Employment Opportunities at the Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta
Development Manager
The mission of the Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is to deliver language courses and programs that foster communication, education, collaboration, and cultural exchange for life-long learners for whom German is not their first language, natives of German-speaking countries, and people residing in the Southeastern United States interested in or affiliated with Germany or Europe through heritage, career, or personal experience.
The Development Lead works closely with the Development Committee of the Board and the Executive Director to ensure that the organization raises the funds it needs to continue operations and supports the Board as a liaison. In Partnership with the Board Development Committee and Executive Director, this role will support the implementation of a comprehensive development strategy with a focus on building a pipeline of individual donors and foundations. The Development Lead will coordinate efforts to cultivate, solicit, and steward both individual donors and foundation funders and network regularly with prospective and current donors and funders. The Development Lead will also track information about individual donors, institutional funders, and prospects in the organization’s database.
Responsibilities and Tasks
Donor and Membership Management:
- Working with the Executive Director and Board Development Committee to shape strategies for engaging and cultivating new and existing donors
- Identify and meet with active and prospective donors to cultivate, support and close gifts
- Coordinate prospect research
- Oversee the management of donor and prospect information in CRM
- Work with the team to gather information for donor reports and proposals
- Write donor correspondence
Meetings and Events
- Attend meetings and events to network with major donors and funders
- Serve as project lead for fundraisers, incl. Annual Signature Event and End-of-year campaign
- Create and submit reports on campaign effectiveness
- Prepare briefing materials in advance of donor meetings and events
- Support event planning and logistics
Other
- Other duties as assigned in support of overall mission
Requirements
- A minimum of 3-5 years of fundraising/donor experience
- Experience working with nonprofit, educational, or cultural organizations
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 required
- Experience with CRM, Donor Management Systems, or similar required
- German language skills are a plus
This role is
- Exempt, Full-time
- Benefits provided include medical, dental, and vision
- Hybrid: 2 days in office are expected
- Reports to Executive Director Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta
Equal Opportunity Employer
Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
Please send your resume to: oliver.gorf@goetheatlanta.org
German Language Instructor(s)
- Location: Must be available to work in Downtown Atlanta
- Part-time, hours based on the number of courses taught (typically one to three courses per quarter)
- Classes are held mostly evenings and on Saturday morning
- Additional opportunities to teach workshops, individual instruction, or corporate courses
- Opportunity for growth via required and employer-provided trainings in language pedagogy, exam administration, European language learning standards
- Reports to the Executive Director (ED) and the Language Program Director
- Employment is at-will
Join our German Language Program team for in-person instruction in our new German Cultural Center location in Downtown Atlanta/Peachtree Center.
Our instructors teach one or multiple courses per quarter based on enrollment. Group courses consist of groups of four to twelve adult students. Our general language group courses take place Monday through Thursday evenings or on Saturday morning. In addition, qualified instructors see opportunities to teach exam prep courses, writing classes, cultural and language-learning workshops, and may contribute with individually developed course offerings that fit the program of the Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta.
In addition to in-person teaching in our center, the instructor may be assigned an online course via Zoom for our students throughout the Southeastern United States.
Qualifications
- Fluency in German and English (native or near-native) is a must
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in German, Education, or a related field
- Experience teaching German as a second/foreign language
- Preferably experience in teaching in-person as well as via video conferencing software and systems
- Weeknight and / or Saturday morning availability
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Microsoft Teams
- Experience with educational technology and online teaching tools
- Permission to work in the United States (Green Card or US citizen)
Expectations
- Implement lesson plans that appeal to a diverse group of students
- Encourage students to attend language and culture events
- Attend Goethe-related teacher training seminars
- Work enthusiastically as a member of the Goethe Team
Only local candidates will be considered.
Please email a resume and cover letter to language@goetheatlanta.org.
