIME Tech Support Specialist
Email Address: careers@landingschool.edu
Position Title: Part-Time Tech Support Specialist (20 hours a week)
Compensation/Rate: Commensurate with Experience
Job Description: Be the go-to resource for IT solutions at the school.
Objective: Work with providing ongoing maintenance of all hardware, software, and network infrastructure.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Providing ongoing maintenance of all hardware, software, phone systems, and network infrastructure.
Technology integration with faculty, administrative staff, and students.
Troubleshoot and problem-solve issues with printing, networks, and security systems for both staff and students.
Serving as a responsive and available resource for faculty and students
Offering assistance via remote support, phone, and in-person visits
Supporting major Technology Office initiatives (e.g., device collection, distribution, updates)
Qualifications:
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required
Must be outgoing, personable, and able to work constructively with faculty, students, and colleagues
Familiarity with Windows configuration and management
Founded in 1978 by John Burgess and Cricket Tupper, The Landing School remains committed to its mission to effectively prepare students for careers in the marine industry. The Landing School is the first school of its type to be accredited by The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. Students can earn an Associate Degree in Marine Industry Technology or a diploma in Wooden Boat Building, Yacht Design, Marine Systems or Composite Boat Building.
Part-Time Administrative Support Professional
Email Address: careers@landingschool.edu
Position Title: Part-Time Administrative Support Professional
Compensation/Rate: $22.50
Hours: 25 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 10AM-3PM
Position Summary:
The Landing School is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Part-Time Administrative Support Professional to provide essential day-to-day support for our office operations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys multitasking, working with people, and keeping systems organized and running smoothly in a dynamic educational environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Greet and assist visitors in a professional and welcoming manner
Answer and direct incoming phone calls and emails
Provide general administrative support to staff and leadership
Perform accurate data entry and maintain organized electronic and paper files
Update and maintain the student housing list
Process student payments
Update Website using Squarespace platform
Update student records in the student information database
Support planning and execution of events, meetings, and campus activities
Update documents, forms, and spreadsheets using Adobe, Microsoft Word, and Excel
Maintain the Merchmake, the Landing School store
Assist with other administrative tasks as needed
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Proficiency with Adobe applications (PDF editing and document preparation)
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365 Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Teams, Word, Power Point) and Zoom
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Professional, friendly demeanor when interacting with students, staff, and visitors
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
Comfort handling confidential information with discretion
Preferred Experience:
Prior administrative or office support experience
Experience with data entry and record maintenance
Experience supporting events or meetings in a professional setting
Work Schedule:
Part-time, 25 hours per week
Monday through Friday 10AM-3PM
Founded in 1978 by John Burgess and Cricket Tupper, The Landing School remains committed to its mission to effectively prepare students for careers in the marine industry. The Landing School is the first school of its type to be accredited by The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. Students can earn an Associate Degree in Marine Industry Technology or a diploma in Wooden Boat Building, Yacht Design, Marine Systems or Composite Boat Building.