about

Job Summary:

The Marketing and Communications Manager is responsible for the strategic development, integration, and implementation of all aspects of the communication and marketing programs at CRMS that are consistent with the school’s strategic plan and enrollment goals. This position works closely with the enrollment and development teams and is responsible for telling the school’s story while ensuring consistent messaging in the creation of marketing collateral across a variety of platforms, as well as related internal and external communications. 

The ideal candidate must be a self-starter and a strong storyteller, with writing and editing capabilities. They should have excellent organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, have strong public relations skills, and be a confident and creative contributor to the administrative team, with a desire to become an integral part of the CRMS community. 

This is a hands-on position where a proven ability to design, develop, and implement both strategy and supporting plans is essential. 

Employment Classification:
This is a year-round, full time, exempt position. The Marketing & Communications Manager will report to the Director of Enrollment. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Develop and direct a comprehensive program of external communications, print materials, media relations, advertising, digital communications, social media, and all other activities related to promoting the school and its students, faculty, and programs.
• Develop and implement strategic communications plans to support school-wide goals and bring greater recognition to the school. Report on results.
• Oversee the digital marketing strategy for the school including managing the social media accounts, creating, posting and tracking targeted ads and reporting out on results to adjust strategy accordingly. 
• Design and/or manage the creation of school digital and print marketing/communication materials, including newsletters, email campaigns, school signage, postcards, videos, schedules, ads, student directory, school ID cards, business cards, letterhead invitations, etc. for a variety of audiences (current parents, alumni, prospective families, etc.).
• Coordinate photographs and videos of school events and programs, maintaining digital files. Manage school online video and photo accounts (YouTube, Vimeo, Flickr, etc.).
• Collaborate with the Director of Enrollment and the Director of Development to create and execute marketing strategies to recruit prospective students and engage committed alumni and families. 
• Manage PR, media relations, and school advertising.
• Manage website, including page updates and regular, fresh content; utilize best practices for website management, including SEO/SEM. In collaboration with senior management, manage redesign of the website as needed.

Additional Responsibilities Include:

• Draft press releases and manage relationships with local press to encourage coverage.
• Ensure consistency of the CRMS brand, proper logo use, and messaging.
• Ensure school communications databases are maintained.
• Execute school surveys as needed and manage results. 
• Update school profile listings annually across various platforms and manage relationships with partner organizations. 
• Manage and maintain a schedule for all school communications; assess and measure communication campaigns.
• Manage the Communications and Marketing budget.
• Provide guidance for school crisis and emergency communications responses, in partnership with retained counsel and outside consultants when appropriate, and serve as the lead for the school’s internal Crisis Response Team. Communicate emergency or other urgent notifications to students, faculty, staff, and parents/guardians. 
• Support HS2 summer program with the production of collateral, managing and populating social media channels, production of annual report, photography, and PR as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required with five+ years of school communications or other business experience.
• A growth mindset, openness to change, creative problem-solving skills, and a positive can-do attitude. 
• A collaborative working style with the ability to gracefully manage and prioritize requests in a team-oriented environment.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, along with outstanding writing, editing, presenting, and persuasion skills.
• Well-versed in social media strategy and management; experience in storytelling, content creation, and production for web, social channels, newsletters, digital marketing, and print communication. Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills along with basic photography and video ability to capture campus stories.
• Experience managing websites, including SEO/SEM and management. Knowledge of WordPress is helpful. 
• Strong graphic design (Adobe Creative Suite) skills, video editing expertise (iMovie, Premiere Pro, or other video editing platforms) a plus.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with multiple constituencies with exceptional initiative, judgment and problem-solving skills. Accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to follow through with multi-task projects.
• Willingness and ability to work occasional evenings and select weekends.
• Genuine commitment to independent education and a desire to support CRMS’s mission.

Physical Requirements:

• General office working conditions including sitting for extended periods of time and occasional lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Verbal communication.

 Typical Working Conditions:

• Work is performed both in office and outdoor environments, continuous contact with staff, students and the public.

NOTE: Nothing in this job description restricts the ability of CRMS to assign, reassign, or eliminate duties and responsibilities of this job either orally or in writing. Tasks and responsibilities may be changed at any time due to reasons deemed appropriate by CRMS.

Salary: $70,000 plus benefits.

To Apply: Complete the CRMS Employment Application and send it along with a cover letter and resume to employment@crms.org.

Colorado Rocky Mountain School (CRMS) is a college-preparatory independent boarding school located in the mountains of western Colorado. CRMS’s average enrollment is 175 students in grades 9-12 from a variety of countries around the world. We provide students with a transformative education through an inclusive community on our 300-acre campus, a rigorous academic program in our classrooms, and experiential learning on our public lands.

CRMS seeks to be a learning environment where students and faculty with diverse lived experiences and backgrounds and a respect for the outdoors can challenge their intellect, hone life skills, while developing skills and character. It is our goal to provide access to all youth to the transformative powers of the outdoors. We are a community that welcomes and values differences so that we may understand, grow, and support each other in our quest for a culture of inclusivity, equity, and belonging.

The CRMS Fellow Program invites recent college graduates the opportunity to gain teaching skills in our Active and Residential programs while sharing their unique gifts with CRMS students.  Additionally, Fellows assist as substitute teachers, provide study support in the Learning Center and may opt-in to classroom observation and participation in coordination with CRMS faculty members.

RESIDENTIAL: Living and working in a residential dormitory, Fellows gain practical training in residential education.  Fellows serve on a weekend duty team nine weekends per year, facilitate a weekly restriction work crew, and participate in evening dorm duties averaging two to three nights a week. Fellows also assist with several Weekend Rendezvous, which provide overnight weekend adventures for our students.

ACTIVE: Involvement in our Active program including:

• The Sports Program (kayaking, climbing, mountain biking, horseback riding, numerous types of skiing and snowboarding activities, running, soccer etc.);
• The Service Program (ex. ceramics, bike shop, recycling and sustainability, outdoor trip logistics,etc.);
• The Outdoor Program, including Outdoor Orientation, Fall Trip, and Spring Trip, which include backpacking as well as expeditions linked to our Sports Program.
• Interim, a two-week  immersive course of study

ACADEMIC: Diverse experiential teaching opportunities available through the Active and Residential programs as well as self-motivated classroom observation and participation in coordination with CRMS faculty members in a specific subject area (History, Math, Literature, Modern Languages, Science, Art, Technology, College Counseling).

The Fellow Program is a one-year appointment. Employment begins early August 2023, and extends through early June 2024. While at CRMS, fellows will receive room and board, a season ski pass to the four areas of Aspen, a $18,000 stipend, and health benefits.

WHO SHOULD APPLY: Individuals with a college degree who are interested in experiential education, working with teenagers, and gaining firsthand experience working with students from across the globe in an inclusive independent board school setting. Individuals who work well collaboratively as well as independently. Candidates dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and individuals from diverse social and cultural backgrounds, are strongly encouraged to apply. Strong personal experience in kayaking, mountain biking, rock climbing, horseback riding and/or skiing/snowboarding preferred.

If interested, please send a cover letter, resume, and CRMS Application to:

Jessica McGrath
Colorado Rocky Mountain School
500 Holden Way, Carbondale, Colorado 81623
or electronically to: jmcgrath@crms.org

For more information, please contact the school at 970-963-2562.
Position open until filled.

Position Summary

The CRMS Food Service Department is responsible for planning and preparing high-quality, nutritious meals and snacks for the school’s residential and day student educational programs, including special events. 

The Kitchen Supervisor position is responsible for assisting the Food Service Director in the daily operation and running of the Food Service program, preparing meals and food for special needs or events often at times when the Director of Food Service is not on duty or is absent which requires operating and supervision of the kitchen and food service area including cleaning, sanitation, health and safety management as well as staff supervision. Scheduled shifts are generally in the evening and on weekends. 

All CRMS employees are “educators” and are expected to maintain positive relationships with students, parents, faculty, and staff members. 

Supervisory Relationship
Position reports directly to the Director of Food Service or in their absence, to the Director of Finance.

Minimum Requirements to be considered for this position

Three years of experience routinely performing several or all of the duties listed below under Job Responsibilities. Ability to obtain the SERVSAFE Manager food safety certification. Fluent verbal and written communication in English; some command of Spanish is preferred.

Employment is conditional on satisfactory completion of a background check, including criminal and motor vehicle. Motor vehicle record must satisfy requirements of CRMS insurance.

FLSA Status
This position is not exempt from overtime requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Physical Requirements
Stand for extended periods; frequently walk, stand, or crouch on narrow, slippery surfaces; stoop, kneel, and bend to pick up or move objects, boxes, crates, produce, and meat; physical ability to routinely lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds (occasionally greater than 50 pounds); physical ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds with assistance; sufficient manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination to use a variety of kitchen tools and equipment; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication.

Job Responsibilities
Specific duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plan, prepare, and serve daily meals, snacks, and any other special food requirements or events that should arise (with the assistance of several co-workers) for groups up to 250
• Operate commercial kitchen equipment
• Supervise co-workers
• Receive food truck deliveries checking for correct items and quantities
• Ensure compliance with the Department of Health and Environment on all food establishment rules and regulations (e.g. sanitation, food temperature, etc.).
• Assume the duties of the Food Service Director in their absence when on leave, including ordering food and supplies, scheduling staff, and liaison with the various departments at CRMS to ensure smooth continued Food Service. 
• Any other duties assigned

NOTE: Nothing in this job description restricts the ability of CRMS to assign, reassign, or eliminate duties and responsibilities of this job either orally or in writing.  Tasks and responsibilities may be changed at any time due to reasons deemed appropriate by CRMS.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in a fast-paced commercial kitchen environment and occasionally in outdoor environments; some exposure to controlled and hazardous substances and chemicals; frequent contact with staff, students, and the public.

Pay Range: Range $24-27/hour plus benefits.

To Apply: Complete the CRMS Employment Application and send it along with a cover letter and resume to employment@crms.org.