Kent School
Director of Marketing and Communications
Kent School, Kent, Connecticut, us, 06757
Specific Duties and Responsibilities include:
In close collaboration with the leadership team, the Director of Marketing & Communications plans and assures execution of internal and external communication strategies in promoting the School’s key messages. The Director of Marketing & Communications is responsible for the School’s official publications, website, social media, and public and media relations.
• Direct and manage the Marketing Communications staff.• Work with internal leadership team and external communications partners to develop strategies, key messages, and action plans for School communications.• Serves as the coordinator of communication between the School and local, regional, and national media; reacting appropriately to media inquiries; and managing media relations efforts.• Assure an effective communications program to support major events.• Manage the content and production of a variety of School publications.• Manage the School’s graphic identity.• Write, edit, and design various communications.• Manage the School’s Website.• Manage the School’s Social Media presence.• Assists in the publication of the School’s Alumni Magazine.• Manage event photography and image archives.• Enhance and unify marketing communication across campus and provide strategic direction and management of the school’s comprehensive and coordinated marketingstrategy.• Develop and implement a Social Media strategy that coordinates with other print and electronic pieces, maintain the school’s presence and engage target audiences on social media sites and evaluate new platforms as they emerge.• Other duties as assigned by the Head of School.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Communications or related field is required.• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in a relevant communications role.• Independent School experience is preferred.• Demonstrated management and interpersonal skills.• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.• Familiarity with graphic design software and standard office software.• Proficiency in website management.• Proficiency in social media management.• Project management experience.• Ability to work effectively with teams.• Strong computer skills• Comfort with and ability to work effectively with external media.• Ability to deal with issues and problems involving several variables in non-standard situations.
The ideal candidate will:
• Understand brand management and key marketing communication strategies• Possess the ability to maintain confidentiality and the ability to work discreetly with sensitive information.• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, working with various audiences• Possess strong attention to detail and accuracy skills.• Possess the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and manage time effectively.• Works well under pressure.• Able to work independently and make sound decisions• Flexible/adaptable and has a calm demeanor
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands listed below are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job:• Must be able to work in an office environment• Ability to sit for extended periods of time• Requires substantial movement (motions) of wrists, hands, and fingers with keyboard use.• Ability to lift and transport up to 40 lbs. without assistance.
Additional Requirements:
• Successful completion of post-offer, pre-employment criminal background checks and drug test.• Maintain regular attendance. This position is mainly on-site.• Work is performed on a smoke free campus.
Additional information:
The essential functions and basic skills have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exclusive listof all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned bysupervisors as deemed appropriate.
Kent School is committed to making equal employment opportunities available to all qualified persons. Inaccordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote and evaluate all personnel without regardto race, color, religion, age, gender, ancestry, citizen status, veteran status, physical or mental handicaps, sexualorientation, or any other factors protected by law. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups areencouraged to apply.
In close collaboration with the leadership team, the Director of Marketing & Communications plans and assures execution of internal and external communication strategies in promoting the School’s key messages. The Director of Marketing & Communications is responsible for the School’s official publications, website, social media, and public and media relations.
• Direct and manage the Marketing Communications staff.• Work with internal leadership team and external communications partners to develop strategies, key messages, and action plans for School communications.• Serves as the coordinator of communication between the School and local, regional, and national media; reacting appropriately to media inquiries; and managing media relations efforts.• Assure an effective communications program to support major events.• Manage the content and production of a variety of School publications.• Manage the School’s graphic identity.• Write, edit, and design various communications.• Manage the School’s Website.• Manage the School’s Social Media presence.• Assists in the publication of the School’s Alumni Magazine.• Manage event photography and image archives.• Enhance and unify marketing communication across campus and provide strategic direction and management of the school’s comprehensive and coordinated marketingstrategy.• Develop and implement a Social Media strategy that coordinates with other print and electronic pieces, maintain the school’s presence and engage target audiences on social media sites and evaluate new platforms as they emerge.• Other duties as assigned by the Head of School.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Communications or related field is required.• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in a relevant communications role.• Independent School experience is preferred.• Demonstrated management and interpersonal skills.• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.• Familiarity with graphic design software and standard office software.• Proficiency in website management.• Proficiency in social media management.• Project management experience.• Ability to work effectively with teams.• Strong computer skills• Comfort with and ability to work effectively with external media.• Ability to deal with issues and problems involving several variables in non-standard situations.
The ideal candidate will:
• Understand brand management and key marketing communication strategies• Possess the ability to maintain confidentiality and the ability to work discreetly with sensitive information.• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, working with various audiences• Possess strong attention to detail and accuracy skills.• Possess the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and manage time effectively.• Works well under pressure.• Able to work independently and make sound decisions• Flexible/adaptable and has a calm demeanor
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands listed below are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job:• Must be able to work in an office environment• Ability to sit for extended periods of time• Requires substantial movement (motions) of wrists, hands, and fingers with keyboard use.• Ability to lift and transport up to 40 lbs. without assistance.
Additional Requirements:
• Successful completion of post-offer, pre-employment criminal background checks and drug test.• Maintain regular attendance. This position is mainly on-site.• Work is performed on a smoke free campus.
Additional information:
The essential functions and basic skills have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exclusive listof all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned bysupervisors as deemed appropriate.
Kent School is committed to making equal employment opportunities available to all qualified persons. Inaccordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote and evaluate all personnel without regardto race, color, religion, age, gender, ancestry, citizen status, veteran status, physical or mental handicaps, sexualorientation, or any other factors protected by law. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups areencouraged to apply.