The Director of Advancement is responsible for fundraising, admissions, school communications, and community relations. He/she reports to the School Director, is a member of the senior administrative team, and works closely with the Board of Trustees. This is a salaried, year-round, renewable position with full medical, dental, and retirement benefits. The salary, set at $64,000, will be pro-rated for the number of months of the school’s July, 2012 – June, 2013 fiscal year the hired person is employed.

Founded in 1994, PSCS is based on the belief that people are compelled to learn intrinsically and will eagerly learn what they are interested in learning when provided a positive environment and support in their self-selected pursuits. Engaging the community, acting with courage, practicing integrity, and otherwise living as a responsible citizen are among the valued goals of a PSCS education. A compassionate staff of talented and interesting people work together as a team to provide a nurturing, respectful and vibrant school environment for approximately 50 students in a multi-age setting. We hold those involved with PSCS to very high standards of behavior and demand that everyone strive to build relationships based on mutual trust, honesty, support, and understanding. A primary role of all staff members is to sustain this environment while providing the students with a variety of educational opportunities.

In hiring staff members, PSCS first looks for strength of character and personality as well as deep passions and a willingness to be open to experiencing whatever it is that life offers. In addition, the ideal candidate for this position will possess the following characteristics, skills, and experiences:
– significant fundraising experience in a nonprofit setting
– admissions experience in a private school
– friendly, optimistic and charismatic
– highly organized and detail-oriented
– able to manage a variety of tasks, prioritize deadlines, work independently, take initiative, and maintain confidentiality
– excellent communication skills, including writing
– sees life as an exciting adventure

To be introduced to PSCS, please go to:
http://www.pscs.org/

To meet the rest of the staff, please visit:
http://pscs.org/community/staff/

Applications are being accepted until the position is filled. Note, the School Director will be away during the month of July so it is unlikely applications will be reviewed until August, but he will be available to answer questions via email. To request the full job description or to pose questions, please email Andrew Smallman at andy@pscs.org.

To apply, send a cover letter, resumé, and three references to (note, applications are not being accepted via email or fax):
Andrew Smallman, Director
Puget Sound Community School
660 S. Dearborn St.
Seattle, WA 98134

In your cover letter be sure to include what has attracted you to PSCS and two or three things that stand out to you about our educational philosophy. Uniqueness in presentation of application materials is seen as a plus.

Minorities and people of color encouraged to apply.