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Reports to: LSMSA Foundation Board of Trustees Direct Reporting: Foundation Board President
Classification: Full-time; Exempt Location: Remote; Louisiana resident required
SUMMARY
The Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA) Foundation is a 501(c)(3) supporting
foundation whose mission is to develop and manage resources that enhance the work of LSMSA.
LSMSA, recently ranked in the top 1% of high schools by Niche and named a World’s Best Boarding
School by Fortune magazine, is a tuition-free, public high school for high-achieving sophomores, juniors,
and seniors with a nominal room and board fee to cover housing, meals, and campus activities. The
LSMSA Foundation is the chief fundraising entity for LSMSA and offers assistance to families in need so
that no eligible student is denied the school’s 40-year legacy of a premium college-level living/learning
experience.
The LSMSA Foundation seeks a mission-driven, experienced professional with exceptional leadership
and fundraising abilities to serve as its Executive Director. Reporting to the LSMSA Foundation Board of
Trustees, the Executive Director will manage the overall strategic vision and day-to-day operations of
the LSMSA Foundation.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Organizational Leadership & Strategy
Finance & Operations
Fundraising & Stakeholder Engagement
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
developing high-performance teams, setting and achieving strategic objectives, and managing a
budget.
values.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
APPLICATION PROCESS
The LSMSA Foundation is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. The Foundation does not
discriminate against nor tolerate discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on
any legally recognized basis including, but not limited to: race, color, creed, disability, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, disability, citizenship, or age. This policy
applies to all personnel matters including recruitment, hiring, training, promotions, compensation,
benefits, transfers, layoffs, termination, recreational and social programs, and professional contracts.