Growth Director
High Rockies Community School
Position: Growth Director
Reports to: Executive Director
Location: Park County, CO / Surrounding Areas (primarily remote; travel required)
Compensation: $70,000–$80,000 annually + ICHRA reimbursement up to $530/month; most Fridays off; 3 weeks of vacation
About High Rockies Community School
High Rockies Community School (HRCS) is a small, public charter school rooted in place-based, outdoor, and community-centered learning. We believe that the mountains, forests, and rivers of Park County are our greatest classrooms — and that learning comes alive when students are connected to the land, people, and stories around them.
At HRCS, students build academic mastery through interdisciplinary study, outdoor exploration, and real-world problem solving. Our values — connection, curiosity, stewardship, and community — guide everything we do, from daily outdoor active time to service learning and family partnerships. HRCS opened its first campus at Sacramento Creek Ranch in Fairplay and plans to expand thoughtfully into other small mountain communities over the next several years.
Role Overview
The Growth Director will help bring this mission to more communities by leading HRCS’s expansion and partnership work. Equal parts relationship-builder, researcher, and connector, the Growth Director will collaborate closely with the Executive Director, community partners, and local leaders to grow schools that reflect the strengths and spirit of each community they serve.
Key Responsibilities
Community Engagement & Partnerships: Build authentic relationships with families, educators, and local organizations. Attend and host community events that align HRCS’s mission with local needs. Identify potential leaders and partners for new school sites.
Site Research & Development: Scout potential facility sites and support the charter replication process. Prepare materials, coordinate with authorizers, and assist with facility planning and feasibility studies.
Funding & Resource Development: Assist with grants and fundraising efforts that support HRCS’s mission, including identifying new funding opportunities and managing relationship tracking.
Network-Level Support: Maintain updates to HRCS’s website and social media presence, coordinate board logistics, and support system-building across the growing HRCS network.
Who You Are
- 3–5 years of experience in community development, education, nonprofit leadership, or a related field
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills
- Organized, resourceful, and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively
- Familiar (or ready to become familiar) with Colorado’s rural and charter school landscape
- Lives in or has strong connections to Park County or surrounding mountain regions
- Believe that education is most powerful when it’s rooted in community and the natural world
- Are curious, flexible, and driven to make things happen
- Value authentic relationships and collaboration over quick wins
- Want to help grow a sustainable network of small, community-embedded schools where every child is known and inspired
How to Apply
Send a letter of interest and résumé to Laurel Dumas at [email protected] with the subject line: Growth Director Application – [Your Name].
We recognize that great candidates come from diverse backgrounds — if this mission resonates with you, we’d love to hear from you.