Director of Marketing and Communications

About Galloway

Founded in 1969, The Galloway School (”Galloway”) is a progressive independent PreK3-12 school of approximately 800 students located in Chastain Park in Atlanta, Georgia. At Galloway, we believe that joy is the heart of learning. We actively foster authenticity, curiosity, and cultural competence in our students. Here, joy and hard work coexist for faculty and students. Our school is marked by a culture of inclusion, inquiry, and creativity. Teachers, students, and families remark on the strength of the school community and in the deep respect and trust that students are given in their educational journey.

When you join Galloway, you become part of a community of passionate educators, confident students, and a mission-driven leadership team. Galloway employees are dedicated professionals, deeply committed to school culture, the advancement of the institution, and making each day at work as joyful for the staff as we strive to make it for our students.

Position Summary

Galloway seeks a Director of Marketing and Communications to report to the Chief Advancement Officer. Overseeing a team of two, the Director of Marketing and Communications will serve as a key member of the Advancement team, working closely with Development, Admissions, and academic leadership across levels to ensure cohesive, strategic marketing and communications efforts schoolwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and collaborate with the Marketing and Communications team
• Lead the development and execution of an integrated marketing and communications strategy that advances the school’s mission, enrollment goals, and institutional priorities
• Serve as the chief steward of the brand, ensuring consistency of voice, visual identity, and messaging across all platforms and touchpoints
• Partner closely with the Chief Advancement Officer and senior leadership to shape strategic narratives, manage institutional messaging, and support change initiatives
• Participate as a valued voice in Advancement event planning and attend events as needed
• Oversee all internal and external communications, including website, advertising, MySchoolApp, newsletters, publications, digital marketing, social media, media relations, and crisis communications
• Direct enrollment marketing efforts in collaboration with Admissions, including the development and execution of storytelling, messaging, and collateral materials for all associated aspects of the admissions process
• Partner with academic leadership to create and execute timely, comprehensive, and cohesive internal communications to new and current families throughout the academic year and summer
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate marketing and communications staff and external vendors, fostering a culture of creativity, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Manage the department budget, timelines, and priorities to ensure efficient use of resources and high-quality deliverables
• Lead content strategy and production, including editorial planning, photography, video, and storytelling that authentically reflects the community
• Analyze performance metrics and audience insights to inform strategy, assess ROI, and continuously refine marketing efforts
• Support Advancement initiatives through donor communications, campaign messaging, and event promotion and collateral
• Serve as point of contact for media inquiries and proactively position the school within the broader educational landscape
• Ensure compliance with privacy, accessibility, and brand standards across all communications
• Communicate effectively with print vendors for all collateral materials and swag
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a strategic and nimble leader who is energized by growth, change, and the opportunity to help shape what comes next. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in institutional communications, brand strategy, and storytelling, along with the judgment and confidence to guide messaging during moments of evolution for our community.

We seek a clear and empathetic communicator who can build trust across a community and align leadership voice, internal communications, and external storytelling. This person is both a thoughtful planner and an engaged doer, comfortable setting direction while staying close to the work.

They are collaborative by nature, calm under pressure, and attentive to detail, with a strong sense of timing and tone. Above all, this candidate will bring curiosity, integrity, and a deep appreciation for Galloway’s unique culture.

Proficiencies

• FinalSite web and communications platforms
• Google Suite
• Canva
• Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
• Mac fluent
• Google Ads
• Meta Business Suite