Communications Associate

Using skills in content management in both print and online media, the Communications Associate supports the design and production of communications. Responsibilities for this position include compiling and editing information, graphic design, photography, and video production as appropriate. *Compile, proofread, copyedit, format all content for the weekly e-newsletter that gets sent to all parents and students *Update all public pages of the website, including ongoing review of content and layout, refresh the website for each new academic year, and optimize the desktop and mobile experience *Publish various content as requested, including but not limited to calendar events, academic syllabi, ticket sales, invitations, media gallery albums, news on the homepage, guidebooks, athletics, alumni, learning strategies, and college counseling pages *Send email blast “pushpages” as necessary *Edit and post job listings externally *Generate school forms both digital and print *Create resource boards and “group” pages within the website for students, parents, faculty and staff *Organize and maintain the online photo archive *Coordinate and implement engaging content for social media *Highlight announcements on the lcd screens around campus *Provide wordpress blog and google site support for academic departments, student clubs, etc. *Respond to ongoing help requests from students, faculty, and staff *Take photos and video of activities in and outside of the classroom *Build the school schedule in google calendar *Research strategies to improve website design improvements, taking into account the user experience *Maintain consistent communications, messaging, branding, etc., as appropriate, across all departments and programs *Ensure all landing pages are compelling with dynamic content for SEO and constituent experience *Analyze user behavior data and make content improvements based on metrics *Additional work as assigned Qualifications: *Ability to multitask and manage multiple, conflicting, and changing needs while still maximizing efficiency *Demonstrated cultural competency and commitment to equity as it relates to digital media *Strong work ethic *Ability to learn quickly *Organized and detail oriented *A keen eye for design *Strong interpersonal skills—empathy, flexibility, and a sense of humor are essential *Ability to work effectively with all constituencies within the school’s internal and external communities (faculty, staff, students, parents, alumni) *Bachelor’s degree required