Communications and Engagement Manager – Prospect Ridge Academy – Colorado

Job title: Communications and Engagement Manager

Company: Prospect Ridge Academy

Job description: Prospect Ridge Academy, a public charter school in Adams 12 Five Star District is seeking a dynamic and innovative Communications and Engagement Manager to lead the school’s communications efforts nationwide and build engagement throughout our school. The ideal candidate will be passionate about education, possess excellent communication skills, enjoy events and have experience in website development, social media, publicity, and marketing. Under the general supervision of the Community Operations Director, the Communications and Engagement Manager is a skilled communicator who will develop the internal and external communications and will play a pivotal role in promoting the school’s mission, engaging with families, and attracting new students.ResponsibilitiesCommunications:Create and distribute regular communications, including newsletters, emails, and announcements.Ensure timely and relevant updates regarding school policies, happenings, events, and activities.Develop and execute on communication plans for school events that include multiple communication channels to reach specific audiences.Serve as a primary point of contact for communication needs while providing excellent customer service and support.Grow online presence and fulfill communications requestsCultivate, manage and maintain positive relationships with Grade Level Coordinators, parent volunteers who liaison with families at their grade level and the teaching staff.Coordinate the creation of student and school highlights, including videos, testimonials, and success stories.Showcase student achievements, academic excellence, athletics, extracurricular activities, and community involvement through various channels.Develop engaging and informative blog content highlighting student achievements, school events, and educational initiatives.Collaborate with staff, community, and students to gather content and stories for blog postings.Engagement and Event Marketing:Support the communication and engagement of school wide events on and off campus.Develop and implement marketing plans to attract prospective students and families to the school.Create marketing materials, brochures, flyers, and presentations highlighting the school’s unique programs, strengths, and benefits.Support and participate in school-wide events, open houses, and information sessions to promote enrollment opportunities, academic, community, and fundraising development.Publicity and Media Relations:Develop and execute comprehensive publicity plans to raise awareness of the school within the community and nationwide.Cultivate relationships with local media outlets, reporters, and influencers to secure coverage of school events, achievements, and initiatives.Design visuals, graphics and programs as needed.Prepare press releases, media kits, and other materials to promote key announcements and milestones.Website Development and Maintenance:Lead the development and maintenance of the school’s website, ensuring it is up-to-date, accessible to all, user-friendly, and reflective of the school’s brand and values.Collaborate with web platform vendors to implement new features, enhancements, and updates as needed.Regularly monitor website performance, analyze metrics, and make data-driven recommendations for improvements.Qualifications (or Education and Related Work Experience)Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field.Preferred – Master’s degree in Media/Broadcast/Film/Video Production, Marketing, Communication, Advertising, Journalism, Radio/TV or related field.3+ years of experience in communications, events, marketing, or public relations, preferably in an educational or nonprofit setting.2+ years of experience managing others.Organizational and leadership experience.Experience in events, video production, newsletter development, and/or website management.Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with attention to detail.Proficiency in website content management systems (CMS), HTML/CSS, and web analytics tools.Experience with social media management, email marketing, and digital advertising platforms.Experience in video production, newsletter development, and/or website management.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to lean into team projects to help where and when needed.Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a passion for education and community engagement.Preferred – Experience in a charter school or nonprofit setting.Skills and AbilitiesProblem Solving – Identify and resolve problems promptly; gather and analyze information skillfully; develop alternate solutions; work independently and collaboratively to achieve District and department goals.Customer Service – Excellent customer service skills are required. Respond promptly to requests for service and assistance; solicit customer feedback to improve service; live by the Golden Rule.Communication – Communicate clearly and present ideas concisely, both orally and in writing; demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.Quality Management – Ability to multitask, meet tight deadlines, follow detailed instructions, and handle multiple projects at a time.Innovation – Display original thinking and creativity; meet resource challenges; generate suggestions for improvement; develop innovative approaches and ideas.Professionalism – Treat all humans with respect; accept responsibility for actions; follow through on commitments; work independently and as part of a team; establish and maintain working relationships with the entire PRA community of families, students, and staff.Physical Requirements and Working ConditionsPrimarily sedentary work at a computer in an office; however, some duties are performed throughout the school and indoor and outdoor event locations with minimal supervision and adverse weather conditions.The position requires lifting to 40 pounds, standing for long periods, walking long distances, and the physical ability to set up tents, tables, and various event equipment.This employee will occasionally need to utilize their vehicle to attend meetings, run errands, participate in off-site events, and transport equipment and supplies.This highly public position provides contact with students, staff, Administrators, Prospect Ridge Academy Board of Directors, and parents.Work hours may occasionally be extended.Reporting RelationshipThis position reports to the Community Operations DirectorDirect Reports: The Community Releations Coordinator and the Enrollment CoordinatorBenefitsProspect Ridge Academy offers a total compensation package, for employees working
0.75 FTE, including:MEDICAL – There are three options for Medical coverage provided by United Healthcare.DENTAL – Dental insurance is provided by Delta Dental of Colorado.VISION – Vision insurance is provided by VSP.FLEXIBLE SPENDING – There are two different options for flexible spending provided by Discovery Benefits.LIFE/AD&D – You are provided 1x your annual salary (up to $100,000) as group term life insurance provided by Lincoln Financial Group.STD/LTD – PRA pays the entire cost of short- and long-term disability benefits.PERA – Administered by Colorado, PERA is a tax-deferred retirement account to which you contribute 11% of your monthly earnings. Additionally, PRA contributes 21.4% to the PERA pension trust fund on your behalf.EAP – Employee Assistance Program is provided by Lincoln Financial.PAL – Paid Annual Leave beginning immediately following the first day of work (FTE 1.0 = 10 days / 0.8 = 8 days/ 0.5 = 5 days etc.)Paid Holidays that include – 11 paid Holidays for 10 month Employees (please refer to Employee Handbook for these 11 days) and 15 paid Holidays for 12 month Employees (please refer to Employee Handbook for these 15 days.For Employees working
0.75 FTE, benefits will include:PERA – Administered by Colorado, PERA is a tax-deferred retirement account to which you contribute 11% of your monthly earnings. Additionally, PRA contributes 21.4% to the PERA pension trust fund on your behalf.Paid Holidays that include – 11 paid Holidays for 10 month Employees (please refer to Employee Handbook for these 11 days) and 15 paid Holidays for 12 month Employees (please refer to Employee Handbook for these 15 days.

Expected salary: $69376 – 78048 per year

Location: Colorado

Job date: Sat, 06 Apr 2024 07:58:13 GMT

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