Position Summary: 

The Building and Grounds Maintenance Staff member helps to maintain school buildings and the grounds in outstanding condition to ensure full and productive use of School facilities. HVAC systems work is performed when needed and requested on the school campus. To accomplish these tasks the Building and Grounds Maintenance Staff member must work closely with faculty, School staff, and administration.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Perform all HVAC systems work as requested and as needed.
• Maintain School buildings and grounds in outstanding condition to ensure full and productive use of the facilities as well as optimum appearance.
• Ensure that all activities conform to School requirements.
• Communicate effectively with all members of the School and School community.
• React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
• Appropriately operate all equipment and machinery as necessary.
• Able to operate in a team environment effectively interacting with maintenance, farm, and security personnel.

General Responsibilities:

• Assist in maintaining School buildings and grounds in top condition.
• Assist in promoting the safety, health, and comfort of students and employees in School buildings and grounds.
• Maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency in all maintenance and repair projects.
• Assist with performing preventative maintenance, repair, and installation as needed in connection with:
  • Plumbing and electrical systems
  • Exterior and interior of buildings including repair and painting
  • School grounds
• Perform all HVAC work as needed.
• Move equipment and materials within and between School buildings.
• Work when emergencies arise in order to prevent disruption of the School and other specific events such as Commencement, Family Day, Auction, and others.
• Involvement in snow removal from sidewalks, driveways, and parking lots.  This may include arriving early or remaining on campus during/after a storm.
• Spread sand, salt, and calcium on sidewalks, driveways, and parking lots during icy conditions.
• Act as a substitute custodian when necessary.
• Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas, and techniques.
• Adhere to all School health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan and Asbestos Management Plan.
• Participate as part of the School’s Emergency Management Team under the direction of the Director of Security.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Facilities Manager, Chief Financial Officer, and Head of School.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
• Requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull or push objects or materials up to 50 lbs unassisted.
• Requires stooping, kneeling, crawling, bending, turning, and reaching.
• Requires climbing and balancing.
• Must work indoors and outdoors year-round.
• Must work in noisy and crowded environments.
• Must work in and around dust, fumes, and odors.
• Must be able to drive mechanical vehicles.  Some examples of such vehicles are trucks, tractors, and backhoes.
• Must be able to work in high places such as rooftops and ceilings.

Training and Experience:

• A high school diploma.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in HVAC work.  Some knowledge in electrical, plumbing, building, grounds, or general maintenance.
• Working knowledge of smartphones, walkie-talkies, and computers.
• Ability to read product labels and assembly instructions.
• Ability to read material safety data sheets (MSDS).
• Ability to initiate and complete work orders.
• Have a driver’s license and able to qualify to drive under the School’s insurance carrier when driving a School vehicle.
• CDL license is preferred.
• Experience in a school setting is preferred.

Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume to Josie Muench, Director of Human Resources, at jmuench@gsbschool.org.

Position Summary:

The Director of Annual Giving reports to the Director of Advancement and will oversee all facets of the GSB Annual Fund. The Annual Fund is expected to be an integral part of the overall fundraising program for GSB providing vital budget support for the school through unrestricted and current expendable annual gifts.

The Director will provide strategic leadership and oversight in managing a multi-channel solicitation program that includes leadership annual giving, reunion class giving, volunteer management, digital fundraising, social media, crowd-funding (day/week-of giving challenge) direct mail and segmented telemarketing to solicit alumni, parents, faculty/staff, and friends. The Director will focus on managing an annual giving program that includes personalized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship for leadership annual gift prospects and donors with a priority placed on identifying those prospects who can move to the major gift pipeline.

Position Responsibilities:

• Enhance and grow an annual giving program with personalized cultivation and solicitation of donors including parents, alumni, past parents, grandparents, faculty/staff, and friends.
• Collaborate with the Director of Advancement to ensure a coordinated and strategic approach to the team's cultivation and solicitation of donors who have potential to enter the major gift pipeline.
• Create strategies to recapture lapsed donors and improve acquisition and retention of annual donors.
• Ensure integration of multi-channel annual giving applications (direct response, texting, e-philanthropy).
• Direct short- and long-range planning and implementation for annual giving programs with a multi-tiered strategy that is highly targeted and appropriately personalized.
• Work closely with Development Communications staff to create targeted messaging that increases support and expands participation in annual giving, with an emphasis on unrestricted gifts.
• Oversee production of appeals, mailings, list segmentation, and email campaigns.
• Ensure that the Annual Fund is well-positioned to adapt and appeal to the habits and philanthropic preferences of college-aged and young alumnae/i. This includes proactively sourcing next generation digital fundraising and payment tools.
• Personally manage a portfolio of donors and prospects including face-to-face solicitations.
• Oversee, plan and implement an aggressive program to identify, cultivate, solicit, retain and steward Leadership Society donors ($1000+). Direct and ensure that accurate, effective and timely acknowledgement, recognition and renewal systems are in place. Evaluate effectiveness and report results regularly.
• Recruit, train and support giving volunteers, growing the base of volunteer support to annual giving from parents and alumni.
• Coordinate the sharing of prospect and donor information with other development colleagues and collaborate to ensure upward movement of prospects through the pipeline for major gifts
• Design a series of management information reports that demonstrate key leverage points, outcomes and efficiency.
• Manage compilation and submission of regular reports to the Director of Advancement and Head of School.
• Compile donor data and lists for the annual report in conjunction with Advancement Services Manager; draft summary information and features for the annual report that highlight results and the impact of philanthropy for the year.
• Manage the donor recognition and stewardship processes, programs, and communications for all annual fund gifts and donors.
• Other duties as assigned

Position Qualifications:

• Minimum requirements include a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five years of progressive fundraising experience including demonstrated skill at soliciting and closing leadership gifts, management experience, proven success in an annual giving program, and the ability to develop creative strategies to increase giving and parent and alumni participation rates.
• This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, creative thinking, an eagerness and ability to interact with parents and other friends of the school. S/he will be a dynamic representative of Gill who has a genuine appreciation for GSB’s vision and key strategic initiatives; along with an ability to communicate these in a compelling manner.
• The incumbent should demonstrate an ability to create and manage annual fundraising plans with goals, objectives, identified deliverables and timelines. Experience with e-philanthropy, social media strategies and crowd-funding techniques. Superb interpersonal communications skills with colleagues, parents and alumni. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Volunteer management experience in an independent school or higher education setting. Proven success managing a portfolio of prospects and cultivating, soliciting and closing gifts in the $1,000 - $10,000+ range.
• A proven ability to work both independently and as a team member, prioritizing work and meeting deadlines while managing multiple tasks and maintaining a positive attitude in a demanding, fast-paced environment is essential. The successful candidate will be an entrepreneurial and self-motivated individual who has demonstrated resourcefulness, as well as excellent data analysis and report generation skills.

Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to careers@gsbschool.org with the subject line Director of Annual Giving.

Under general supervision, performs a variety of general maintenance duties which include electrical, mechanical, carpentry, and construction in the maintenance and repair of college facilities and equipment.

Education, Experience, and Licenses/Certifications:

(A comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.) Completion of high school/GED and three years related maintenance work experience.
 

Essential Tasks:

• Employee must be able to perform the following functions to the satisfaction of the employee’s supervisor.
• Inspect buildings, electrical systems, grounds, and equipment to ensure safe, well-maintained conditions, identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair.
• Perform minor troubleshooting and repairs; replace light bulbs, ballasts and fuses.
• Assist with preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on HVAC system, changing filters, bearings.
• Complete maintenance work orders as assigned and in a timely manner.
• Identify and perform basic service and repair on plumbing fixtures; open clogged lines and drains.
• Identify and assist with carpentry and repair work.
• Operate a variety of machinery, equipment and tools including saws, router, drills, sanders, planers, drill presses and various hand tools.
• Maintain inventory of tools, supplies, and equipment; recommend tools, supplies, and equipment for purchase.
• Perform a variety of locksmith duties; install, repair, and replace locks on doors
• Inspect, service, and maintain operational functionality of doors and windows.
• Basic ability to read, interpret and work from blueprints, drawings, or oral instruction on a variety of structures related to the construction project.
• Install or replace plugs, switches, outlets.
• Assist with snow removal
• Perform periodic maintenance of lawn equipment and vehicles.
• Assist with moving loading, unloading and storing supplies, furniture, and equipment.
• Wear proper protective equipment while performing job duties (i.e., goggles, helmet, back brace, knee pads).
• Respond to 24-hour emergency calls
• Adjustment of hours and/or weekend work may be required and/or occasional overtime.  
• Perform assigned responsibilities, duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures, techniques, and standards in a safe manner and with minimal supervision.
   

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of proper safety techniques and procedures while using chemicals, power tools, hand tools and equipment; knowledge of proper lifting techniques; ability to operate heavy equipment; understanding of methods, techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in maintenance, repair and electrical work; ability to properly perform basic welding; knowledge of department and college policies, procedures, and practices with the ability to answer work related questions; and/or interpret and apply these guidelines correctly in various situations. Ability to use required tools and equipment skillfully and safely; understanding of building codes, preferably “International Building Code” (IBC). Ability to learn and apply proper maintenance procedures and use of equipment and supplies. Ability to follow procedures installing, testing, operating, or repairing machinery or technology systems. Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices and Safety Data Sheets. Knowledge of college/department emergency procedures. Ability to understand and follow written and oral directions. Ability to perform work independently.
 

Communication Skills: 

Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with employees. Ability to interact and communicate effectively in a tactful and courteous manner with a variety of people, including students, employees, faculty and the general public. Ability to manage interpersonal conflict situations requiring tact, diplomacy and discretion; ability to verbalize understanding of a problem or situation, ask relevant questions for clarification, and explain it to others. Follow instructions or work orders; and/or read routine sentences, instructions, regulations, or procedures; complete routine job forms and incident reports; and/or communicate routine information regarding daily activities.
 

Decision-making and Analytical Skills: 

Requires limited decision making; perform manual duties; operate in a safe and efficient manner. Ability to understand and follow written and oral directions; ability to complete assignments without immediate supervision; ability to perform all essential functions using safe work methods and following safety regulations relating to job.
 

Equipment/Software:

Use computers for data entry and/or handle, use, or repair hand-held power equipment, tools and/or light machinery.
 

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential tasks of this job.

Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. Occasionally required to sit. Frequently must squat, stoop, or kneel, reach above the head and reach forward. Daily uses hand strength to grasp tools, supplies and equipment. Occasionally climbs ladders. Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
 

Work Environment:

The work environment described here is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Regularly works indoors and outdoors. Occasionally work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products, degreasers, and sprays. Frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock, mechanical hazards, explosive hazards, burn hazards, chemical hazards. Meet deadlines with severe time constraints. Moderate noise level. Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat.

Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume to Josie Muench, Director of Human Resources, at jmuench@gsbschool.org.

Position Summary:

Gill St. Bernard’s School is searching for a School Nurse to help with nursing duties as needed. This position will be paid on a per diem basis.

The School Nurse must have the ability to work well with students, parents, faculty staff and administrators of the school, as well as strong organizational skills.

Applicants must hold a New Jersey License as a registered nurse or a public health nurse and a valid driver’s license. Nursing experience in a school setting is preferred.

Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume to Josie Muench, Director of Human Resources, at jmuench@gsbschool.org.

Position Summary:

Gill St. Bernard’s School is looking to add substitute teachers to their Sub list. A teaching certificate, substitute certificate or degree, as well as experience working with children is required. Qualifications also include the ability to collaborate and be flexible within the work environment.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, references and the grade level they wish to teach to Josie Muench, Director of Human Resources, at jmuench@gsbschool.org.

POSITION SUMMARY:   

To organize, coordinate, and promote a comprehensive athletic program to meet the needs and interests of the school community. To provide effective leadership that will ensure a positive learning environment in the sport of Girls Volleyball and stress the importance of academic achievement and social responsibility, while modeling a high degree of ethics and professionalism. This position reports to the Director of Athletics.   

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Establish and monitor rules, regulations and procedures as needed for the student-athletes participating which conform to the school, NJSIAA, NJISAA, Somerset County, and Skyland Conference policies. 
• In conjunction with the Athletic Director, order and maintain supplies. 
• Instruct and advise athletes on eligibility, rules and regulations, sportsmanship, and citizenship. 
• Prepare forms, reports, inventory, and recommendations as required. 
• Compile and maintain accurate individual and team performance records. 
• Establish procedures for communicating with team and parents/guardians. 
• Plan, organize, and implement the teaching of fundamentals, strategies, rules, and proper conditioning. 
• Ensure that adequate supervision is provided for all students involved in the program.  This includes traveling on a bus to and from practices and/or games. 
• Provide for the safety of participants by inspecting facilities and equipment and being aware of environmental conditions. 
• Issue, collect, inventory, and store equipment. 
• Instruct participants in safety procedures and in the need to report injuries to the coach and/or athletic trainer immediately and implement appropriate procedures for handling injury situations. 
• Assume responsibility for locker rooms and other areas used by the team. 
• Maintain necessary confidentiality of medical conditions as appropriate. 
• In conjunction with the Director of Athletics and Athletic Administrator, maintain a schedule that conforms to the NJSIAA, NJISAA, Somerset County, and Skyland Conference. 
• Other duties as assigned or required by the demands of the position and administration. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Must maintain annual certification in NJSIAA Coaching Coursework Requirements; Fundaments in Coaching, First Aid, CPR, AED, Concussion, Heat Acclimatization, Implicit Bias and Be Kind training. 
• Availability until the conclusion of practice and/or for home and away athletic contests which may occur at night or on weekends. 
• Demonstrated experience and competencies for performance responsibilities. 
• Required criminal background check and proof of US citizenship or legal alien status. 

Gill St. Bernard's School has a proud tradition of athletic excellence throughout its history. Athletics play an integral part of the overall educational experience of our students, reinforcing our core values of courage, integrity, respect, compassion, and excellence through competition, practice, and team-play.   Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to jnoon@gsbschool.org and careers@gsbschool.org, with the subject line Head Girls Volleyball Coach. Feel free to contact Director of Athletics Jenn Noon with any questions. 

Position Summary  
To organize, coordinate, and promote a comprehensive athletic program to meet the needs and interests of the school community. To provide effective leadership that will ensure a positive learning environment and stress the importance of academic achievement and social responsibility, while modeling a high degree of ethics and professionalism. This position reports to the Head Coach and Director of Athletics.   
 
Responsibilities 

• Establish and monitor rules, regulations, and procedures as needed for the student-athletes participating which conform to the school, NJSIAA, NJISAA, Somerset County, and Skyland Conference policies. 
• In conjunction with the Athletic Director and Head Coach, order and maintain supplies. 
• Instruct and advise athletes on eligibility, rules and regulations, sportsmanship, and citizenship. 
• Prepare forms, reports, inventory, and recommendations as required. 
• Compile and maintain accurate individual and team performance records. 
• Establish procedures for communicating with team and parents/guardians in conjunction with the Head Coach. 
• Assist with planning, organizing, and implementing the teaching of fundamentals, strategies, rules, and proper conditioning. 
• Ensure that adequate supervision is provided for all students involved in the program. This may include traveling on a bus to and from practices and/or games. 
• Provide for the safety of participants by inspecting facilities and equipment and being aware of environmental conditions. 
• Assist with issuing, collecting inventory, and storing equipment. 
• Instruct participants in safety procedures and in the need to report injuries to the coach and/or athletic trainer immediately and implement appropriate procedures for handling injury situations. 
• Assume responsibility for locker rooms and other areas used by the team. 
• Maintain necessary confidentiality of medical conditions as appropriate. 
• In conjunction with the Director of Athletics and Head Coach, maintain a schedule that conforms to the NJSIAA, NJISAA, Somerset County, and Skyland Conference. 
• Other duties as assigned or required by the demands of the position and administration. 

Preferred Qualifications  

• Must maintain annual certification in NJSIAA Coaching Coursework Requirements; Fundamentals in Coaching, First Aid, CPR, AED, Concussion, Heat Acclimatization, Implicit Bias and Be Kind training. 
• Availability until the conclusion of practice and/or for home and away athletic contests which may occur at night or on weekends. 
• Demonstrated experience and competencies for performance responsibilities. 
• Required criminal background check and proof of US citizenship or legal alien status. 

Gill St. Bernard's School has a proud tradition of athletic excellence throughout its history. Athletics play an integral part of the overall educational experience of our students, reinforcing our core values of courage, integrity, respect, compassion, and excellence through competition, practice, and team-play.   Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to jnoon@gsbschool.org and careers@gsbschool.org, with the subject line Assistant Varsity Girls Lacrosse Coach. Feel free to contact Director of Athletics Jenn Noon with any questions. 

Position Summary  
To organize, coordinate, and promote a comprehensive athletic program to meet the needs and interests of the school community. To provide effective leadership that will ensure a positive learning environment and stress the importance of academic achievement and social responsibility, while modeling a high degree of ethics and professionalism. This position reports to the Head Coach and Director of Athletics.   
 
Responsibilities 

• Establish and monitor rules, regulations and procedures as needed for the student-athletes participating which conform to the school, NJSIAA, NJISAA, Somerset County and Skyland Conference policies. 
• In conjunction with the Athletic Director and Head Coach, order and maintain supplies. 
• Instruct and advise athletes on eligibility, rules and regulations, sportsmanship, and citizenship. 
• Prepare forms, reports, inventory, and recommendations as required. 
• Compile and maintain accurate individual and team performance records. 
• Establish procedures for communicating with team and parents/guardians in conjunction with the Head Coach. 
• Assist with planning, organizing, and implementing the teaching of fundamentals, strategies, rules, and proper conditioning. 
• Ensure that adequate supervision is provided for all students involved in the program. This may include traveling on a bus to and from practices and/or games. 
• Provide for the safety of participants by inspecting facilities and equipment and being aware of environmental conditions. 
• Assist with issuing, collecting inventory, and storing equipment. 
• Instruct participants in safety procedures and in the need to report injuries to the coach and/or athletic trainer immediately and implement appropriate procedures for handling injury situations. 
• Assume responsibility for locker rooms and other areas used by the team. 
• Maintain necessary confidentiality of medical conditions as appropriate. 
• In conjunction with the Director of Athletics and Head Coach, maintain a schedule that conforms to the NJSIAA, NJISAA, Somerset County and Skyland Conference. 
• Other duties as assigned or required by the demands of the position and administration. 

Qualifications  

• Must maintain annual certification in NJSIAA Coaching Coursework Requirements; Fundamentals in Coaching, First Aid, CPR, AED, Concussion, Heat Acclimatization, and Implicit Bias training. 
• Availability until the conclusion of practice and/or for home and away athletic contests which may occur at night or on weekends. 
• Demonstrated experience and competencies for performance responsibilities. 
• Required criminal background check and proof of US citizenship or legal alien status. 

Gill St. Bernard's School has a proud tradition of athletic excellence throughout its history. Athletics play an integral part of the overall educational experience of our students, reinforcing our core values of courage, integrity, respect, compassion, and excellence through competition, practice, and team-play.   Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to jnoon@gsbschool.org and careers@gsbschool.org, with the subject line Assistant Outdoor Track & Field Coach. Feel free to contact Director of Athletics Jenn Noon with any questions. 

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

To organize, coordinate, and promote a comprehensive athletic program to meet the needs and interests of the school community. To provide effective leadership that will ensure a positive learning environment and stress the importance of academic achievement and social responsibility, while modeling a high degree of ethics and professionalism. This position reports to the Director of Athletics and Middle School Athletics Coordinator.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

• Establish and monitor rules, regulations, and procedures as needed for the student-athletes participating which conform to the school, NJSIAA, and MSAC Conference policies.
• In conjunction with the Athletic Director, order and maintain supplies.
• Instruct and advise athletes on eligibility, rules and regulations, sportsmanship, and citizenship.
• Prepare forms, reports, inventory, and recommendations as required.
• Compile and maintain accurate individual and team performance records.
• Establish procedures for communicating with team and parents/guardians on a weekly basis.
• Plan, organize, and implement the teaching of fundamentals, strategies, rules, and proper conditioning.
• Ensure that adequate supervision is provided for all students involved in the program both at practices and games.
• Provide for the safety of participants by inspecting facilities and equipment and being aware of environmental conditions.
• Issue, collect, inventory, and store equipment.
• Instruct participants in safety procedures and in the need to report injuries to the coach and/or athletic trainer immediately and implement appropriate procedures for handling injury situations.
• Assume responsibility for locker rooms and other areas used by the team.
• Maintain necessary confidentiality of medical conditions as appropriate.
• In conjunction with the Director of Athletics and Athletic Administrator, maintain a schedule that conforms to the NJSIAA and MSAC Conference.
• Other duties as assigned or required by the demands of the position and administration

Qualifications

• Must maintain annual certification in NJSIAA Coaching Coursework Requirements; Fundamentals in Coaching, First Aid, CPR, AED, Concussion, Heat Acclimatization, Implicit Bias and Be Kind training.
• Availability until the conclusion of practice and/or for home and away athletic contests which may occur at night or on weekends.
• Demonstrated experience and competencies for performance responsibilities.
• Required criminal background check and proof of US citizenship or legal alien status.

Gill St. Bernard's School has a proud tradition of athletic excellence throughout its history. Athletics play an integral part of the overall educational experience of our students, reinforcing our core values of courage, integrity, respect, compassion, and excellence through competition, practice, and team-play. Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to jnoon@gsbschool.org and careers@gsbschool.org, with the subject line Middle School Boys Tennis Coach. Feel free to contact Director of Athletics Jenn Noon with any questions.