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Director of Development & Community Engagement
September 10, 2020
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Development Community Engagement serves as the primary partner with the ED and the Board of Directors to ensure the establishment of the organizations philosophy of giving, and the establishment of systems and processes that ensure sustainable fund development. This position creates the BLC fund development plan and directs and manages the execution of the plan as well as supervising communication efforts. At the BLC, fund development elements include: donor identification, acquisition, annual giving, major gifts from individuals, and corporations, grant writing, planned giving and strategic leadership and oversight of signature events.
Interested and qualified candidates should email cover letter, resume and at least 2 professional references to Sherry Stanley, Executive Director at sstanley@backsidelearningcenter.org by October 2, 2020.
Adult Education Coordinator
September 10, 2020
The Adult Education and Services Coordinator works within two parts of BLC programming. Normally, this position is responsible for coordinating the Adult English classes and collaborating with the Director of Programs and part-time English teachers/volunteers to plan, construct, and implement a tailored curriculum appropriate for the population served—or referring clients to other community-based English programs as appropriate. Additionally the position is charged with providing direct services and case management to adults working in the equine industry, both at Churchill Downs and surrounding tracks.
Due to program limitations caused by Covid19, adult education programming is very limited. Currently, the position is focused move heavily on direct services and case management.
Please submit a resume and cover letter no later than COB 9/25/20 to Sherry Stanley,
Executive Director, at sstanley@backsidelearningcenter.org.