CAST is a non-profit research and development organization that has earned international recognition for its development of innovative, technology-based educational resources and strategies. CAST's work is inspired and informed by the learners who often get pushed aside in traditional education settings.
Position Title: Senior Development Officer
To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to devofficer@cast.org.. No calls, please.
Job Description: CAST is seeking a seasoned Senior Development Officer to become an integral part of a small entrepreneurial development team that works collaboratively to raise over $5.5 million annually from philanthropic and federal sources and to expand long term resource development programs.
Federal Grants:
- Monitor federal grant opportunities within the U.S. Department of Education, National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health and other federal agencies and maintain a prioritized grant calendar.
- Manage the process of vetting and selecting federal grant opportunities that match key research and development objectives.
- Work with CAST Principal Investigators, project teams and partner organizations to develop federal grant proposals for these agencies including the planning, writing, budgeting, and technical submission requirements.
- Negotiate partnerships and subcontracts related to federal grants.
- Steward federal relations, developing relationships with key project officers and within governmental agencies.
- Manage federal reporting requirements in conjunction with Principal Investigators.
Private Philanthropy:
- Responsible for a portfolio of major national prospects including foundation, corporate, and individual major gift prospects including strategy development, cultivating, soliciting and closing gifts of $50,000+, and stewarding donors.
- Work closely with CAST Program Directors and teams to determine program priorities and fundraising plans.
- Develop grants, proposals, and other solicitation materials.
- Work with staff and Board in cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities.
- Participate in reporting activities for key funders working closely with development writer and project teams.
- Collaborate with Communications Department to create stewardship and communications materials.
Contribute to overall fundraising efforts including participating in Board development, program planning, proposal writing, cultivation activities, donor recognition, fundraising events, and development communications.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree required, Masters degree a plus with six to eight years of development experience with progressive increase in responsibilities.
- Ideal candidate is a creative, flexible, self-motivated professional who can function well independently and as part of a collaborative team, and who has the ability to adapt to a range of development activities.
- Proven track record in closing gifts and grants of $50,000 and up and stewarding donors.
- Detail and goal oriented with excellent project management skills.
- Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong strategic, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Strong interest in education and technology.
Other:
- Full time with benefits.
- Salary commensurate with experience.
CAST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Position Title: Professional Development and Web Content Development Specialist
To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to aimspecialist@cast.org.. No calls, please.
AIM Consortium at CAST
The multi-state Accessible Instructional Materials (AIM) Consortium is working to improve academic outcomes for approximately 1.3 million K–12 students with print disabilities within the member States through the timely acquisition and delivery of high-quality educational materials in accessible formats (audio, Braille, eText, large print).
Job Description: The Consortium is seeking an experienced educator to provide professional development and technical assistance to a number of AIM States related to establishing and sustaining systems for the selection, acquisition, and use of accessible instructional materials. These services will be developed and delivered face-to-face via teleconferencing and webinar, and through the expansion of one or more websites related to accessible instructional materials and their place in the framework of Universal Design for Learning.
The successful candidate will have classroom experience in K–12 instructional settings, an in-depth knowledge of assistive technologies, specifically supported reading tools. The candidate will also have an understanding of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and the importance of creating flexible and responsive instructional environments to enhance student achievement. Further, the candidate will demonstrate a working knowledge of the NIMAS/NIMAC initiative and experience with accessible, alternate format versions of print instructional materials.
Qualifications: 3-5 years K-12 classroom or related experience; Master’s Degree in Education or related field; and ability to work at CAST’s offices in Wakefield, MA. This position requires skill in group presentation and training, comfort in a fast-paced and highly collaborative working environment, and the ability to travel approximately 20% of the time.
Technical Skills: The successful candidate will be experienced in using MS Office; preferably some experience/expertise in website development software (HTML, Drupal, etc.); course management software (Moodle, Blackboard, etc.); and use and/or conversion of accessible instructional materials formats (DAISY, HTML, audio, etc.).
Other:
- Full time with benefits.
- Salary commensurate with experience.
CAST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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