Advancement Associate

Mission & Philosophy of Luria Academy of Brooklyn

At Luria Academy of Brooklyn, we are inspiring a new generation of leaders, creators, thinkers and engaged citizens. Through our individualized approach to learning and commitment to diversity as a core value, our students graduate with a deep love of learning, strong sense of self, and a passion to repair a fractured world.

Luria is a progressive interpretation of the yeshiva day school. Our commitment to Jewish values, intensive text study, and Hebrew language immersion gives children deep roots. Through our uniquely integrated curriculum and Montessori-based materials, we foster exploration and discovery, developing creative, critical and analytical thinkers. By challenging students at their own individual level and nurturing social-emotional growth, our exceptional faculty guides each child towards academic excellence and their true potential. We embrace our religious and educational differences and teach our students to engage in respectful dialogue, creating a cultural mosaic reflective of our community and the world. ᐧ

Job Title: Advancement Associate

Position Overview

The Advancement Associate is an essential member of Luria Academy’s four-person Advancement Team. This position, reporting directly to the Chief Advancement officer, will support communications, events, and community initiatives bringing Luria’s mission to life — across digital channels and in person. The Advancement Associate will manage regular communications such as newsletters, solicitations, and social media, assist with event planning and coordination, support fundraising efforts, and provide general support to the Senior Leadership Team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Communications and Marketing

• Produce Luria’s twice-weekly newsletters, including but not limited to, managing the Communications Calendar, gathering stories and photos, drafting content, designing layouts, and distributing to our various constituencies through Veracross, Luria’s school-wide CRM
• Oversee the sending of one-off community communications such as event invitations, announcements, and solicitations
• Manage Luria’s social media presence and platforms, including content creation, posting, engagement, and analytics tracking
• Develop and execute targeted social media advertising campaigns in collaboration with members of the Advancement Team
• Work alongside the Director of Educational Technology to ensure data integrity in Veracross

Event Planning and Coordination

• Support the planning and execution of community events, celebrations, and milestone moments — from run of show logistics to day-of setup and hosting
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and the Advancement Team to ensure events run smoothly and reflect the spirit of the Luria community

Fundraising

• Process and track all Annual Campaign donations in Veracross
• Manage the regular sending of acknowledgement letters as well as year-end tax statements
• Assist the Chief Advancement Officer with monthly reconciliations

Administrative Support

• Provide administrative support to the Head of School, Associate Head of School, Chief Advancement Officer, and Chief Business Officer, including, but not limited to, calendar management, correspondence, and preparation of meeting materials

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in communications, marketing, event planning, fundraising, or related fields
• Excellent writing, editing, and visual communication skills with a demonstrated attention to detail
• Strong organizational and project management abilities and a comfort in managing multiple priorities at once
• Demonstrate good judgment and an ability to discern when discretion is needed
• Familiarity in working within a customer relationship management (CRM) or donor database system, experience in Veracross a plus
• Open to a working culture of collaboration and feedback
• Comfort with or interest in Jewish ritual, customs, and practice

Compensation & Benefits

The annual salary range for this role is $70,000 to $85,000. Luria offers a comprehensive benefits package and generous paid vacation time. This role will be performed in-person August through June, with flexibility during the month of July.

Please send a resume and cover letter about your interest in joining the Luria Community to Hadley Rolf, Chief Advancement Officer, at Hadleyr@luria-academy.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person