Marketing & Communications Manager (Part-time)

Status:

Part-time (Non-exempt)Classification:

12-month AdministratorReports to:

Director of Marketing & CommunicationsLocation:

In-person; Lead Mine CampusWork Schedule:

Monday - Friday, TBDPosition SummaryThe Montessori School of Raleigh (MSR) seeks a part-time Marketing and Communications Manager to begin immediately. The Marketing and Communications Manager will support the Director of Marketing and Communications and serve as a member of the Advancement Team.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesMarketing & PublicityDevelop and create print and digital materials and advertising collateral in support of admissions, fundraising, academics, and other functions of the School.Assist with maintaining and developing MSR’s website content (written, photographic, graphic) to ensure content is current, relevant, and in alignment with the School’s communications strategy.Provide support on SEO optimization for School website.Photograph events, students, and other appropriate subjects for use in publications, social media, School website, and advertising.In partnership with Director, identify and manage publicity opportunities across multiple outlets to include:Promotion of special events, milestones, activities.Implementation of communications plans for events, milestones, etc.Submission of public-facing MSR events/news to print and online community calendars.Social MediaIn partnership with Director, develop and implement social media strategy in support of school objectives.Manage a social media strategy to build engagement across MSR’s social media, to include MSR’s Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and YouTube pages.Report on social media metrics and analytics and provide recommendations.Writing/EditorialProvide writing and proofreading assistance as requested, including, but not limited to: weekly e-newsletters, development, admission, auxiliary programs, academic, and other print materials.OtherParticipate as a member of the School’s Advancement Team.Serve on school committees/task forces at the discretion of the Director.Administrative duties including assigned carline duties.Other duties as assigned by the Head of School, Chief Advancement Officer, and Director of Marketing and Communications.CompetenciesThe Marketing and Communications Manager should possess at minimum:A commitment to the mission and core values of MSR which include “respect, integrity, community and love of learning.”A bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years of experience in a related field, or any appropriate combination of education and experience.Proficiency with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop to include general photography and photo editing skills.Experience in communications, journalism, or public relations preferred.Strong project-management skills.Attention to detail and an ability to plan, organize and coordinate multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.Knowledge and understanding of social media platforms.Ability to learn and apply new technologies.Broad understanding of new communications media.Videography experience and knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro video-editing software helpful.Experience with Google analytics and SEO optimization preferred.Experience with database communications, such as Veracross Composer, preferred.Independent school or private higher education experience preferred.Interpersonal and Professional QualitiesThe Marketing and Communications Manager also:Excellent written and oral communication skills.Flexible team player with “can-do” attitude.Ability to collaborate and interact positively with a wide range of individuals.Develops strong working relationships with employees at all levels of the institution.Fosters teamwork and inspires others.Sees opportunity in change.Owns results.Projects a winning attitude, a can-do approach to problems, and persistence in the face of adversity.Possesses a healthy sense of humor.Physical Requirements and Work EnvironmentThe Marketing and Communications Manager can expect to:Work in a fast-paced environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges and deadlines.Work primarily in a traditional climate-controlled office environment spending extended periods of time at a desk and working on a computer.Regularly sit, talk, hear, and interact with staff.Occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.Regularly use close and distance vision.Turn, bend, and reach.Occasional night and weekend hours will be required.To applyPlease send a cover letter and resume to

recruitment@msr.org

with the subject line of “Part-time Marketing & Communications Manager -

your last name.”

No phone calls please.

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