Employment

Title: Spanish Long-Term Substitute Position
Department:  Modern Language Department
Reports To: Head of the Modern Language Department
Job Location: Georgetown Prep/North Bethesda, MD

Georgetown Preparatory School seeks a highly qualified Spanish Teacher who is available for employment during the second semester of the 2021-2022 academic year. The classes to be covered are 3 sections of Spanish 2 and 1 section of Advanced Spanish: Spanish American Film & Literature. The ideal applicant will have experience with the beginner, intermediate and advanced levels of the language, demonstrate knowledge of Latin-American and Spanish film, be capable of creating a syllabus, and be available to work with the current teacher of these classes prior to start date.

This full time substitute position will require the teacher to be on campus Monday - Friday, 8:00am  - 4:00pm. 

Georgetown Prep is an independent Catholic, Jesuit high school for young men. As such, we place a high priority on hiring faculty members versed in and enthusiastic about Jesuit education and spirituality. We also expect and encourage all faculty members to become active members of our school community as moderators, coaches, and advisors outside of the classroom.

Interested candidates should submit:

1. A letter of interest
2. Resume
3. A response to the following: Describe your philosophy of education and explain how you hope to put it into practice as a member of the Georgetown Prep faculty. (Maximum Response: 1000 words)

 

To apply for this position, please begin the application process by clicking on this link:

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Title: Manager of Alumni Engagement
Department: Development and Alumni Relations
Reports to: Director of Alumni Engagement
Job location:  Georgetown Prep/North Bethesda, MD

Summary of Position Purpose

Georgetown Preparatory School announces the position of Manager of Alumni Engagement to conceive, manage, and implement a comprehensive alumni relations program for the School.  The manager will be responsible for assisting the Director of Alumni Engagement and the leadership of the Alumni Association with strategic vision and leadership for its alumni body of over 5,700 with a particular emphasis on identifying, engaging and cultivating alumni.

The manager will assist the Director in managing all functions of alumni relations, including working in partnership with the Alumni Association to craft and execute an Alumni Association annual plan; planning and running special events designed for alumni; and implementing services and activities that engage alumni and encourage participation in the life of the Georgetown Prep community.

The Manager is a member of the Development and Alumni Relations team.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Plan, implement, and promote alumni programs that support the Georgetown Prep's Strategic Plan as well as the goals of the Development and Alumni Relations office;
• Establish and build relationships with alumni, locally, regionally, nationally and internationally as appropriate; maintain regular communication with alumni via direct contact, GP Connect, electronic newsletters, alumni web pages, and print publications;
• Oversee and grow Prep’s alumni platform, GP Connect, as the main source of information and engagement for alumni, as well as other social media platforms of the Alumni Relations office.
• Ensure accurate and complete alumni database records, capture contact, biographical and career information of alumni via surveys, projects (e.g. alumni directory), print and electronic correspondence, website, etc.;
• Serve as the on-campus point of contact for the Georgetown Prep Alumni Association (GPAA) and identify future volunteers for the committee;
• Assist the Director in managing the GP Business Network and Student Alumni Association;
• Partner with the Admissions Department to spearhead the introduction of alumni involvement in the admissions process as appropriate, specifically in regards to GP Connect;
• Recruit alumni volunteers and manage and direct programs in which they are involved;
• Serve as the on-campus contact person for alumni, parents, and others interested in information, services, and programs related to alumni;
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Alumni Engagement.

 Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university;
• Preferably a minimum of 5 years of experience in alumni relations, development and/or a related field. 
• The demonstrated ability to strategize, implement, and build constituency programs and activities;
• Flexibility and initiative, as well as the ability to work independently, combined with the skills for thriving in a team environment;
• High professional and ethical standards for handling confidential information;
• Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously with close attention to detail and prioritization to meet deadlines;
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills; demonstrated personal solicitation experience;
• Creativity in implementing new programs and ideas through various platforms to alumni, students, and/or parents;
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of database research and maintenance; experience with Veracross a plus;
• Ability to work with students, as well as volunteers of all ages;
• Must be able to travel and work evenings and weekends as warranted;
• Familiarity with Catholic and Jesuit education is a plus.

To apply for any of our open positions, please begin the application process by clicking on this link:

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As a Catholic institution, Georgetown Preparatory School is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer in compliance with all applicable EEO laws. 

Title: Special Events Coordinator
Department: Office of the President
Job Location: Georgetown Prep/North Bethesda, MD

 

Georgetown Preparatory School
Special Events Coordinator

Tradition
Founded in 1789, Georgetown Preparatory is an independent Jesuit, Catholic college preparatory day and boarding school for young men in North Bethesda, Maryland. Georgetown Prep’s commitment to the 450-year-old Ignatian paradigm of a rigorous liberal arts curriculum emphasizes reflection, discernment, scholarly and programmatic excellence and personal responsibility. The curriculum exposes students to a breadth of knowledge and calls for critical evaluation and self-examination. Students are taught in small classes where they participate in active discussion with teachers and an atmosphere of genuine concern for the personal growth of the individual is fostered.

Summary of Position Purpose
Georgetown Preparatory School announces the position of Special Events Coordinator.  The Special Events Coordinator will work closely with the Development and Operations teams and will coordinate the School’s event planning efforts of the Admissions, Athletics, Building and Grounds, Headmaster, and the Marketing and Communications Offices.  The Special Events Coordinator is a full-time position and will be responsible for managing, planning, and documenting all aspects of Georgetown Prep’s events.  

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Plans and directs specific special events for the School, both on campus and off campus, including: 
  • The President’s Mass and Reception; 
  • New Parents’ Reception;
  • The President’s Councilors Dinner; 
  • The All Soul’s Mass and Brunch (also referred to as Alumni Memorial Mass);
  • Little Hoya Golf Classic;
  • Reunion Weekend (Stag Night, 50th Reunion, Golden Hoya Lunch, Reunion Tent, Past Parent Tent, Mass and Brunch);
  • Past Parents’ Night;
  • The Athletic Hall of Fame;
  • The Administrator’s Dinner;
  • Annual Gala; 
  • Capital Campaign Events;
  • Other event coordination assistance, as needed, with events including Graduation, Open House, Faculty/Staff Christmas party, Accepted Students Night event and other.
• Coordinate with the Parent Board for event planning;
• Acts as the School’s contact for vendor relationships and coordinating;
• Develops and implements event themes with senior leadership and manages event volunteers, including alumni and parents;
• Develops and manages budgets for special events;
• Develops timetables, templates, and playbooks for major recurring events; 
• Negotiates financial terms and conditions in coordination with the School’s senior leadership team; 
• Coordinates event staffing with departments and secures additional staff as required;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university;
• 3-5 years of event planning, event management;
• Attention to detail;
• Exceptional interpersonal/relationship building skills; excellent planning, writing and communication skills;
• Desire to join a high-functioning and collaborative team; 
• Flexibility and initiative, as well as the ability to work independently, combined with the skills for thriving in a team environment;
• High professional and ethical standards for handling confidential information;
• Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously with close attention to detail and prioritization to meet deadlines;
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills; demonstrated personal solicitation experience;
• Ability to work with students, as well as volunteers of all ages;
• Willingness to work after hours and on weekends as necessary;
• High-level of computer literacy and competence required.

MANAGER ON DUTY – PART-TIME

Position
This is a part-time position, primarily during the school year, that acts as Manager on Duty for all activities planned and scheduled in the Hanley Center for Athletic Excellence and assists with other special events on campus. Works under the general supervision of the Director of Campus Operations and Auxiliary Programs and the Aquatics Director/Campus Support.  The hours are variable and will average between 10-20 per week, with some weekend work.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for overseeing and supervising all activities planned and scheduled in the Hanley Center during each scheduled shift

• Assists with special events campus-wide (i.e., athletic events, graduation, etc.)

• Keeps track of daily and weekly operation summaries and plans ahead for timely setup of events

• Responsible for assisting in maintaining the general appearance of the entire Hanley Center

• Provides excellent customer service to all Hanley Center users including Georgetown Prep students, faculty, staff and renters.

• Ensures safety of building when opening and closing the Hanley Center

• Must always make themselves available to assist guests that are renting/using space in the Hanley Center

• Ensures proper setup/tear-down of all activities

• Stores equipment and supplies (i.e., chairs, tables, extension cords, microphones, etc.) to the appropriate storage area

• Reports any items that are missing or not in proper working order

• Checks in with lifeguards during hourly checks of the pool area to assist in ensuring safety of pool users

• Enforces and abides by all Hanley Center rules and regulations

• Keeps storage areas, closets, etc. organized and tidy

• Responsible for assisting in emergencies with crowd control, CPR, first aid (per level of certification)

• Responsible for completing and submitting injury/incident reports when necessary

• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Campus Operations and Auxiliary Programs and the Aquatics Director/Campus Support 
   

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Managers on Duty must possess strong organization skills, knowledge of facility operations, and excellent communication and customer service skills

Education and Experience 
High school education and basic computer skills, including Microsoft office and facility scheduling software