Below is a list of currently open positions at ROCK. Please read below for details and how to apply.
Marketing Manager
Title: Marketing Manager
Hours: Full Time Salaried Exempt position
- Monday – Friday 40 hours/week
- Weekends and nights depending on ROCK’s needs
Reports to: Development Director
Benefits Available:
- Medical, Dental, Vision and other supplementary insurance available
- 401k plan
- PTO (sick and vacation)
- 11 paid holidays per employee handbook
Education: Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business preferred
ROCK, Ride On Center for Kids, is looking for an awesome, hard-working, people loving person to join our team. We are seeking a full-time Marketing Manager to oversee daily operations of our public relations, social media, fundraising event promotions, website, advertising and more to help us meet ROCK’s mission, vision, and core values. You will work closely with the CEO, Development Director, and staff on marketing efforts; as well as interact with outside vendors and other stakeholders. We thrive on team collaboration at ROCK. You will have the opportunity to contribute new ideas and recommendations. Experience, creativity, hard work, persistence, timeliness, and enthusiasm are all ingredients for success in this position.
Responsibilities:
Social Media:
- Manage and engage ROCK social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube and other related platforms to support our brand, build our community online, and communicate to our stakeholders.
- Ensure timely and proper posts according to the marketing plan developed in coordination with the Development Department.
- Track analytics and performance metrics related to our social media presence.
- Participate in social community conversations to boost engagement.
Public Relations:
- Develop media relationships in the community.
- Collaborate with ROCK’s Development Department to gather and tell ROCK stories through multiple marketing avenues.
- Send press releases throughout the year as needed.
Marketing Materials
- Maintain a master list of all marketing materials that are produced and distributed every year.
- Collaborate with staff and oversee the development of ROCK publications consisting of but not limited to existing brochures for ROCK programs, donor opportunities, and annual reports.
- Update marketing materials as needed and reorder.
- Maintain and stock marketing materials in ROCK Welcome Center and throughout the community to help bring awareness to those in our community.
- Work with ROCK staff on new event publications as needed.
- Play a key role in the creation of Barn Dance, Cowgirl Bruncheon, Special Events and Third-Party event marketing materials.
- Work closely and coordinate with outside vendors for specialized marketing materials.
- Develop media documents including short and 2-minute video clips for social media, board meetings, and larger events to ensure that the impact of ROCK and our industry (how partnering with the horse heals) is shared through our stories, videos, and photos.
- Develop, maintain, and add new photos and videos for the use of ROCK marketing needs.
Project Management:
- Create and manage overall marketing activity calendar including content production and publication.
- Coordinate with other team members and outside vendors for successful project completion.
- Including coordination of bulk mailings with vendor
- Work with management team to develop strategic plans and annual marketing goals.
- Produce marketing analytics to evaluate marketing performance and drive marketing efforts in new demographic areas.
- Manage and maintain ROCK website.
- Maintain and update WordPress website content including updates, new blog posts, adding new events to the calendar, and other contents as needed.
- Produce a bi-monthly email newsletter to ROCK stakeholders.
- Create a donor segmented email according to donor tiers.
- Collaborate with ROCK Team members to ensure consistency in ROCK’s brand across all marketing materials including, but not limited to flyers, trifolds, t-shirts, ball caps, banners, etc.
- Design and implement direct email marketing campaigns.
The Candidate:
- Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience working in the marketing field.
- Demonstrates a sense of urgency in accomplishing tasks and projects.
- Must have a powerful desire to collaborate with the team.
- Must have strong project management skills, ability to track down what you need and prioritize multiple projects.
- Is a natural marketer and influencer.
- Must be able to think outside the box when sharing ROCK stories.
- Understands how to assume the stance of the brand in communication and social media.
- Is motivated to join a team of engaging, enthusiastic, and passionate professionals.
- Has the ability to communicate with a wide range of audiences including our executive team, families, donors, volunteers, the media, and outside providers.
- Is excited to be a collaborator.
- Has a passion for life, for serving others, and continuing to build ROCK’s awesome brand.
- Is willing to work non-traditional hours as needed.
- Shows high attention to detail to ensure all organizational standards and specifications are consistently met.
- Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
ROCK Staff:
- Works hard because we love what we are doing.
- Values enthusiasm, willingness, collaboration, and positive energy.
- Puts our ROCK families, volunteers, horses, donors, vendors, partners, co-workers, and other stakeholders into every decision.
- Feels that every product, communication, and interaction is an opportunity to tell the ROCK story.
Requirements:
- Expert at common social media platforms, best practices, and trends.
- Experience with Mailchimp, Constant Contact or other mass mail delivery systems.
- Intermediate to advanced Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Skills:
- Specifically: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Capable of designing brochures, presentations, infographics, and other marketing materials.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Experience in managing and updating WordPress websites.
- Salesforce experience a plus.
- Experience with Microsoft Teams a plus.
If you feel you are a good fit for this position, we look forward to hearing from you. Please send your cover letter and resume along with your salary requirements to jobs@rockride.org.
PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor (CTRI)
Job title: PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor (CTRI)
Position Category: Hours: Full Time, 40 hours a week, non-exempt position
Benefits Available: Medical, dental, vision, and additional ancillary benefits available, 401K, PTO, Holidays, and Continuing Education benefits.
Education: High School Diploma required; PATH CTRI required
Position Details: CTRIs will teach between 20-25 participants in a mix of private, semi- private, and group therapeutic riding lessons each week while supervising and providing direction to program volunteers. CTRIs will also assist with program-related activities (such as schooling horses, other equine needs, horse handling/sidewalking, and special events). We are looking for someone with a positive “can-do” attitude, flexibility, teamwork, and attention to detail with a high degree of initiative and problem-solving skills.
Instructor Responsibilities
- Develop effective lesson plans and instruct clients each week to develop horsemanship skills
- Keep daily attendance and notes in Salesforce for each participant according to ROCK procedures
- Create goals for each participant and ensure communication with participant/ parents/caregiver/guardians regarding progress toward each goal at the end of each riding lesson
- Engage participants in lessons to increase goal attainment, motivation, joy, and
- Instruct in summer camps, volunteer training, and other programs/events throughout the year
- Assist with schooling horses both mounted and unmounted, feeding and any other equine needs
- Follow and uphold all PATH and ROCK-approved practices, policies, and procedures
- Mentor instructors in training, interns, and volunteers, as needed
- Consistently communicate with volunteers who are assisting during lessons to keep them engaged and involved in the lesson
- Assist in lessons as needed as a sidewalker or horse handler
- Other duties assigned by the Program Director and the CEO
Preferred Minimum Qualifications/Experience
- 2 years of experience teaching at a PATH accredited facility
- Experience working with children and/or adults with disabilities
- Demonstrate proficiency in horse care and behavior
Special Requirements
- Successfully complete pre-employment background check
- Current certification in CPR and First Aid
- PATH Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor (CTRI) certification or higher
- Proof of certification required
How to Apply: Please send cover letter and resume to jobs@rockride.org. No phone calls please.
Part Time PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor (CTRI)
Job title: PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor (CTRI)
Position Category: Hours: Part Time Hourly/non-exempt position
- Mon-Fri 20-25 hours/week
Education: High School Diploma required; PATH CTRI required
Position Details: Teach participants a mix of private, semi-private, and group adaptive riding lessons each week while supervising and providing direction to program volunteers. Assist with program-related activities (such as schooling horses, other equine needs, horse handling/sidewalking, and special events) as needed. Must have a positive “can-do” attitude, flexibility, teamwork, and attention to detail with a high degree of initiative and problem-solving skills.
Instructor Responsibilities
- Develop effective lesson plans and instruct clients each week to develop horsemanship skills
- Keep daily attendance and notes in Salesforce for each participant according to procedures
- Create goals for each participant and ensure communication with participant/ parents/caregiver/guardians regarding progress toward each goal at the end of each riding lesson
- Engage participants in lessons to increase goal attainment, motivation, joy, and satisfaction.
- Instruct in summer camps, volunteer training, and other programs/events throughout the year as needed
- Assist with schooling horses both mounted and unmounted, feeding and any other equine needs
- Follow and uphold all PATH Intl and ROCK approved practices, policies, and procedures
- Mentor instructors in training, interns, and volunteers, as needed
- Consistently communicate with volunteers who are assisting during lessons to keep them engaged and involved in the lesson
- Assist in lessons as needed as a sidewalker or horse handler
- Other duties assigned by the Program Director and Program Coordinator
Preferred Minimum Qualifications/Experience
- 2 years of experience teaching at a PATH Intl. accredited facility (a plus)
- Experience working with children and/or adults with disabilities
- Demonstrate proficiency in horse care and behavior
Special Requirements
- Successfully complete pre-employment background check
- Current certification in CPR and First Aid
- PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor (CTRI) certification or higher
- Proof of certification required
How to Apply: Please send cover letter and resume to jobs@rockride.org. No phone calls please.
