Career Center

Charles Wright Academy (CWA), located on a beautiful, wooded 107-acre campus, serves students in preschool through 12th grade. The only coeducational independent preschool-12 school in Tacoma, Washington, CWA provides challenging, college preparatory academics that prepare students to thrive in college and in life. Equally important is a wide array of experiential education, artistic, athletic, and service opportunities that promote students’ social-emotional development and provide avenues by which they discover and pursue their passions. Close, respectful, and trusting relationships between faculty and students result in an environment in which all community members embrace both the hard work and the joy inherent in the journey of intellectual and personal growth.

CWA is safely operating in an in-person/hybrid education model, prepared to adapt to remote learning for any part of the 2021-22 year that is needed. We have resources available for training and preparation for faculty in best practices in remote teaching and learning.

Charles Wright Mission Statement: To inspire active, joyful learning while nurturing and challenging our students to develop the character, creativity, and skills to successfully navigate the future with confidence.

Summary:

A full-time year-round position serving as a brand ambassador and storyteller for a vibrant learning community. Craft an engaging social media presence to promote connection and interest in the school, as well as support the school’s mission via consistent, compelling digital communications. This position reports to the Director of Marketing and Communications and serves as a member of the Marketing Committee.

Responsibilities:

· Manage the school’s social media channels: develop a content calendar, analyze metrics,

· and create and implement an organic social strategy to inform and engage the school’s community and prospective families in the dynamic life of the school.

· Take photos and create engaging videos of school activities and events for social media and other channels.

· Collaborate with school leadership to prepare and send weekly email newsletters and

bi-monthly Admission newsletters via the school information system.

· Assist in content updates to the school’s two Wordpress websites.

· Assist in the creation of digital ads and other assets.

· Create and share galleries on the school’s photo sharing site.

· All other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

· Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

· Needs to occasionally move about inside to access file cabinets, office equipment, etc.

· Occasionally ascends/descends stair to access the office.

· Frequently communicates and collaborates with a variety of constituents. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

· Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment.

Salary/Benefits:

Salary is competitive with other independent schools in the Pacific Northwest. Compensation includes a comprehensive benefits package to employees and their families designed to provide choice, flexibility, and value. In addition to health (medical, dental, vision), life and disability insurance, and a flexible spending account, we offer participation in the Academy’s 403(b) retirement plan, including a generous employer contribution once eligibility is met, paid time off, tuition remission for immediate dependents, and professional development.

No phone calls or inquiries, please.

Employment is contingent on the successful completion of a national background screening and fingerprinting process. Charles Wright Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer: M/F/V/D.