DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATE at Life Learning Academy Share on X      Print Application Deadline

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Date Posted 8/7/2024 Contact Kelly Baker
415-397-8957 Number of Openings 1 Salary Length of Work Year Full time Employment Type Full Time About the Employer

The Life Learning Academy (LLA) is a Bay Area charter high school and non profit organization for disconnected and under-resourced youth and young adults. Our mission is to create a welcoming and well-resourced community for students who have not been successful in traditional school settings. For 26 years, Life Learning Academy has successfully supported high-need students from the San Francisco Bay Area to thrive. Factors contributing to the uniqueness of LLA’s program include: (1) the ability to re-engage youth who were previously disconnected from school and community; (2) innovative project-based learning and career development pathways which include paid employment and; (3) supportive housing programs for our students and alumni. LLA is the only public school in California offering no cost housing to unstably housed and homeless students. Opened in 2019, we have an on-campus (no fee) dormitory for up to 16 students. The impact on our residents’ attendance, academic performance, and engagement is nothing short of remarkable .Without intervention, disconnected and unstably housed youth are at very high risk for homelessness, substance abuse, incarceration, and violence. Additionally, LLA is a small school which maintains a 1:6 teacher to student ratio with 6-8 students per class. We utilize a block schedule model for extended instructional periods, and maintain immediate, on-call student intervention and onsite mental health counseling. Students are eligible for credit recovery options, concurrent enrollment with local community colleges in their junior & senior years, and ongoing transition services including education and employment counseling post graduation and transitional housing. Teachers teach 3 classes per term carrying a student load of no more than 24 students.

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POSITION SUMMARY As LLA prepares for an exciting period of growth, the development department is building a team of fundraising generalists to support department-wide activities. The Development & Communications Associate will be responsible for identifying, securing, and managing funding opportunities to support LLA’s mission and goals. This role will be the lead grant writer for the organization, but under the direction of the Development Director will support other departmental activities in alignment with its fund development strategy, which will include the implementation of our communications strategy. Common duties for this role include, but are not limited to, the following: building and maintaining relationships with organizational funders, managing data management systems, drafting grant proposals, managing grant reporting, conducting research to reinforce proposal narratives, preparing donor profiles, assistance with site visits and other events. Internally, the individual in this role will be a liaison to program, finance, and impact departments, proactively managing lines of communication, ensuring LLA delivers the goals, objectives, and activities outlined in private and public funder agreements. The LLA grants portfolio currently accounts for the vast majority of the organization’s $4.5M budget, including San Francisco’s Department of Children, Youth, and Their Families. Other funders include public sources such as the California Department of Education, Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission, and leading regional and national private funders including Tipping Point Community, Walter S. Johnson Foundation, Zellerbach Family Foundation, and other organizations and individuals interested in housing, education, and youth development. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Grant Writing, Reporting, and Management (55%) Manage grants pipeline, proactively identifying, evaluating, and writing/soliciting grant opportunities Prepare and

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Comments and Other Information For more information on Life Learning Academy, please visit www.llasf.org. ABOUT LIFE LEARNING ACADEMY Life Learning Academy (LLA) is a Bay Area youth serving nonprofit organization that supports disconnected students and transition-age young adults through its comprehensive range of services, including a public charter high school on San Francisco’s Treasure Island, workforce development opportunities, mental health support, plus housing opportunities for those that need it. Founded over 25 years ago out of the acclaimed Delancey Street model as part of a city-wide redesign of an outdated juvenile justice system, LLA's programs are guided by the core belief that every young person deserves relentless love, accountability, and the chance to make a good life. LLA’s services are continually tailored to meet the ever-shifting needs of the students it serves. Today, LLA is the only public school in California to provide no-cost student and alumni housing. For more information about LLA, please visit www.LifeLearningAcademySF.org We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging for every person on campus: LLA is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse staff and inclusive work environment. Candidates who identify as Black, Indigenous, people of color, LGBTQ+, and immigrants are strongly encouraged to apply. How to Apply: Send a cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications, and a resume to kbaker@llasf.org Comments and Other Information
For more information on Life Learning Academy, please visit www.llasf.org. ABOUT LIFE LEARNING ACADEMY Life Learning Academy (LLA) is a Bay Area youth serving nonprofit organization that supports disconnected students and transition-age young adults through its comprehensive range of services, including a public charter high school on San Francisco’s Treasure Island, workforce development opportunities, mental health support, plus housing opportunities for those that need it. Founded over 25 years ago out of the acclaimed Delancey Street model as part of a city-wide redesign of an outdated juvenile justice system, LLA's programs are guided by the core belief that every young person deserves relentless love, accountability, and the chance to make a good life. LLA’s services are continually tailored to meet the ever-shifting needs of the students it serves. Today, LLA is the only public school in California to provide no-cost student and alumni housing. For more information about LLA, please visit www.LifeLearningAcademySF.org We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging for every person on campus: LLA is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse staff and inclusive work environment. Candidates who identify as Black, Indigenous, people of color, LGBTQ+, and immigrants are strongly encouraged to apply. How to Apply: Send a cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications, and a resume to kbaker@llasf.org Links Related To This Job Life Learning Academy CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits ADD TO WISHLIST VIEW JOB WISHLIST APPLY (Current Employees ONLY) APPLY QUICK APPLY