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The Multimedia Designer (MMD) position will support the digital needs of the Alumnae and Development (A&D) Office. The position will report to the Chief Advancement Officer and work closely with the Office of Communications to ensure cohesion of institutional messaging and alignment with institutional priorities.  The MMD may also be called upon to support the needs of the Head of School’s Office and to work in coordination with the Digital Content Strategist in the Office of Communications.  

The MMD will create graphic content for such needs as social media promotion, email marketing, events and slideshow presentations and print marketing. The MMD will support the engagement and fundraising work of Alumnae Relations, the Annual Fund, Major Gifts, Parent Giving, Planned Giving and the Head of School’s Office. 

• Will support the department’s work by creating designs for use in print and digital formats, social media, infographics, video creation, distribution of event invitations and digital event follow-up for fundraising and constituent engagement activities.

• Will collaborate with the Office of Communications to research, suggest and implement a plan to archive digital content (including photo and video assets and project files) in an accessible way. Will support the creation of The Bulletin, holiday cards, print pieces and other all-school communications as needed.

• With the Office of Communications, will support A&D’s current and emerging needs for data analytics resulting from digital engagement through social media, event invitations, participation and digital event follow-up.  

• Work with the Head of School’s Office on major school events such as Graduation, Trustee meetings, Family Weekend and the collaborative Reunion Weekend. 

• Will work across A&D to identify and propose new digital platforms to increase engagement and fundraising. Will be trained in evolving technologies as needed and encouraged to seek at least two professional development opportunities each year.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Champion the Office of Alumnae and Development’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging efforts, including a commitment to anti-racism, the dismantling of systemic hierarchies that marginalize people based on identity and efforts to ensure that all volunteers belong to the community of Miss Porter’s School.
• Create savvy and compelling digital/social media content, including the creation of photography and video assets. 
• Work with multiple teams, vendors, partners, and management and manage projects to completion. Develop and produce multimedia?pieces for use?on websites, in multimedia presentations, and for interactive displays and exhibits.
• Serve as the Communications Liaison to ensure the alignment of the work with creative briefs and timelines to ensure a well-integrated communications experience.
• Follow branding standards in the creation of visual, textual and other elements.
• Work with colleagues to distribute digital communications utilizing multiple platforms.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment by being flexible, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with multiple teams, vendors, partners, and management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree required, bachelor’s degree or higher preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Google Workspace, Canva, HootSuite or similar, and social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn) is required.
• Photography and videography experience required.
• Familiarity with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge, or another similar database, is a plus.
• Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe InDesign, or Adobe Photoshop experience is a plus.
• Experience with a Content Management System, such as Wordpress is a plus.

The essential functions and basic skills have been included.  It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities.  Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

About Miss Porter's School

Our Mission: Miss Porter's School educates young women to become informed, bold, resourceful and ethical global citizens. We expect our graduates to shape a changing world. Our Vision: In keeping with our founder's vision, Miss Porter's School joins tradition with innovation to provide an exemplary education to young women. Generation after generation, our leadership is defined by our ability to articulate how young women think, how young women learn, and why gender matters. Within our legacy lies our future. Our Core Characteristics: The Miss Porter's School community cultivates and commends the following core characteristics: • Intellectual Curiosity • Leadership • Global Citizenship • Integrity • Courage

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