Director of Communications

Christ School is seeking a Director of Communications to lead a four-person Communications Office. The Director of Communications coordinates, leads, and strategizes all school communications and marketing efforts. This person will work closely with the Head of School, Assistant Head of School for External Affairs, and the Director of Admission to ensure consistency, efficiency, and coordination in all areas of the school.QualificationsLeadership experience and the ability to manage a teamProficiency in written, verbal, and organizational tasksFamiliarity with marketing and communications strategies and principlesA collaborative mindset and the ability to quickly adaptExperience with MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and other related softwareExperience with website content management systems (Drupal experience a plus)Experience with email management software and email best practices (Mailchimp experience a plus)A philosophical alignment with Christ School's core values, history, and ethosResponsibilitiesResponsible for the vision and strategic direction of Christ School marketing and communicationsLead a team of three Communications Office members to plan, coordinate, and execute school emails, publications, advertising, website, social media, brand identity, and other communication-related productsCollaborate between all school departments, ensuring consistency in messaging, timing, and moreDevelop and manage the Communications Office annual budgetOversee website maintenance, updates, build landing pages, and monitor website analytics for user experience problems and areas of improvementDevelop strategy and oversee management of social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, and LinkedInManage the planning, production, printing, and mailing of school publications, including biannual magazine, admission materials, fundraising materials, and moreBudget for and manage relationships with third-party photographers, videographers, and graphic designersDevelop print, display, and digital advertising strategies. Purchase domestic print ads and execute targeted digital advertising campaigns on Facebook, Instagram, Google Search, and YouTube. Work with third-party ad agencies for targeted digital international advertising.Advise and collaborate with the Head of School on key external and internal communications including press releases, letters to constituents, and morePlan, write, and send all email communications to parents, alumni, students, board of trustees, faculty, and staff, including newsletters, press releases, school news, and morePresent to the Advancement & Communications Committee of the Board of TrusteesStrategize for and encourage the professional development of Communications Office staff membersIf you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a cover letter and resume to Steve Stay, Registrar and Executive Assistant to the Head of School (sstay@christschool.org).Christ School is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or any other legally protected status.

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