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The Creative Content Manager is responsible for helping develop and manage a proactive engagement program for Frederica’s stakeholders (current and former parents, grandparents, alumni, trustees, faculty/staff, and special friends and donors) that is aligned with the mission and goals of Frederica Academy. This position, working in collaboration with his or her Advancement Office colleagues, coordinates the integration of internal and external print and electronic communications. The position reports to John Pope, Associate Head of School and Chief Advancement Officer.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Creative Content Manager is required to perform a range of duties including, but not limited to:

1. Serving as the school’s website communications manager and content editor. Ensures that the website remains accurate, engaging, innovative and relevant. Responsible for working with vendor (Finalsite) to ensure that the website runs effectively.
2. Contributing to the design and publication of 1) weekly and other periodic electronic newsletters communications to parents and other stakeholders; 2) print and collateral materials for the Advancement Office; 3) Admission materials in collaboration with the Director of Admission; 4) flyers, posters, invitations, letters, catalogs, brochures, signage and other collateral materials to support all functional areas and internal clients; 5) course catalogs and division handbooks; 6) in-house mailings; 7) special print ads not created by the school’s advertising agency and 8) other electronic and print publications as needed that support the mission of Frederica Academy.
3. Assisting with the coordination and execution of advancement initiatives including development programs, donor activities, campaigns, special projects and general constituency services.
4. Assisting the Advancement Office and Special Projects Coordinator in the execution of May Day / Grandparents Day; Derby Day, the school’s signature annual fundraising event; and other school-wide special events and programs.
5. Photographing daily school events for use in print and electronic publications and managing the school’s Flickr account. Maintaining a list of students who cannot be shown in photographs and ensuring that they do not appear in online and print publications.
6. Performing other strategic and tactical duties as assigned.

Requirements

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Communication, Journalism, English, Public Relations, Graphic Design, or Business Marketing. A minimum of two years of experience in communications, marketing or related fields is preferred. Knowledge or experience with independent schools and/or non-profit organizations is an added bonus.
2. Strong graphic design capabilities and technical skills required. For example, proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher); Adobe Creative Suite CS2 / CS3 (Acrobat, Photoshop, InDesign); or other compatible programs or use of the Internet.
3. Skilled photographer.
4. Should be skilled and enthusiastic in using a variety of social media tools to communicate.
5. Excellent written, editorial, and creative skills (business and technical).
6. Meticulous attention to detail and strong organization and time management skills.
7. Initiative, problem solving skills, and ability to work independently or as a team.
8. Ability to multi-task and keep several projects moving simultaneously, while prioritizing work to meet deadlines (may require flexible hours when needed).
9. Thoughtful and skilled interpersonal skills with a keen sense of discretion and integrity. A warm and welcoming telephone and office manner; a friendly and upbeat personality and genuine interest in working with people.

Working Conditions

The position is a full time, twelve-month position reporting to the Associate Head of School and Chief Advancement Officer. The Creative Content Manager will work normal school hours and will be entitled to two weeks of paid vacation and school holidays. He or she will be required to work extended hours after school or part of a weekend when it involves an Advancement Office sponsored event (e.g. Derby Day) or athletic/extracurricular programming that require a photographer.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual can expect the possibility of stressful environment while dealing with a wide variety of challenges and can anticipate deadlines with a varied array of student situations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Varied extreme outside weather conditions during special activities and school events are possible. The employee will primarily teach indoors with occasional field trips off campus. Some evening and weekend commitments are required.

Frederica Academy is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all personnel and applicants for employment without regard to race; color; religion; sex; national origin; handicap or disability; sexual orientation; or status as a veteran, Vietnam era, or special disabled veteran.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

School and Employee Bus Services