Communications Specialist

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$45K/yr – $50K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the core messaging for student recruitment and family engagement by producing and distributing materials, coordinating cross-functional campaigns, and driving social content across channels.

  • Materials and Campaigns: Develop and distribute communications that support enrollment, engagement, and school outreach.
  • Collaboration and Execution: Align with school leaders and teams to plan recruitment events and community activities.
  • Content Production: Create and schedule social content and digital communications to keep communities informed.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Assist with the development and distribution of communication and marketing materials that support student recruitment, enrollment, and family engagement initiatives.
  • Collaborate with school leaders, Culture Team members, and cross-functional departments to coordinate student recruitment, enrollment, and community outreach efforts.
  • Create, edit, and schedule content for social media platforms, including written copy, graphics, and other digital communications.
  • Undertake individual tasks of marketing and social media plans.
  • Coordinate with internal staff and external vendors to plan and execute promotional campaigns, recruitment events, and community engagement activities.
  • Perform other communications, parent engagement, student recruitment, administrative, and special project duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or related field.
  • One to three years of demonstrated expertise in related work.
  • Demonstrated computer skills, including Canva, Google Suite, and project management applications.
  • Well-organized and detail-oriented.
  • Strong communication, writing and copyediting skills.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States (required).

Benefits

  • We offer a comprehensive benefits package for all full time employees, including but not limited to Medical Insurance, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Short & Long-Term Disability, 401k & Chicago Teachers’ Pension Fund.
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