Communications Senior Manager

Job Overview: The Communications Senior Manager is a member of the Communications Team. This position supports the Director of Communications with writing, editing, and publishing content in Spanish and English for internal and external audiences, coordinating communications, and ensuring the timely and quality production of specific work products such as the weekly family update. The Communications Senior Manager does not have any direct reports. 

Reports To:This position reports to the Director of Communications. The title is defined as Senior Manager or Manager depending on the experience.

Responsibilities and Duties

Communications

• Responsible for elaborating and documenting the family update while collaborating with different teams to obtain new content to be edited and published in Spanish and English
• Responsible for sending bilingual ad hoc messaging and follow-ups by coordinating with different teams throughout this workflow, in addition to creating and updating templates for a variety of messages

• Responsible for sending emergency communications via email, text, or phone (robo) call when necessary
• Responsible for owning and managing communications platforms, in addition to training teachers and staff to use it
• Maintain the school-wide communications tracker of all outgoing messages to families and stakeholders, and create reports of those communications
• Responsible for communications databases management by keeping data accuracy, managing user permissions, and over time transitions
• Responsible for organizing the Communications team Google Drive
• Responsible for checking/responding the communications@ email address
• Support the Director of Communications with communications planning and strategy
• Support with translations (Spanish & English) embedded in all responsibilities
• Support with documenting school activities, special events, and daily routines with media (photo and video)

Other

• Attend and participate in team meetings
• Attend and participate in staff Professional Development
• Support school safety by assisting with student arrival and dismissal procedures
• Attending evening/weekend school community events throughout the year, such as orientation, prospective parent info sessions, celebrations of learning, volunteer build days, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Skills and Values

Through a supportive team of colleagues and administrators, Mundo Verde staff help create an incredible learning environment. Ideal candidates will possess the following qualities, skills, and values:

• Strong written, oral, editing and verbal communication skills
• Project management (organizational and time management skills, high detail orientation, and strict adherence to deadlines and deliverables)
• Professionalism and creativity
• Microsoft Office and Google Drive proficiency preferred
• Experience with database, spreadsheet software, and data analysis preferred
• Experience managing communications platforms

• Ability to responsibly manage sensitive information

• Ability to manage time and work in a fast-paced, dynamic school environment, multi-task, prioritize, and stay calm under pressure
• Comfortable working both on teams and independently
• Demonstrated ability to be an independent solutions-oriented problem-solver
• Willing, hard-working attitude with a growth mindset toward self, students, and colleagues
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of personal work and the school mission
• Versatility and willingness to play many roles, learn new skills
• Capacity to embody the characteristics of a Community Steward by practicing six community building virtues and values every day: 1) Empathy, 2) Speak your truth, 3) Perseverance, 4) Inquiry, 5) Collaboration, and 6) Appreciation
• Ability to establish strong, trusting, and authentic relationships with students, colleagues, families and other stakeholders

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree (preferably in business, communications, marketing, non-profit management, education) or equivalent experience. Experience with translations (English/Spanish). Bilingual in English and Spanish required. Experience in an urban school setting is preferred.

Other Job Details

• A full-time 12-month position which is exempt and therefore not eligible for overtime pay under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act 
• Employment subject to TB test, fingerprinting, and background check
• A schedule of 8 hour day starting at 8:00am
• A location across the school network

What we offer

Mundo Verde cares for and values our phenomenal staff and provides the following:

• A competitive salary based on one’s education and experience
• A Tier 1 school home in which to inspire children in a progressive environment
• An opportunity to be a part of developing compassionate global stewards and life-long biliterate learners
• Supportive, grateful, and appreciative families who are excited to collaborate 
• Colleagues who are devoted to their practice, their students, and the school mission
• A leadership team dedicated to supporting professional growth by providing feedback and support 
• Professional development opportunities as available
• A benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short/long-term and life insurance, employer contributions to a 401(k), a transportation stipend, and paid time off (20 days of paid time off (PTO), 5 days of sick leave, 10 paid holidays, and 4 days of winter break).

MVBPCS is an equal opportunity employer