Reporting to the Head of School, this front-line position will lead a strategic communications and marketing plan to support and advance the institution’s mission and vision across all aspects of school life. 

Essential Duties

• Promote and develop key messages and branding that align with institutional priorities.
• Oversee all digital media and print publications across school departments. 
• Oversee all weekly communications and strategic communications from school leaders.
• Serve as lead writer for all communications.
• Serve as lead web content producer and editor.
• Develop and manage a social media plan.
• Oversee all advertising.
• Capture school life in robust and creative ways, through media, print, communications, video, and other mediums. 

Required Skills and Abilities

• Outstanding written and oral communications skills.
• Strong attention to detail, editing, proofreading skills, and the ability to multi-task.
• Skilled and polished writer with quick turnaround.
• Ability to be a thoughtful leader, strategic thinker, experienced writer, creative problem solver and valuable team member.
• Ability to work independently; a self-starter with high level of integrity and the ability to exercise confidentiality and discretion; must be professional in all aspects.
• Ability to collaborate with administrative colleagues and other faculty is essential.
• Understanding the full scope of Communications work, as weekend availability or access may be required at times. 

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to relate to many constituencies including parents, donors, volunteers, and colleagues.
• Professionalism, maturity, good judgment and humor, flexibility.