What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-time Maternity Leave Coverage: Director of Communications position at Rumson Country Day School?
Job Title: Part-time Maternity Leave Coverage: Director of Communications
Department: Advancement – Marketing & Communications
Reports To: Head of School
Classification: July-Oct (July-Aug: Remote | Sept-Oct On-site preferred but hybrid schedule can be negotiated.)
The Director of Communications will report directly to the Head of School and works collaboratively with the Advancement Department, other administrators, faculty, and the school’s Executive Parent Council. The Director of Communications plans and executes advertising campaigns and public relations efforts to support enrollment and fundraising. He/she manages the school’s internal communications calendar and works closely with administrators and faculty to ensure that communications are streamlined, effective and within the school’s branding guidelines.
Qualifications:
Department: Advancement – Marketing & Communications
Reports To: Head of School
Classification: July-Oct (July-Aug: Remote | Sept-Oct On-site preferred but hybrid schedule can be negotiated.)
The Director of Communications will report directly to the Head of School and works collaboratively with the Advancement Department, other administrators, faculty, and the school’s Executive Parent Council. The Director of Communications plans and executes advertising campaigns and public relations efforts to support enrollment and fundraising. He/she manages the school’s internal communications calendar and works closely with administrators and faculty to ensure that communications are streamlined, effective and within the school’s branding guidelines.
Qualifications:
- Excellent written communication and editing skills
- Attention to detail
- Deadline driven
- Exceptional organization and project manager skills
- Familiarity with email marketing software or willingness to learn
- Photoshop or other design software knowledge a plus
- Social media marketing experience a plus
Core Duties & Responsibilities:
- Manage all-school communications calendar
- Proofread, edit, design and send all internal communications through email marketing software
- Write copy and notices when needed
- Manage contact lists including parent, faculty, and prospective families
- Write press releases as needed
- Collaborate with 3rd party marketing firm (Erbach Communications) to create print ads, digital ad campaign content, external e-blasts, and graphic design projects
- Work closely with the school’s Parent Council to communicate activities and create any collateral for special events
- Photograph school activities on campus when school is in session
Please submit a resume and cover letter to Director of Communications Alex Matteo at amatteo@rcds.org.