At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential. And it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential.

Rocketship launched its first school in San Jose, California in 2007 with a vision to eliminate the achievement gap in our lifetime. The network has grown to now serve students and families across four regions nationwide - the Bay Area, Milwaukee, Nashville, and Washington D.C. Rocketship's D.C. network launched three years ago and now serves over 1,000 students across two schools in historically underserved communities in southeast D.C. Rocketship D.C. has quickly established a reputation for serving all students with excellence and already ranks among the highest performing public charter school networks in D.C. serving predominantly "at-risk" students.

Rocketship is looking for an individual to lead development in Washington, D.C. and the broader East Coast region. The East Coast Director of Development will have significant autonomy in this function and will be responsible for managing all relationships with our East Coast prospects and donors. The East Coast Director of Development will be directly responsible for raising the $1M needed to meet Rocketship D.C.'s growth goals each school year. To accomplish this, the East Coast Director of Development will help set the strategy for D.C. development and marshal support from internal Rocketship teams to achieve our goals. He or she will report directly to the Vice President of Marketing and Communications and partner closely with Rocketship Public Schools' D.C. Regional Director and DC Board Chair.

As the East Coast Director of Development, you will work alongside a talented team of change agents who are working to improve equity and excellence in public education. You will have the unique and exciting opportunity to build the development infrastructure and shape the direction of our regional development strategy.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with both adults and children. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally climb ladders. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.

Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent health and welfare benefits, 403b retirement plan, flexible spending account (FSA), and generous paid time off.