Communications Director

This position has opened up due to contract expiration of previous CD and will remain open until filled.

• Directly manage a staff of four to six depending on season (Webmaster, Student Administrator, Custom Course Manager, English Teacher/Community Liaison, Marketing Logistician) coordinating each of them so as to advance the promotion of marketing CRROBS courses in all its forms.
• Assist each position as needed with issues relating to sales, contracts, promotion, or any other aspect that requires assistance.
• Hire/recruit/train each of these positions as needed.
• Budget accordingly so that promotion, HR, PR are provided as needed.
• Coordinate and manage the "overall image" of CRROBS as it relates to every position under your supervision.
• Manage a significant portion of communication with Outward Bound International or other schools within the Outward Bound Community.
• Manage all communications with parents, students, media or any other entity that requires information related to an emergency situation, customer service issue etc.
• Coordinate interoffice communications between Operations and the Communication Department.
• Establish all price increases/decreases on yearly bases.
• Establish all financial aid packages for each new academic year.
• Approve/disapprove all financial aid requests. Approve/disapprove all refunds. Approve/disapprove all questionable student enrollment applications. Approve/disapprove all student course credit.
• Proof all promotional material before it is released for public consumption (print, website etc.).
• Manage all communications as they relate to the 800 number, efax etc..
• Design all "new products" (i.e. summer camps, custom courses, open enrollment courses etc.) This includes scheduling, contracts and operations coordination.
• Develop discounts and promotions as they relate to CRROBS courses.
• Develop and maintain all Human Resources throughout communication department (staff parties, incentives etc.).
• Consistently seeking out better, faster, and cheaper ways to improve marketing systems, communication and policies.
• Act as principle communications liaison between Executive Director and office staff. End of year reports: Student Participant Days, student enrollment, revenue, financial aid offerings etc.
• Act as a CRROBS spokesperson in the event of accidents or tragedies.

Contract Period: Two Years

Compensation Package: " Basic Travel Insurance coverage. " Plane ticket to and from home of record " Room and Board. " 30 Days Paid Vacation " Access to CRROBS Travel agent for personal use " Pro deal ability for gear purchase

Please reply with:
1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. Two Letters of Reference *send all correspondence by email.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• The ideal Candidate will have B.A. in Marketing/Communications or similar degree (M.A. preferred but not required) or five to six years professional experience in Marketing/Communications.
• Spanish Language skills preferred but not required
• Minimum of 2-3 years of supervisory or management experience within the public or private sector.
• Minimum 2-3 years experience in Marketing and Communications with a focus in internet marketing.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and creatively about the role of communications in achieving the organization''s goals.
• Outstanding writing, editing, and speaking skills.
• Excellent interpersonal/diplomacy skills, a demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and to manage multiple priorities and projects effectively; the ability to think creatively and strategically while remaining focused on the detail-oriented work and follow-through required by the position.
• Minimum of one year experience living outside your country of origin.
• Previous cross-cultural work experience.