Position Title: Marketing & Communications Associate
Hours: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt (Hourly), Non-Instructional Staff
Reports to: Director of Marketing and Communications
Mission
The Howard School empowers students with language-based learning differences by addressing individual needs and leveraging strengths to develop a lifelong understanding of and advocacy for their own learning process.
Position Description
The Howard School is seeking a creative and organized individual to join its Marketing and Communications team. Under the supervision of the Director of Marketing and Communications, this individual provides general marketing and communications support with a focus on electronic and print communications. This includes the development of print, electronic and social communications.
Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Partner with the Director of Marketing & Communications and other key stakeholders to implement the marketing and communications strategy aimed at cultivating strong consistent brand awareness and ensure all constituencies are regularly informed about school programs, news, and events through effective communication.
- Plan, research, interview, write, design and manage all online and offline marketing tasks necessary in collaboration with the Director. This includes The Howard School website, social media accounts, profiles on school review websites, digital advertising campaigns, and e-news communications, both routine and emergency, in alignment with the School’s overall marketing strategy.
- Collaborate, write, edit, and produce the School’s weekly parent newsletter, The Weekly.
- Collaborate and assist with the writing, editing and production of the School’s printed collateral including the Annual Report, the School’s yearly magazine, and other printed marketing materials for Admissions, and other departments.
- Maintain and organize photo archives for use by Advancement, Marketing and Communications, and Admissions.
- Assist Advancement and Enrollment departments with events, as needed, to include event set-up, signage, room decor, promoting the event, attending the event, and clean-up after the event.
- Participate in school events and provide support as needed, coordinating with other team members.
- Contribute to school-wide efforts by taking on additional marketing and communications responsibilities as assigned and participating in the school’s overall life through collaboration and teamwork.
- Complete administrative duties as needed.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Minimum one (1) year of related experience in communications, marketing and/or journalism
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Detail-oriented
- Able to work both independently and collaboratively
- Experience working with social media applications as well as WordPress, Photoshop, Canva, Google Forms, and Google Office/Microsoft Word
- Photography or videographer experience is a plus but not required
- Ability to work with people with tact, patience, and courtesy
- Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance
- Ability to work some evenings and weekends, if needed for events
Physical Requirements
- Audible hearing and voice
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs (special event set-up), kneeling, bending and stooping
The Howard School is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, disability/handicap, genetic information, uniform service member status or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. veteran or disability status.
