Engagement & Communications Manager

Full time position to begin ASAP

Perelman Jewish Day School seeks a dynamic, organized and mission-driven team player to join our community as the Engagement & Communications Manager. The Engagement & Communications Manager supports and enhances the school’s advancement, communications and community engagement efforts.  Reporting to the Director of Institutional Advancement, this professional helps strengthen relationships with families, donors, and community stakeholders through the coordination of fundraising programs, schoolwide events, and grandparent and parent engagement initiatives. Additionally the Engagement & Communications Manager supports the school’s communication and marketing efforts under the guidance of the Director of Marketing and Communications.

The Engagement & Communications Manager oversees annual schoolwide events, engages parents and grandparents, and serves as a liaison with the PTO. The Engagement & Communications Manager supports all aspects of communication and marketing at the school through the creation and dissemination of information to appropriate stakeholders via email, digital, print, social media, and the website.

In the fall of 2027–2028, Perelman Jewish Day School and Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy will unify to create a new independent PreK–12 Jewish community day school. The Engagement Manager will be a partner in supporting the school’s growth during this exciting period of transition. 

The ideal candidate for this role has experience with community engagement, communications, and is a team player. Successful candidates will work well independently and collaboratively, be a self-starter, possess strong organizational skills allowing them to oversee multiple concurrent projects, and have demonstrated ability to maintain strong relationships.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities 

• Partner with Advancement, Enrollment, Academic, and Communications leadership teams on strategy, messaging, and implementation of engagement efforts, including events, programs, fundraising initiatives, and other special projects.
• Oversee major annual schoolwide events and programs, including Generations Day, Back to School Night, and other community engagement initiatives, coordinating logistics such as registrations, communications, vendor management, and on-site event staffing and support
• Support the PTO in planning programs and events that foster school community and engagement
• Develop program(s) and implement strategies to engage the school’s grandparents
• Support the Director of Marketing and Communications in drafting, editing, producing, and distributing regular school communications, including newsletters, emails, announcements, and marketing materials
• Support management of the school's social media accounts
• Manage and maintain the school’s website, with attention to functionality, accuracy
• Maintain brand consistency across communications and event materials
• Capture photos and videos in classrooms and at school events; curate, edit, and organize a comprehensive library of visual assets
• Assist in the implementation and management of digital marketing campaigns, including initiatives supporting the launch and growth of the new school
• Manage the communications calendar and scheduling of major schoolwide communications and advancement-related outreach
• Ensure faculty and parent online resources remain current, accurate, and fully functional

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects  
• Strong interpersonal skills with the capacity to multitask, liaise, and collaborate with various stakeholders (e.g. staff, faculty, administration, PTO) and demonstrate confidentiality and discretion
• Meticulous attention to grammar and accuracy of all communications
• Ability to maintain the professional visual appearance of all communications in alignment with brand standards
• Initiative, sound judgment, and ability to respond calmly and resourcefully in an environment with shifting priorities
• Strong willingness to learn and assist in a variety of capacities as needed
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Graphic design experience is preferred

• Experience in nonprofit organizations a plus
• Familiarity with Jewish day schools, independent schools, and/or Jewish community a plus
• This position requires some evening and weekend availability

Perelman Jewish Day School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Compensation for this position will range from $55,000 to $70,000, is commensurate with experience, and includes a competitive benefits package. Paid time off includes Jewish and secular holidays, two lengthy school vacations, and additional PTO. Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision, FSA, 403(b) and tuition remission.

About Perelman Jewish Day School

Perelman Jewish Day School was founded in 1956 in a small room in the basement of Har Zion Temple in Philadelphia, with just 39 students enrolled. Today, we’re known as Raymond and Ruth Perelman Jewish Day School. Over the last 6 decades, we’ve expanded to serve over 350 students, Jr K-5, in two centers located on two beautiful campuses in Wynnewood and Melrose Park. We are accredited by the Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS), are a member of the Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools (ADVIS) and Prizmah: Center for Jewish Day Schools. Our mission is to provide students with Jewish-values based education within the context of a rigorous academic program. The goal of our school is to develop confident, accomplished and compassionate graduates who have a sound understanding of their history and culture as both Americans and Jews. Our school serves students from all types of families and socio-economic backgrounds. We are a diverse and caring community, where every student has a special place.

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