Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications
Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications
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About Latin:
A nationally recognized leader in independent school education Latin School of Chicago is seeking an experienced and collaborative leader to become our next Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications.
Founded in 1888 Latin is one of the oldest and most highly respected independent schools in the city of Chicago. Latin is a coeducational day school that serves 1190 students in junior kindergarten through 12 grade and features a vibrant community of 179 faculty 114 staff and approximately 6000 living and active alums.
Latin offers a rigorous and innovative liberal arts educational program that inspires students to pursue their passions and lead lives of purpose and excellence. The Schools shared values of excellence community and integrity affirm and define our community serve as guideposts for all that we do and connect us students teachers parents/guardians and alumnito each other and to Latin.
The Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications plays a key role in supporting Latins efforts to enhance the schools brand awareness engage stakeholders and promote the schools mission and vision. This position assists in developing and implementing strategic marketing and communications initiatives across digital and print platforms ensuring consistent messaging and effective outreach to current and prospective families alumni faculty staff and the broader community. The role requires strong storytelling abilities creativity and collaboration within a fastpaced educational environment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and manage compelling content for digital and print communications including newsletters websites social media and marketing materials.
- Write edit and proofread content to ensure consistency in tone style and messaging and alignment with the schools brand.
- Assist in managing the schools social media presence which includes creating and scheduling engaging content across multiple platforms.
- Assist in managing the schools website ensuring content is current relevant and visually appealing.
- Maintain brand consistency across all communication channels and marketing materials.
- Collaborate on the design and production of marketing materials including an annual report admission materials brochures flyers and digital assets.
- Support the schools advertising and media relations efforts.
- Assist in fostering relationships with key stakeholders including students parents/guardians faculty staff alumni and community partners.
- Support communication strategies for school events admissions initiatives and fundraising efforts.
- Capture and curate photography and video content to highlight school events activities and accomplishments.
- Oversee and maintain a communications project calendar.
- Assist in managing and updating the schools calendar including coordinating and collaborating with various internal stakeholders.
- Assist with setting and tracking the annual communications budget.
- Work closely with the Director of Marketing and Communications to execute strategic initiatives and develop and maintain timelines tasks and the status of all projects.
- Assist with other marketing communication and administrative tasks as needed.
Desired Qualifications
Qualified candidates will:
- Possess exceptional storytelling proofreading and content creation skills for various audiences and platforms.
- Have comprehensive experience managing websites social media (e.g. Instagram Facebook LinkedIn YouTube etc. and email marketing campaigns.
- Be proficient in the use of Canva Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop InDesign Illustrator) or similar tools for designing marketing materials.
- Be able to capture edit and produce highquality visual content (photos and video) for digital and print use.
- Have experience using content management systems (e.g. Finalsite and Blackbaud) marketing technologies and communication tools.
- Possess strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fastpaced environment.
- Be able to develop and execute marketing and communication strategies that align with the schools mission and goals.
- Be able to work effectively with faculty staff students parents/guardians alumni trustees and external partners.
- Be strongly committed to accuracy and consistency in branding messaging and design.
Experience and Education
- Bachelors degree in journalism communications public relations marketing or a related field.
- A minimum of five years of experience in communications public relations journalism website design and management social media management or a related field.
- Experience working in education particularly independent schools is a plus.
FOR ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATION:
Latin School of Chicago is committed to bringing together a diverse faculty staff and student body. We encourage candidates who represent the broad diverse community to which we aspire.
Latin School of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive school experience for all.
The salary range for this position is $70000 to 80000 not including a comprehensive insurance and benefits package.
Required Experience:
Director
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