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School: Rocky Mountain Prep (opening Fall 2012)

Job Title: Director of Development & Community Engagement

Category: Full-time

Classification: Development/Fundraising

Job Description:

Be a founding leader of something amazing. Rocky Mountain Prep is a new PK-8 public charter school in Southeast Denver whose vision is to close the achievement gap. As the Director of Community Engagement & Development you’ll seek out and apply for competitive grants, craft our story and work with the Executive Director to engage supporters. This work will enable all of us to achieve our mission of providing an excellent college-preparatory education to all students.

What you’ll love:

Finding and applying for competitive grants and other funding opportunities
Designing and implementing effective donor-tracking management system
Investing others in our mission
Planning and executing fun and compelling events
Crafting and communicating our story to a variety of stakeholders
Helping organize and support the school’s enrollment activities
Working closely with the Executive Director, Board of Directors and leadership team

A candidate we’ll love:

You can’t help but create a plan for everything. Your to-do lists are color-coded.
You have impeccable communication skills and love crafting compelling messages.
Your unrelenting desire to learn and improve your practice is infectious.
You’re entrepreneurial and willing to do “whatever it takes.”
You have a deep dedication and belief in Rocky Mountain Prep’s mission, educational model & values.
You believe working hard and having fun go hand-in-hand. Your puns are usually intended.

Compensation

Salaries will be competitive and commensurate with experience and include a comprehensive benefits package.

How to apply: Are you ready to use your professional expertise to help provide a transformative education for low-income students?

Apply now!

Application Instructions:

Email your resume and cover letter to lead@rockymountainprep.org.

Date Posted: 2011-11-14

Closing Date: 2011-12-30

Start Date: 2011-12-30

Rocky Mountain Prep (opening Fall 2012) Profile

Address

Rocky Mountain Prep (opening Fall 2012)
Denver, CO

Contact Information

Web Site: http://www.rockymountainprep.org
Phone: (720)980-1384
Email: jpcryan@gmail.com

School Info

Authorizer: Denver Public Schools (DPS) - Denver County 1
County: Denver
District: Denver Public Schools (DPS) - Denver County 1
Region: Metro Area
Grade Levels: Pre-K , K , 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9

Description

Rocky Mountain Prep is a tuition-free, public charter school slated to open in August 2012 in southeast Denver. Our mission is to educate students in pre-kindergarten through grade 8 with the rigorous academic preparation, character development and individualized support necessary to succeed in and graduate from high school and a four-year college.