Director of Admissions & Advancement | Many Rivers Montessori | Duluth, MN

Position Title: Director of Admissions & Advancement

Job Description: Many Rivers is a gem of a school, the house that Montessori values and a dedicated parent community built. Every day, several things happen here that the world should get to see. Now we are creating a role to make sure it does. Our first Director of Admissions & Advancement will welcome the families who come next, gather the people who will carry this school forward, and tell our story well and widely. There is no predecessor to follow and no playbook to inherit. What you build will become how it's done.

What you'll do:
You'll bring your expertise, energy, ideas, and values, and put them to work designing three things. An admissions program built on fit, hospitality, and sincerity. An advancement program built on relationships, strategic impact, and sustainably funding the world's leading alternative to traditional education. And a voice that tells the story of this community powerfully.

Because this role is new, you'll help shape it. In broad strokes, you will:
● Welcome new families. Lead the admissions journey from first inquiry to first day: phone chats, tours, classroom observations, open houses, and the sustained conversation that help families decide if Many Rivers is right for them.
● Help families stay and grow. Partner with MRM staff and parent volunteers to support families as their children move from Toddler to Children's House to Elementary and beyond.
● Build a culture of giving. Grow annual giving, host events that bring our community together, and nurture lasting relationships with donors, alumni families, and community partners.
● Tell our story. Shape how Many Rivers shows up in the world - through our website, outreach, and printed and digital materials, always staying true to what happens in our
classrooms. Help the wider Duluth community understand what Montessori is and why it matters.
● Widen the door. Work toward our commitment to justice by reaching families who may not yet know Montessori, and by strengthening support that makes our school accessible.
● Build the systems that last. Set up the inquiry and application systems, donor records, and yearly rhythms your successors will rely on, working closely with the Head of School and administrative team.

Requirements: We're flexible about the path that brings you here. We are not flexible about the heart that you bring with you or the ethical standards you’ll need to meet.
You will need a bachelor's degree and at least four years of professional experience. You’ll need to be able to use Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, social media platforms, and basic website management and AI tools with ease. Beyond that, what matters most is genuine excitement about our school and the skills and vision to make this role sing.

Whoever you are, we hope you:
● Believe that children deserve to be taken seriously, and you light up when you see them engaged
● Love being around all kinds of people, and make them feel welcome, heard, and at ease, especially when they're weighing an important decision
● Get genuinely excited about our mission and the Montessori method
● Have exceptional interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
● Can ask for financial support with warmth and confidence, because you believe in the why behind the ask
● Follow through on details, so that every family and donor feels seen and remembered
● Bring kindness, curiosity, grace, and courtesy to your work
● Have the desire to take initiative, integrate feedback, and pilot and pivot til you find what works
Experience in some of the following areas is desired:
● Running a full admissions cycle (inquiry, tours, applications, decisions, re-enrollment)
● SIS and database management
● Fundraising and/or grant writing
● Sales and marketing
● Event planning
● Creating content with Canva or other digital design tools
● Social media campaign design and management

How to Apply: View the full job posting at https://manyriversmontessori.org/about/employment/