Job Openings

Blair Academy, in the treatment of employees and applicants for employment, is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination.

School Setting

Blair Academy is a co-ed, 9-PG boarding school of 452 students located in rural northwestern New Jersey, approximately one hour from New York City. The school is 75% to 80% boarding, possesses fine facilities and faculty housing, and is committed to the continuing education of the faculty. Further details are available below.

How to Apply—Teaching Positions

Unless otherwise specified in the job listing, résumé, letter of interest, current transcript (which may be unofficial) and two to three letters of recommendation should be forwarded to Maria K. Bowditch, director of faculty hiring, P. O. Box 600, Blair Academy, Blairstown, N.J. 07825-0600 or, by e-mail, to bowdim@blair.edu. The fax number is (908) 362-5157.

Please contact Ms. Bowditch with questions or for further information regarding the school.

Mathematics teacher

Blair Academy seeks an experienced Mathematics teacher for employment beginning in the 2013-2014 school year. Candidates must enjoy working with adolescents and must possess an exceptional work ethic and a sense of humor. Strong preference will be given to candidates with an advanced, subject-area degree and a minimum of five years of comparable teaching experience. Candidates must be able to teach all levels, Algebra 1 through Multi-Variable Calculus. The position includes dormitory duty, extra-curricular activities, and coaching.

How to Apply—Non-Teaching Positions

Inquiries about non-teaching positions should be directed to businessoffice@blair.edu, unless otherwise specified in the individual job advertisement.

Director of Annual Giving

Scope of Position:

The Director of Annual Giving is an important member of the schools advancement team and is responsible for raising $2.5 million in unrestricted funds each fiscal year. The Director of Annual Giving will manage and oversee all components of the Blair Annual Fund – including the identification, cultivation and solicitation of Blair Fund gifts. They will work closely with the advancement team providing feedback and direction to all who have an impact on annual giving. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of collaborating with colleagues and fundraising success working in a development office, ideally at a not for profit organization or school. Some travel and evening/weekend work is required.

Responsibilities:

Leadership Gift Committee Coordinator (select committee members, assign calls, send progress updates)
Coordinate the solicitation of the Alumni Blair Fund Top Prospects
Manage, solicit and steward assigned prospects: visit personally or work with other office staff to coordinate a cultivation/solicitation visits
Engage volunteers and increase annual giving participation for targeted classes and to meet fundraising goals
Develop communication and marketing strategies for diverse media and communication outreach
Assign and coordinate solicitations to encourage increased annual giving
Coordinate Board of Governors fundraising strategy and ongoing efforts; prepare bi-annual reporting
Organize all annual fund mailings
Develop timelines and budget for the annual giving program
Provide analysis and reporting as required by Director of Advancement and COO

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and five years fundraising experience
Working knowledge of Raisers Edge
Ability to communicate well in written and presentation format
Strong computer and technical skills using desktop software, databases and spreadsheets

Please send cover letter and resume to Human Resources, Blair Academy, PO Box 600, Blairstown, NJ 07825 or email them to hr@blair.edu. No phone inquiries, please. E.O.E