Talent Recruitment & Fund Development Specialist

About Purpose Prep

Purpose Preparatory Academy Charter School is an academically challenging disciplined and joyful elementary school in Nashville TN. Through rigorous curriculum high-quality instruction and positive character development Purpose Preparatory Academy ensures that all Kindergarten through grade five students achieve the academic skills knowledge and ethical foundation to be set on the path to college.

Be the Talent Recruitment & Fund Development Specialist at Purpose Prep

Change the World.

To achieve our mission Purpose Prep operates in a fiscally sound organized and efficient manner to ensure accountability and protect every instructional minute. The Talent Recruitment & Fund Development Specialist plays an essential role in sustaining this mission by building strong talent pipelines through strategic recruitment efforts that result in the securing of high-quality teachers and staff. This role is also critical in cultivating donor relationships and creating fundraising efforts throughout the fiscal year that support the long-term organizational growth and stability of the organization.

Qualifications

Purpose Prep has launched an urgent search for an intelligent dynamic and hard-working Talent Recruitment & Fund Development Specialist. We will consider candidates who:

• Embody Purpose Preps mission vision and RISE with Purpose values (Purpose Respect Integrity Self-Determination Excellence)
• Believe that there is not a more urgent task than providing an outstanding academic and character education to students from urban backgrounds
• Demonstrate a proven ability to network and engage a diverse set of stakeholders and rally them toward a common mission
• Bring experience in education marketing recruitment business development and/or donor-relations role
• Communicate in a clear respectful manner with both adults and children
• Be open to feedback willingness to take personal responsibility
• Possess strong organizational abilities and detail oriented
• Have preferred experience working in urban settings
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office especially Word Excel and PowerPoint Canva and Adobe Suite
• Have knowledge of office equipment and services including computers printers and copiers
• Hold a bachelors degree (required)

Responsibilities

Talent and Development

• Lead the implementation of recruitment strategies that elevate Purpose Preps brand and visibility among prospective candidates
• Analyze teacher recruitment data to inform and support annual hiring strategies that ensure Purpose Prep meets staffing goals with excellence and intentionality
• Plan organize and participate in both virtual and in-person teacher and staff recruitment events to build a mission-aligned diverse and high-quality team
• Partner with teacher preparation programs at universities and external organizations to cultivate a strong and sustainable talent pipeline
• Manage all recruitment platforms and support the interview processes to ensure a thoughtful equitable and efficient candidate experience
• Supports the schools staff retention plan

Marketing and Communications

• Develop and manage internal marketing assets social and newsletter content and visual communications in alignment with Purpose Prep initiatives celebrations and school-wide eventsproducing high-quality materials across both digital and print formats as needed
• Contribute to the school-wide newsletter by curating stories visuals and updates that reflect the Purpose Prep vision highlight scholar excellence and support top communication priorities in collaboration with school leadership
• Uphold a consistent professional and joyful presentation of Purpose Preps brand across all platformswhether in-school print materials family-facing communications or digital graphics for social media and community engagement
• Manage communication and coordination with select third-party vendors including print order placement troubleshooting production needs and ensuring accurate and timely delivery of final assets
• Support pre-production planning and creative logistics and on site support for key campus events throughout the yearsuch as University Night and the Legacy of Purpose Galahelping bring Purpose Preps culture of excellence and community pride to life

Fund Development

• Advance the schoolwide fund development strategy in close partnership with senior leadership and board members ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and long-term financial sustainability
• Conduct proactive research to identify new grant opportunities for the school year. Develop and manage a streamlined grant application workflow including timelines required documents and cross-departmental coordination
• Cultivate donor and corporate sponsorship relationships by identifying prospective partners initiating outreach coordinating on-site school visit meetings and strengthening ongoing engagement with existing recurring donors
• Support the execution of cultivation strategies through coordinated cross-channel planning and seamless logistical management for donor volunteer and community supporter engagement
• Maintain and optimize the donor database through structured monthly updates that track donor activity giving levels stewardship actions and follow-up needssupporting accurate reporting and informed fundraising decisions

Operational Support

• Support the organization and maintenance of classroom materials as well as logistical setup and breakdown during the opening of the academic year quarterly checkpoints seasonal break closeouts and other key school events and initiatives
• Provide logistical support for school-wide initiatives operational systems and data-tracking projects that ensure Purpose Prep functions with excellence and efficiency across teams
• Oversee operational duties with a strong focus on scholar safety and smooth transitions
• Operates informational technology systems (i.e. Enrollment Student Scheduling Family Information)
• Assists with the creation of school policies & procedures and implements it with fidelity
• Coordinates the tracking and management of student medication
• Supports with school-wide operational processes (i.e. testing transportation) and events (i.e. school field trips staff retreat and events)

Compensation

We offer a competitive compensation package with comprehensive health benefits and top tier retirement package.

Required Experience:

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