Start-up Academic Institute Director - Venice, United States - The Paradise Project
3 weeks ago
Description
Position:
Start-up Academic Institute Director
Institution:
The Paradise Project
Location:
Los Angeles, CA / Hybrid
About Us:
The Paradise Project is forming an upstart institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, research, and shaping future leaders of tomorrow.
The goal of The Paradise Project is to promote a more thoughtful culture that celebrates science, academic achievement, and philosophy through our educational institution, art programs, and real-world gatherings.
For more information on The Paradise Project and its mission, please see:The Paradise Project - Celebrate the natural world with us
The Paradise Project - Wikipedia
Position Description
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Executive Director to help develop an institute for future studies and higher education.
Objectives and Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage Pitch Book / Marketing Presentation detailing the objectives of the institute including goals for acquiring board members, fundraising, curriculum design, and program comparisons among other areas.
- Manage budgets as they relate to hiring additional staff, facility management, and developing the educational programs of the institute
- Build out our board of directors for the institute by establishing relationships with highnetworth donors
- Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies to secure major gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations, with annual targets in the sevenfigure range.
- Develop a curriculum program for the institute and a path to accreditation.
Required:
- Please include a cover letter explaining why you feel you are a great fit for this role. We are first and foremost looking for someone that is passionate about science and philosophy and promoting ideas and figures related to this in our culture. Please do not send an obvious Chat GPT letter. We believe in this cause and want to understand why your interests align with our mission. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
- Experience networking and fundraising with highnetworth clientele
- Experience in managing budgets for organizations or academic programs
- Exceptional verbal, written, speaking and visual communication skills
- An entrepreneurial mindset with an innovative approach to business planning
- Dynamic and charismatic team player who enjoys being a spokesperson for the organization
Join us in our mission to celebrate science, nature, and human potential as an Institute Director of The Paradise Project.
Job Type:
Part-time or Full-time to start
Pay: 1099 contractor
Salary:
Hourly rate equivalent to $100,000 - $120,000 full-time depending on experience
Location:
Venice, CA 90291
Ability to commute to office. Live nearby
Work Location:
Venice office
Hybrid work:
In office mostly with some remote work TBD
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time
Pay:
$100, $120,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- Venice, CA required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Venice, CA 90291: Relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Venice, CA 90291
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