Marketing & Communications Coordinator
Dexter Southfield School - Brookline, Massachusetts, us, 02445
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Scroll down for a complete overview of what this job will require Are you the right candidate for this opportunity Dexter Southfield is an independent school where boys and girls in Pre-K through Class 12 develop their individual talents and build an ethical foundation for life. Students learn to lead and serve with character, confidence, and compassion. Our 36-acre campus is located on the Brookline-Boston line, just minutes from the city’s best museums, libraries, hospitals, performing arts venues, colleges, and universities, all of which serve as an extension of our classrooms. At Dexter Southfield, we approach everything we do with enthusiasm and commitment, living by our School’s motto: “Our Best Today, Better Tomorrow.” Position Overview: The Marketing & Communications Coordinator plays a key role in ensuring clear, consistent, and engaging communication across the school’s digital platforms. This position supports website updates, email marketing, constituent data management, and various content initiatives that enhance the school’s brand and outreach efforts. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, technologically savvy, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic, collaborative team while gaining valuable experience in marketing and communications. This position reports to the Director of Marketing & Communications. Essential Job Functions: Assist with ad hoc website updates as needed Ensure accurate and consistent website content across all communication channels Maintain updates to constituent data, including the faculty/staff directory Assist with scheduling video and photography shoots Create and manage email lists for all audiences Maintain a library of email templates and ensure brand integrity Build and send emails, including newsletters, event invitations, announcements, and other messages Provide administrative support to the Marketing & Communications team through file organization and updates Collaborate with team members on various marketing and communications projects as needed Create forms, including event registration and question submission Publish webpages, including landing pages for forms, videos, and other content Update the online Parent Portal with relevant resources throughout the year Other duties as assigned Skills and Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, English, business, journalism, or a related field Knowledge of the independent school environment is a plus Experience in Canva, Finalsite, MailChimp, and/or Microsoft Office is a plus Comfort with various technology platforms Strong attention to detail and ability to execute precise work efficiently Willingness to work as a team player and individual contributor Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines Strong proofreading skills Excellent organizational and operational skills Willingness to learn and adapt to evolving needs Flexibility and a collaborative mindset Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines with maximum precision and minimal supervision Excellent communication skills (oral, written, non-verbal) to build trust among constituencies Commitment to actively promote and contribute to an engaging and inclusive workplace Ability to be flexible, effectively manage stress, and adapt to changing work priorities in a fast-paced work environment Requirements: This job requires the ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 20 pounds, as well as the ability to stand, sit, walk, and effectively use extremities to reach, hold, touch, push, pull, lift, and carry. Incumbents must also effectively communicate (oral, written, non-verbal) with others. This job typically requires 50% sitting, 20% walking, and 30% standing, performed under minimal temperature variations in a generally hazard-free environment. Depending on classroom assignment, this role may require relocating classrooms throughout the day and ascending/descending stairs. Incumbents will occasionally work extended hours, including after school, evenings, and weekends. Dexter Southfield’s 36-acre campus comprises several buildings, playing fields, and outdoor learning spaces accessible via walkways, stairs, nature paths, hills, and uneven terrain. This position requires moving between these areas in all weather conditions. All employees must verify employment eligibility and successfully complete background checks, including CORI, SORI, and fingerprint-based checks, as a condition of employment.
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