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Kent Place School seeks an enthusiastic Associate Director of Communications with an excellent grasp of the field of digital marketing to work as part of a small team and liaison closely with internal departments. Key responsibilities include proactive identification of newsworthy community activities and writing engaging stories. The Associate Director will be a motivated and creative communicator who can effectively develop the School’s social media channels and website to maximize impact and works with the Communications Director to oversee the brand of the school through print and website design, and in all areas of visual identity. This position also involves project managing additional forms of media (e.g., photography, video) that would serve to add to our storytelling and platforms, as well as providing the  strategy and execution of digital advertising with  our external partners. See full job description here. Four to six years progressive work experience required, preferably in an independent school or college, with strong writing and project management skills. High proficiency with Finalsite, Blackbaud K-12 suite, Adobe Creative Suite, and Google Suite a plus. Excellent project management, organization, and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines simultaneously and the needs of multiple institutional stakeholders. This is a full-time, 12-month exempt semi-flexible position and can be an immediate opening. Occasional event coverage, including weekend and regular evening work, is expected. Interested candidates should contact Jonathan K. Ball, Managing Associate at Carney, Sandoe & Associates at jball@carneysandoe.com. Kent Place School is an equal opportunity employer. We seek candidates who support the development of a school community that is culturally competent, a working environment that is affirming and inclusive, where each member feels safe and valued, as described in our Diversity Statement.