Are you passionate about working with people and building strong, engaged communities? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, juggling multiple tasks and systems while making it all look effortless? Are you skilled at organizing seamless, engaging events that bring people together? Do you value the critical role volunteers play in the success of a school? If so, Aspen Academy, a PK-8 independent school in Greenwood Village, has an exciting opportunity for you as our Alumni and Community Engagement Manager, starting immediately!

About Aspen Academy:

Located in the southern metro area of beautiful Denver, Colorado, at Aspen Academy, we're not just a school; we're a community committed to shaping the leaders of tomorrow. Our dedication to Next Generation education sets us apart, as we equip students with the enduring life skills they need for future success. We look at learning as a way to ignite the personal passions and interests of each and every student. Our unique leadership, finance, and entrepreneurial development (LiFE) program prepares students for life. Students thrive as they build lasting relationships with peers and teachers through small class sizes and a community focus. 

Diversity and inclusion are foundational at Aspen Academy. We are passionate about cultivating a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment, celebrating and supporting differences. 

We embody and promote the community's values in our thoughts, words, and actions, serving as committed and supportive co-leaders in realizing Aspen Academy's vision and mission:

• Our values: Be Kind. Do Good. Work Hard. Make the World Better.

• Our mission: We edify and inspire students and educators to grow, learn and lead.

• Our vision: We are a national leader in innovative and transformative education.

Does this inspire you?  Then please read on.

• You are an outgoing, marketing-minded professional skilled at building meaningful relationships with diverse stakeholders and serving as an ambassador for community engagement.

• You have a passion for building community and experience in developing and analyzing community engagement and outreach programs that deliver stellar results.

• Proactive, self-directed, and flexible, you can work independently or collaboratively with a positive attitude.

• You demonstrate high emotional intelligence and cultural competency, fostering meaningful relationships and respecting differing viewpoints.

• You excel in delivering creative, data-driven solutions while skillfully managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and with a keen attention to detail. 

• You handle confidential information discreetly and foster positive relationships.

• You possess strong written and verbal communication skills, utilizing traditional and social media platforms, and live events to engage the community.

• You are a competent, compassionate, creative, dedicated and enthusiastic professional committed to your own personal growth and improvement.

If this describes you, please apply to join our team.

Our Alumni and Community Engagement Manager’s Responsibilities:

Community Engagement & Outreach

• Manage and lead the school’s community engagement and outreach efforts to achieve a full, diverse, engaged, inclusive, positive, and innovative school community. Initiate, develop, implement and manage community engagement strategies and outreach programs.

• Cultivate and grow relationships with community members and organizations to drive 100% engagement, retention, and investment.

• Serve as school champion and staff leader for community groups such as the Parent Civic Organization, Grandparent Counsel, Alumni, and Aspen Business Leadership Community, promoting involvement and developing leadership. Recruit and develop group leaders. Promote, grow existing and initiate new community groups and programs to maximize involvement.

• Serve as school champion and staff leader for lunchtime.  Staff contact for lunch vendor.  Recruit, coordinate and train parent volunteers.  Create and implement programming to support community building and well being among students during lunch.

• Manage community engagement strategies, outreach programs, and partnerships with local businesses and nonprofits.

• Create, produce, and distribute materials for outreach, community programs and events, including emails, mailings, social media, other communication channels, signage, etc. Collaborate with internal teams to align messaging and outreach and manage social media.

• Represent the school at community events, fostering a positive and inclusive environment.

Event Management & Execution

• Lead, plan, promote, and execute community events such as parent universities, picnics, and Aspen Business Leadership Community events.

• Serve as the school event coordinator for all events occurring on campus, including sponsored events through facility rentals.

• Recruit and manage volunteers, ensuring smooth event execution and active community involvement.

• Solicit and manage sponsors for events.

Volunteer Management

• Serve as the Volunteer Manager.

• Manage the volunteer portal and oversee all volunteer activities, recruitment, and coordination.

• Train team members and key volunteers in volunteer platform usage.

Data Management & Reporting

• Track and analyze engagement data, providing reports and recommendations for growth.

• Perform all data entry tasks, ensure data integrity, and assess the outcomes of community initiatives.

Compliance, Budget & Best Practices

• Manage the community engagement budget, ensuring compliance with relevant policies.

• Stay informed on community trends and best practices.

Education, Experience, and Qualifications:

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree. Master’s Degree preferred.

• 5+ successful years of community engagement experience.

• School based and/or non-profit community engagement experience preferred.  Volunteer management experience preferred.

• 3+ years of successful event planning, coordination, and execution experience, on time and on budget.

• Marketing experience preferred.

• Experience with data collection and analysis.

• Engagement campaign planning and operational management.

• Proficiency in social media and other communication tools.

• Strong technical skills in Google Suite.

• Project Management experience.

• Experience with CRMs (Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge preferred) and Golden volunteer app preferred.

• Have a passion and enthusiasm for Aspen Academy’s mission, vision, values and strategic plan. 

• Model and reinforce the school’s core values, guiding philosophy, rules and school spirit consistently throughout the school environment, and support and hold accountable colleagues in doing the same.

• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.

• Grant permission for a criminal background check upon hire. 

• Meet physical demands to perform essential functions of the role.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: Ability to work full-time, including occasional evenings and weekends; work in person/in the school building; speak for long periods of time. Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.  Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; occasionally life up to 100 pounds. 

Aspen Academy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace committed to providing an environment of mutual respect, where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and military and veteran status. 

Compensation Package:

Health, dental, vision, employer-paid telehealth, a holistic EAP, 403(b) with matching and more. Aspen Academy offers an excellent compensation package including wide-ranging opportunities for professional development with a generous annual stipend, and a talented and dedicated staff of teaching professionals and supportive administrators.

Salary Range: Starting annual salary $65,000-$85,000 (based on education & experience). 

Apply Today!

To join us in our mission to provide an unparalleled education that equips students with the knowledge and skills to excel in a changing world, apply here: https://www.aspenacademy.org/about/careers.

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