Communications & Enrollment Coordinator

Announcing the Search for Communications and Enrollment Coordinator

Berkshire Arts & Technology Charter Public School (“BART”) is a nationally recognized, award-winning, college-preparatory, public middle and high school located in Adams, Massachusetts. It is the only charter school in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, and is consistently ranked among the top schools in Massachusetts for student academic growth.

At BART, we believe diversity strengthens our community. We believe that recruiting, supporting, and retaining a diverse faculty and staff is essential to providing an excellent and representative education for our students. We support equity through representative hiring practices and welcome applications from members of communities that have historically not been represented in teaching and leadership positions in Berkshire County schools.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Communications and Enrollment Coordinator at BART plays a vital role in stewarding the School’s image and ensuring strong engagement with prospective and current families, donors, volunteers, and the broader community. This position coordinates internal and external communications, enrollment processes, and fundraising initiatives. The Communications and Enrollment Coordinator supports BART’s mission by maintaining full enrollment, creating compelling content, and supporting community and donor engagement. The Communications and Enrollment Coordinator is an hourly, full-time, year-round position that reports directly to the  Director of Advancement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Coordinate all aspects of the enrollment process in alignment with DESE guidelines, while actively supporting the growth and development of BART’s enrollment program.
• Organize and attend recruitment and enrollment events, some of which occur outside of normal work hours and on weekends.
• Guide prospective families through the enrollment steps, including conducting tours of the building and assisting with forms and paperwork.
• Manage family communications, including weekly announcements.
• Maintain and update BART’s website and social media platforms, creating content that reflects our vibrant school community, and growing our audience.
• Contribute to the development and execution of BART’s marketing, branding, and public relations strategies to strengthen visibility and community engagement.
• Assist with donor engagement, fundraising initiatives, and events.
• Manage enrollment and development databases and filing systems with a focus on modernization, streamlining processes, and transitioning to fully digital platforms.
• Provide administrative support to the Director of Advancement and assist with special projects as needed.

The ideal candidate is imaginative, detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and an excellent writer who is confident in leveraging social media to strengthen community connections. They are both a strong team player and someone who can work independently to move projects forward.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree with a major in English, communications, or another writing-intensive discipline.
• Extraordinary ability in written and oral communication and comfort speaking with a broad range of stakeholders, including students, parents, and donors.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Flexibility to work nights or weekends when required.
• Experience with graphic design is a plus.
• Second-language ability preferred.
• Intimate knowledge of and facility with social media.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Unquenchable desire to create and to communicate, as well as a dedication to one’s own curiosity and learning.
• A sense of humor and wonder at the world into which we guide our students. 

Those who can see themselves in the role of Communications and Enrollment Coordinator at BART Charter Public School should send via email a résumé, cover letter, three writing examples from the last two years, and full contact information for three professional references to [email protected]. The cover letter should be addressed to BART’s Executive Director, Jonathan Igoe. Review of completed applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. 

BART Charter Public School is an equal opportunity employer. BART does not discriminate in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its services, programs, or activities, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, homelessness, or age. For more information about BART and its programs, please visit www.bartcharter.org.