MCI Careers

Major Gifts Officer

Maine Central Institute (MCI) is embarking on the largest campaign in the school’s history and seeks a dynamic, relationship-driven Major Gifts Officer (MGO) to help advance the mission and long-term sustainability of the school by cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major donors. The MGO will play a key role in building meaningful philanthropic partnerships with alumni, family, and friends of MCI, helping ensure that students continue to thrive in a supportive and innovative learning environment.

Reporting to the Assistant Head of School for Advancement, the Major Gifts Officer will manage a portfolio of 125-150 major gift prospects and donors, with a focus on securing leadership-level gifts in support of MCI’s Campaign including Annual Fund, capital priorities, endowment, planned giving, and special initiatives.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Donor Engagement & Relationship Management

• Manage and grow a portfolio of 125-150 major gift prospects and donors.

• Develop and implement individualized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies.

• Build authentic, long-term relationships with alumni, family, and friends of MCI through personal outreach, meetings, events, and campus visits.

• Serve as a key ambassador for MCI, articulating the school’s mission, vision, and strategic priorities.

Solicitation & Fundraising

• Personally solicit major gifts in support of the Campaign, Annual Fund, capital projects, endowment, planned giving, and other institutional priorities.

• Partner with the Advancement staff, and volunteer leaders to coordinate donor strategies and solicitations.

• Assist in identifying and preparing proposals, gift agreements, and impact reports.

Prospect Development & Strategy

• Identify, qualify, and cultivate new major gift prospects.

• Maintain accurate and timely donor records, contact reports, and pipeline activity in the school’s CRM, Virtuous.

• Analyze giving trends and donor interests to inform strategy and maximize philanthropic impact.

Collaboration & Stewardship

• Work closely with Advancement Office colleagues, faculty, and leadership to connect donors with areas of passion and impact.

• Ensure exceptional stewardship of major donors, including personalized recognition and ongoing communication.

• Support donor events, alumni engagement efforts, and special advancement initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in non-profit fundraising or in sales or marketing in the for-profit sector.

• Demonstrated success in cultivating, soliciting, and closing major gifts.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to connect authentically with diverse constituents.

• High level of professionalism, discretion, and integrity.

• Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.

• Willingness to travel and work evenings and weekends as required.

• Passion for education and alignment with MCI’s mission and values.

MCI offers a competitive benefits program including medical, vision and dental plans, disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts. To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your interest and qualifications..

For more information or to apply today, contact:

Tom Bertrand, Assistant Head of School for Advancement
Maine Central Institute
295 Main Street
Pittsfield, Maine 04967
Phone: 207-487-5915
E-mail: tbertrand@mci-school.org

Physical Education Teacher

Maine Central Institute is seeking a full-time faculty member to join the Human Development Department beginning in August for the 2026-2027 school year. We are looking for an applicant with the experience or ability to teach Physical Education. The Physical Education teacher provides instruction in Health, Wellness, and Fitness to students in grades 9–12, with a focus on outdoor recreation, adventure skills, and habits that support lifelong well-being.

An ideal applicant will be comfortable teaching in a 1:1 ipad classroom, using Google Classroom to post course materials, and communicate with students and parents. This position requires frequent communication with parents, counselors, and other teachers, scheduling interventions for students, and attending department/faculty meetings.

Founded in 1866, Maine Central Institute is an independent town academy serving students in grades 9-12 from surrounding local communities as well as international students from over 20 countries. The ideal candidate will possess a strong desire to teach at an independent residential school. Each faculty member is expected to contribute to the co-curricular environment at MCI. This position has a training start date of August 20, 2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher; a master’s degree in education is preferred.

• Ability to teach multiple pathway related courses

• The ideal candidate would have APE certification

• Prior high school teaching experience is required and experience with students with a wide range of abilities and international students preferred.

• Proficiency in use of instructional technology; experience with a 1:1 program a plus.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with students, parents, peers, and supervisors.

• Proficiency in the use of data to assess student progress and to drive instruction.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, completed MCI Job application (MCI Job Application) and three letters of reference. MCI offers a competitive benefits program including medical, vision and dental plans, disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts.

For more information or to apply today, contact:

Scott Giallombardo, Dean of Academics
Maine Central Institute
295 Main Street
Pittsfield, Maine 04967
Phone: 207-487-5915
E-mail: sgiallombardo@mci-school.org