Careers At CRMS
Employment Opportunities
Working at CRMS is a powerful and rewarding opportunity. Current faculty, teaching fellow, and staff openings are posted on this page as they occur, but applicants are encouraged to submit a resumé and cover letter to employment@crms.org at any time. When applying for a job at CRMS, the CRMS Application for Employment is required in addition to submitting your resumé.
If we have an opening, the job description will be posted below. Click on the job titles below for a full description and how to apply.
Colorado Rocky Mountain School is seeking an experienced theater educator to direct our theater program, beginning November 2024. The CRMS arts department emphasizes a commitment to the production and appreciation of art, the awareness of the role of art in society, and the value creative exploration can have on lifelong learning. Drama productions are an essential element of our arts at CRMS and the school is dedicated to advancing our performing arts program.
Specific Responsibilities Include:
- Direct two theater productions (including one musical)
- Provide students with the instruction, inspiration, and artistic vision necessary for theatrical excellence
- Oversee all elements of production including but not limited to: script choice, casting, scheduling, lighting, set design, sound, costumes, blocking, acting, choreography, music direction, budget, and creative vision
- Hire and oversee outside contractors as needed
- Direct faculty members supporting elements of production such as set construction and costuming.
- Provide constructive, timely feedback to students
- Communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues
- Write end-of-term student reports
- Foster inclusion and social justice, ensuring all students’ sense of belonging
- Execute all duties in a timely and professional manner
Schedule:Â (Additional time may be required during tech weeks)
- Production #1: Beginning Nov. 4 with performances Dec.12-14. Rehearsals Mon, Tu, Th and Fri 3:00-5:00.
- Production #2: Beginning Jan. 13 with performances Mar. 6-8. (Note this is interrupted with our 2-week Interim Feb 3-14). Rehearsals Mon 4:00-5:30, Tues 3:40-5:30, Friday 3:00-5:00.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred
- Experience directing theater productions
- Organization and time-management skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Creativity and ability to clearly communicate artistic vision
- Ability to effectively engage with students while creating a safe space for artistic expression
- Cultural competencies required to promote inclusion, equity, and belonging within a diverse cultural and social framework
CRMS is a college-preparatory independent boarding school located in the mountains of western Colorado. We provide students with a transformative education through an inclusive community on our campus, a rigorous academic program in our classrooms, and experiential learning on our public lands.
CRMS seeks to be a learning environment where diverse students and faculty can challenge their intellect, hone life skills, share a respect for the outdoors, and develop character. 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 inclusion, equity, and belonging. Faculty dedicated to promoting these values, and those from diverse social and cultural backgrounds, are strongly encouraged to apply.
Compensation: The salary range is $5,000-$7,000.
To apply: Please complete the CRMS Employment Application. Send this along with a resume and a cover letter via email to employment@crms.org.
CRMS is an equal-opportunity employer.
Are you an enthusiastic team player who enjoys interacting with people of diverse backgrounds and organizing meaningful, community-building activities?
Colorado Rocky Mountain School is hiring an Alumni & Parent Relations Manager who will serve as the primary point of contact for the school’s 3,300+ alumni, liaison to the school’s families, manage community events, and coordinate volunteer and mentoring opportunities.
The Alumni & Parent Relations Manager will be an integral member of our four-person development team, along with the Director of Development, Director of Annual Giving, and Development Associate & Database Manager. Colorado Rocky Mountain School is in the quiet leadership phase of a comprehensive campaign to support the Annual Fund, endowment, and capital projects. We are looking for a positive, outgoing, and energetic individual to aid us in these efforts and help us achieve our goals.
Colorado Rocky Mountain School’s mission is to cultivate a learning environment in which students discover their potential to excel as individuals, contribute to their communities, and thoughtfully participate in the world we share. The Alumni & Parent Relations Manager will embrace and advance this mission and embody our core values of respect, responsibility, and excellence.
Colorado Rocky Mountain School prides itself on its history of being a relational school. Our development program is likewise predicated on a relational approach toward all constituents (trustees, alumni, parents, parents of alumni, etc.). The Alumni & Parent Relations Manager will incorporate this relational approach in all interactions with the school community.
Not required: Previous independent or boarding school experience. Required: A love for working with students, collegiality with our faculty and staff, respectful interactions with all constituents, and an abiding commitment to representing Colorado Rocky Mountain School with dignity and professionalism in all situations and under any circumstances.
Not required: Prior development and alumni engagement experience. Required: A hospitable, helpful attitude and a skillset to communicate effectively across a variety of platforms as well as plan and execute a broad range of community events.
This is not a frontline fundraising position. However, depending on the successful candidate’s interest in and aptitude for fundraising, there is potential to learn and grow in this regard. Some travel is expected to meet with alumni and other constituents in person.
Key Responsibilities include:
Alumni Relations:
- Primary point of contact for the school’s 3,300+ alumni, including 720 contacts annually
- Produce the monthly alumni e-newsletter, the Bar Fork Bulletin, 12 times a year
- Organize and manage Alumni Weekend in the summer
- Manage alumni social media accounts, including LinkedIn, Facebook & Instagram
- Collect and edit alumni class notes for the annual summer magazine
- Coordinate alumni professional mentoring & networking opportunities
- Identify and connect alumni interested in serving as senior project advisers
- Organize and coordinate alumni gatherings as appropriate
- Manage students on the alumni relations service crew
Parent Relations:
- Liaison for all of the school’s families
- Organize and manage New Family Orientation at the start of the school year
- Organize and manage Family Weekend in the fall
- Organize and manage Graduation in the spring
- Organize and coordinate umbrella calls for families several times a year
- Organize and coordinate periodic parent activities and volunteer opportunities
Other responsibilities and activities as assigned by the Director of Development.
Essential Skills & Attitudes:
- A collaborative, cooperative team player with an enthusiastic, positive attitude
- Excellent and professional interpersonal and relational skills
- Excellent communication skills in a broad range of contexts and platforms
- Strong grasp of current development and communications technology, including Windows and Mac computing environments, e-communications platforms, social media channels, and The Raiser’s Edge NXT (preferred)
- Organizational skills and event planning, including event design, budget management, logistics, communication, volunteer coordination, and event management
- Calm demeanor and pleasant, professional presentation
Compensation: The position is full-time and non-exempt. Salary range is $55,000 - $60,000, plus benefits.
To apply: Please complete the CRMS Employment Application. Send this along with a resume and a cover letter via email to employment@crms.org.
CRMS is an equal-opportunity employer.
The Colorado Rocky Mountain School is seeking a skilled and dedicated Cook to join our team. As a Cook at our boarding school, you will play a vital role in providing nutritious and delicious meals to our students. The ideal candidate will be able to work efficiently with limited supervision and possess excellent culinary skills.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and cook meals for students, faculty, and staff in accordance with the school's dietary guidelines and preferences.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen area, including storage areas and equipment.
- Follow food safety and sanitation standards at all times.
- Assist with meal service and ensure that students are served promptly and courteously.
- Collaborate with kitchen staff to coordinate meal preparation and service.
- Communicate effectively with school administration, staff, and students.
Requirements:
- Previous experience as a cook or chef, preferably in a school, institutional, or restaurant setting is helpful.
- Strong culinary skills and knowledge of various cooking techniques.
- Experience in catering and banquets is a plus.
- Spanish language proficiency highly recommended.
- Must be able to pass a background check.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Semi-flexible schedule to work Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays. Working hours are from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Safety Hazards Of The Job: Stand for extended periods of time, frequently walk or crouch for extended periods of time on narrow and slippery surfaces. Closed-toe shoes are required. Occasional lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds, sufficient manual dexterity and eye hand coordination to use a variety of tools and equipment; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication.
If you are passionate about cooking and providing nutritious meals to students in a boarding school environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of our students!
This position reports to the Director of Food Service. It is a non-exempt part time position (less than 1,000 hrs/year therefore, not eligible for benefits).
Salary range: $23-$25/hour
To apply:Â Please complete the CRMS Employment Application. Send this along with a resume and a cover letter via email to employment@crms.org.
CRMS is an equal-opportunity employer.