Details
Posted: 21-Jul-22
Location: Riverside, Rhode Island
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Communications/PR
Assistant Director of Communications
St. Mary Academy - Bay View, a Pre-K - Grade 12 all-girls, Catholic college-preparatory school in Riverside, RI is seeking an Assistant Director of Communications.
The Assistant Director of Communications is responsible for helping St. Mary Academy - Bay View tell its story in compelling ways. They will enhance the school’s visibility and reputation through the use of various media platforms and contribute to Bay View’s overall communications strategy to support Admissions, Advancement, and branding for the Academy.
We are looking for a savvy communicator who can create compelling content to drive engagement while enhancing the school’s brand through professional, relatable visuals and captivating messaging.
Candidates should possess a passion for the written word and possess a keen understanding of the importance of the Bay View voice.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Conceptualize, write, and edit content for digital and print media, press releases, prospective and current parent communications, marketing materials, and school publications.
- Serve as site administrator for the school website in collaboration with users across the institution: create and publish content and carry primary responsibility for site updates, functionality and staff support.
- Manage multiple social media platforms for the organization, using a social media calendar and a social media management tool.
- Produce weekly Principal’s Newsletter and annual Bay View Today magazine, managing content production as well as posting or printing.
- Design social media graphics and collateral using Canva, Adobe, InDesign, and/or Illustrator.
- Assist with the development and posting of digital advertising
- Manage the quality and consistency of all photography, including taking photos regularly and managing professional photoshoots.
- Proactively provide input and coordination in the areas of media relations, website, and branding.
- Support the Director of Communications in all communications efforts.
Who you are:
You are a “writer” at heart, yet you have artistic ability and enjoy designing powerful communications.
You are strategic and understand the basic tenets of marketing.
You thrive in a fast-paced environment and can juggle priorities and deadlines.
Skills/Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in communications, English, journalism, or other related disciplines. Graduate degree and experience with graphics software a plus.
At least four years of professional experience in Communications.
Must be a self-starter with demonstrated ability to handle projects from start to finish and strong leadership skills to support the school’s interests by assessing communications needs.
Outstanding written, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Motivated, organized, detail-oriented self-starter with the despite and ability to work as a team player.
Experience with website development, design, and management.
Demonstrated skills in print design, photography and audio and video production preferred.
Proficiency with social media management tools, Canva, Adobe InDesign and Photoshop.
Skilled in development and placement of creative press releases and media pitches to garner media attention.
Previous experience working in an educational setting preferred.
The Assistant Director of Communications is a 12-month position and requires some evening and weekend work.
To Apply:
Go to bayviewacademy.org/about-bayview/employment-opportunities and download the “Non-Teaching Application.”
Completed Bay View application, letter of interest, and resume should be submitted via email to employment@bayviewacademy.org no later than August 5, 2022.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: St. Mary Academy – Bay View commits itself to maintaining a welcoming environment for all people and extends its welcome in particular to those who may be vulnerable to discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, age, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, military status or other legally protected status.
St. Mary Academy – Bay View is an all-girl independent Catholic school serving a diverse population of girls from preschool through grade twelve and is located in Riverside, Rhode Island. A sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, St. Mary Academy – Bay View fosters academic excellence in an innovative and creative learning environment while striving to empower each student to be a confident, independent, compassionate, and socially conscious faith-filled young woman.