Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an annual marketing and communications strategy aligned with the school’s mission, Montessori philosophy, and enrollment goals
• Write, edit, and publish a weekly newsletter for parents/families
• Write, edit, and publish a separate weekly newsletter for teachers and staff
• Craft clear, engaging copy for admissions and advancement materials, announcements, press releases, and event communications
• Maintain a consistent institutional voice and brand standards across all communications
• Manage and grow the school’s social media accounts (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube), including content calendars, posting, and community engagement
• Monitor social media analytics and adjust strategy based on performance
• Respond to or route inquiries and comments in a timely, professional manner
• Serve as webmaster: maintain, update, and troubleshoot the school website
• Ensure content accuracy, functionality, accessibility, and SEO best practices

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in marketing, communications, or a related field
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to adapt tone for different audiences
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and planning ability
• Hands-on experience producing and editing video content
• Proficiency in graphic tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar)
• Experience managing organizational social media accounts and analytics
• Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines
• Familiarity with or willingness to learn Montessori philosophy and terminology
• Experience in an independent school, nonprofit, or mission driven organization

Preferred

• A collaborative, mission-aligned team player
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
• Comfortable working across a wide age-range community (toddler through Grade 8)
• Creative problem-solver who can execute independently and take initiative