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POSITION SUMMARY
The Seven Hills School is hiring an Interim Communications Coordinator/Administrative Support to cover the family leave of the incumbent Communications Manager and support various roles throughout the school’s Educational and Operations team. The role is full-time beginning in August 2022 and running through the end of the family leave in January 2023, with the possibility of continuing through the school year (June 2023).
The Communications Coordinator/Administrative Support is responsible for maintaining the school’s high standards of internal and external communications. As a member of the Development Department, they will work collaboratively on the school’s communications strategy and execution with the Director of Development, Head of School, Development team, members of the Administrative Leadership Team, and parent volunteers. This includes promoting the school’s unique educational program and strong school community among current constituencies with integrated content for the School’s website, social media platforms, email, and print communications.
They will also provide administrative and logistical support to the Operations Team, from Admissions and events support to front desk and reception duties. This is a great opportunity to be exposed to all aspects of advancement and administrative work within a leading independent school.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Write, edit, and produce the school’s email communications including the weekly parent e-newsletter, Monday Memo, school-wide communications, as well as other Head of School, division level, and development materials.
- Serve as main content contact of the external website, www.sevenhillsschool.org. This includes managing content to keep information up-to-date on the external site, and password-protected community intranet, The JagZone.
- Create schedule and content for on-campus electronic sign.
- Manage social media presence and content on Facebook and Instagram, including paid ads.
- Assist with proofreading and finalizing the school’s annual magazine and honor roll of donors, Connections, as publication deadline approaches.
- Schedule and work with professional photographer and internal partners to refresh photo repository to be used for promotional materials.
- Photograph school events and key activities for use in publications, website, and social media; regularly update and organize photo albums on Vidigami.
- Manage annual New Year’s card design, print, and mailing project.
- Support the needs of the Head of School, Director of Development, Director of Admissions, Parent Involvement Association volunteers, and others requiring assistance with special projects related to developing and planning communication pieces through a variety of media, including videography.
- Be an active member of the development team who believes and acts in accordance with The Seven Hills School mission statement.
SKILLS and ABILITIES
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communications skills
- Demonstrated ability to write, edit, and manage web, print, and social media
- Demonstrated ability to organize time and manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
- Demonstrated experience with website content management
- Knowledge of graphic design, video, and print production
- An affinity for working with volunteers and multiple constituencies
- A commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity, and intellectual freedom
- A growth mindset, sense of humor, and warm personality
- Must be a proactive, independent, strategic, and creative thinker who is a strong team player willing to enthusiastically take on additional responsibility as necessary
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite and Google online platform. Preferred experience with HTML, Adobe Creative Cloud, social media scheduling and posting, content management systems, and video production.
QUALIFICATIONS
- A Bachelor’s degree in communications, English, journalism, or similar course of study
- Experience in communications and/or marketing, preferably in an educational setting
- Ability to work some evenings and weekends
- All necessary legal requirements for U.S. and California school teachers, including immigration/citizenship status (Form I-9), tuberculosis risk assessment and/or examination, thorough review of the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Law, CPR/First Aid certification, and satisfactory FBI and Department of Justice reports, to be obtained by having fingerprints scanned
To Apply: Please email resume and cover letter to Amy Walters, Director of Development, at awalters@sevenhillsschool.org, subject line: Communications Coordinator
