Marketing & Communications Associate

Description

Our Mission

At Solomon Schechter Day School of Metropolitan Chicago, we ignite our students' Jewish souls, educate them to their highest potential, and empower them to use their knowledge, skills, and creativity to enrich our world.

We are seeking a creative, organized, and detail-oriented Marketing & Communications Associate to support the school’s marketing, communications, and digital presence. This role plays a key role in promoting school programs, events, and community initiatives through email communications, graphic design, social media, website management, and event support.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player who is comfortable managing multiple projects, meeting deadlines, and producing high-quality visual and written content in a fast-paced environment.  

Key Responsibilities

Email Communications 

• Create, design, and schedule internal and external email communications.
• Produce the insideSCHECHTER newsletter, weekly Tuesday/Thursday emails, and the monthly admissions newsletter.
• Draft and design additional communications as needed for school initiatives and events.

Graphic Design & Visual Content

• Design graphics and marketing materials for school events, programs, advancement campaigns, and presentations.
• Create flyers, digital signage, and promotional assets used across email, social media, and the website.
• Ensure visual consistency with the school’s branding guidelines.
• Place ads when and where needed

Website Management

• Updated and maintained the school website, including weekly event page updates, blog posts, creation of event-specific pages, graphic uploads, and content and link management.
• Build and maintain pages for key initiatives and campaigns, including:
  • Admissions and Welcome pages
  • Alumni highlights and impact reports
  • Development campaigns and school programs
• Collaborate with external website partners when needed.

Social Media & Digital Platforms

• Manage ongoing social media presence, including content creation, scheduling, and engagement.
• Support campaign planning and promotion for admissions, development, and school events.
• Maintain digital display screens and other campus communications.

Photography & Video-loop into social

• Capture and edit photos and videos for school events and marketing campaigns.
• Produce visual content for recruitment initiatives, development campaigns, and community events.

Event Marketing & Support

• Assist with marketing and promotion of school events.
• Provide on-site event support including setup, coordination, and breakdown when needed (some evenings or weekends).
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure marketing materials and communications are aligned with event goals.

Collaboration & Meetings

• Participate in weekly team meetings, planning sessions, and project check-ins.
• Work closely with admissions, development, special events, and school educators to support marketing needs.

Project Management & Rapid Requests

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
• Respond to time-sensitive requests for communications, graphics, and website updates with quick turnaround times.

Work Environment

This role includes a mix of office-based work, digital content creation, and occasional on-site event support outside standard work hours. 

Benefits

Tangible Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life, Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Accident Insurance
• 406(b) retirement plan
• Paid sick, vacation and personal Days

Intangible Benefits

• Warm, mission-driven community
• Collaborative and supportive culture
• Meaningful work shaping the next generation

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 
• 1-3 years of experience.
• Strong graphic design skills and familiarity with design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar platforms.
• Experience with email marketing platforms and social media scheduling tools preferred.
• Basic knowledge of website content management systems (CMS) preferred.
• Photography and basic video editing skills are a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong time-management abilities.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities.

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting marketing for events or community organizations.
• Understanding of digital marketing practices and brand consistency.
• Comfort working in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Salary : $55,000 - $65,000