Director of Advancement — Rochambeau, The French International School
School: Rochambeau, The French International School — Bethesda, MD, USA
Type: Full-time, exempt, director level
Salary: $130,000/year plus up to 5% incentive bonus
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
The opportunity. Rochambeau, The French International School of Washington, DC, is seeking a full-time Director of Advancement. The role leads community and alumni engagement across the institution: signature events such as galas, open houses, and alumni reunions; communications strategy and content including newsletters, press releases, social media, and donor reports; annual fund campaigns and donor stewardship; and alumni network and database development. The director oversees an advancement team of four direct reports and serves on the administrative leadership team, shaping how the school tells its story and funds its ambitions.
About the school. Rochambeau is a French international school in Bethesda, Maryland, serving the Washington, DC area with a bilingual French-English program.
Candidate profile. Requirements include 10+ years in advancement functions (events, communications, marketing, fundraising) and 5+ years supervising professional staff, with strong advancement communication, marketing, and fundraising skills. Bilingual French/English is preferred; a bachelor’s degree or higher is preferred. Benefits include paid time off and holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, and a 403(b) retirement plan with 5% match.
How to apply. Apply through the school’s official careers page. Applicants needing assistance may contact HR at (301) 798-4802 or HR@rochambeau.org.