About the Opportunity

“We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances.” – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder

ACCEL Schools is a network of 80 high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.

The Marketing Manager is a full-time position working from various schools and locations. The position requires visiting schools within the Cleveland region on a regular basis to attend meetings, make presentations, and coordinate events with school and Marketing personnel, civic groups, parents, students, and other audiences identified through market research. Excellent presentation, communication, and organizational skills are required. 

The Marketing Manager shall be proficient in all aspects of the student enrollment process, school program, and the organization’s mission and vision. The Marketing Manager will engage in extensive, ground level marketing activities including major lead generation through canvassing and networking. A strong work ethic, ability to work independently, skills in effective project management, and a background in sales/customer service is required (previous recruiting experience preferred). The Marketing Manager must have their own reliable transportation and be able to work a flexible schedule (some evening and weekend working shifts may be required). Other job duties may be required as needed.

As a Marketing Manager the primary responsibilities are to help your assigned schools: 

• Oversee the execution of the school marketing plan to assist the school principal in meeting their enrollment goals, 
• Manage campaigns and initiatives in a hands-on manner to ensure we are raising awareness about the school in the local community and generating qualified inquiries for enrollment at the school, 
• Support the school in converting inquiries into new student enrollments.

The candidate must pass federal, state, and local background checks, as required by state. 

About You:

• Experience in Sales, Recruitment, Community Organizing, Customer Service, Marketing, or related fields
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficient in computer applications
• Ability to effectively manage and motivate temporary staff members
• Ability to travel and possess own reliable transportation
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed
• Physical ability to lift 25 – 40 , and stand/walk up to four hours at a time
• Effective organizational skills with the ability to multitask

Our Benefits:

Life benefits – time & peace of mind

• Paid time off
• Retirement contributions
• Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
• Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations

Health benefits – stay well & thrive

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance

Career benefits – keep growing

• Career advancement opportunities throughout Pansophic Learning and our strong network of 4,000 instructors and education professionals

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.

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