Communication Specialist (Memorial & West Campuses)
Second Baptist School - Houston, Texas, United States, 77246![Second Baptist School](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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Second Baptist School University-Model (SBSUM) seeks a full-time
COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
for the 2024-2025 school year.Position Title: Communications SpecialistWork Hours: 7:30 AM - 4 PMJOB SUMMARY.The communications specialist assists the SBSUM administration and works under the guidance and supervision of the SBS director of communications to aid in the school's marketing, public relations, and publication projects.RESPONSIBILITIES and DUTIES.Essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to the following:Work collaboratively with all school areas to develop and provide communication and publication services and support.Identify potential storytelling opportunities, gather all content and creatively share through the website, social media and other sources.Envision, develop and collaborate with the SBSUM administrative team to convey authentic messages to the community about SBSUM.Create a strategy for and coordinate posting to the school’s social media platforms for all SBSUM campuses.Work closely with all school areas to understand communications requirements, determine the most appropriate media and create cost-effective solutions to extend the school's message.Effectively meet budget and time constraints; use project management software to establish and maintain schedules and deadlines.Manage all school (individual) picture processes on all campuses, including scheduling photography dates with the vendor and attending all photography sessions.Perform skilled analysis, evaluation and correction of written materials posted online or in publications.Extend the school’s brand with common visual standards for the use of logos, typefaces, colors, etc.Monitor clear communications objectives and link values into every communication.Ensure all communications add value to the brand.Serve as a photographer for school events and have a skilled understanding of photography.Serve as project manager for graphic design projects, ensuring consistency and alignment with the school brand.Oversee website content, which involves updating photos and front-end content. Provide assistance to various departments in managing specific back-end elements.Manage and oversee the communication schedule for designated SBSUM campuses.KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES REQUIRED.To perform this job successfully, candidates must:Have a working knowledge of graphic design and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, LightRoom, etc.).Have advanced interpersonal communication skills to work effectively with departments.Possess critical thinking/analytical skills and be a proactive problem-solver.Be a skilled organizer and time manager who can meet tight deadlines and handle simultaneous projects.Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.Exceptional grammar and editing skills are required.Maintain confidentiality.Appreciate, understand and assimilate the Second Baptist School University-Model mission and core values into day-to-day tasks.CANDIDATE SUMMARY.We seek the following in qualified candidates:A bachelor’s degree in communications, English, public relations, journalism, photography, media, film or a related discipline.A strong Christian testimony and a calling to serve as a positive Christian role model to our students.A heart to provide exceptional customer service to all members of the community.A desire to lead and support all school-wide initiatives.A responsible steward of the school’s resources and a personal commitment to support the school’s fundraising efforts.Candidates with independent school marketing/communications experience and prior knowledge of Second Baptist Church and School are considered a plus.
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