Marketing and Communications Associate at NBOA: Business Leadership for Independent Schools | Los Angeles, CA | $75K/yr – $90K/yr

NBOA: Business Leadership for Independent Schools

Marketing and Communications Associate

Los Angeles, CA (On-site)

$75K/yr – $90K/yrEntry Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Marymount High School seeks a Marketing and Communications Associate to manage content creation across digital and print, with photography/videography and brand-aligned storytelling.

Must-have: 2-4 years in marketing/communications and strong writing
Standout: Photography and video, DSLR/mirrorless, Adobe Creative Suite
Standout: Experience in an independent school setting and Catholic-Independent identity familiarity

Job Description

Responsibilities

Write, edit, and format content for weekly parent newsletter, website updates, and social media
Assist in drafting school announcements, invitation language, and other school communications
Support storytelling by developing compelling stories for the web and print that highlight Marymount’s students, academic programming, co-curriculars, and community impact (this will require attending classes, student events, and more)
Capture and edit photos and videos at school events and programs
Produce short-form video and visual content for social media and marketing use
Assist in organizing and maintaining photo and video assets
Portrait photography of all sports teams and travel to at least one competition event per sport per season
Design graphics and marketing materials for events, programs, and school initiatives
Create flyers, invitations, digital signage, banners, and promotional assets for use across platforms and media
Follow established brand guidelines to ensure visual consistency
Coordinate placement of print advertisements
Support the day-to-day management of Marymount’s social media accounts
Create, schedule, and publish daily content across platforms that brings the Marymount experience to life and stay current with social media trends
Monitor engagement, create strategies to increase followers, and assist in tracking performance metrics
Maintain digital display screens across the campus
Update and maintain the school website, including event pages, news articles, and general content updates
Upload graphics, manage links, and ensure content accuracy
Assist in promoting school events through digital and print communications
Work closely with the Director of Strategic Marketing and Communications to understand the communication needs across Admissions, Development, Student Life, and Academics
Participate in team meetings and project check-ins and manage multiple assignments with attention to detail and deadlines

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
2-4 years of experience in marketing, communications, photography, digital media, or a related field
Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with an acute attention to detail
Experience creating content across email, web, social media, and print
Strong photography skills, including experience with DSLR or mirrorless cameras
Experience with video editing and short-form content creation preferred
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (particularly InDesign and Illustrator), Google Workspace, Office Suites, macOS operating system, and related applications
Familiarity with website content management systems (currently using Blackbaud)
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines
Demonstrates a collaborative, flexible, and proactive approach to work, and contributes to a positive, energetic, and supportive team culture
Experience in an independent school or mission-driven organization preferred
Demonstrates an understanding of and respect for Marymount High School’s Catholic-Independent school identity and mission
This position requires some evening and weekend work

Preferred

Experience with video editing and short-form content creation preferred
Familiarity with Catholic-Independent school identity and mission
Ability to travel for events

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, including employer-paid premiums for HMO and DHMO plans (option to upgrade to PPO), as well as PPO vision for employees.
Employee Assistance Program and mental health resources
403(b) Retirement Plan
Cafe allowance – lunch is on us!
Professional development support
Relocation Assistance
Paid holidays

NBOA: Business Leadership for Independent Schools

Education • Independent Schools • Private School • Business Office • Accounting • Chief Finance OfficerFounded in 1998, NBOA was, and remains, the only national professional association for the independent school business officer in the country. It is the definitive professional association and leading advocate for Independent School Business Officers. Through programs, online tools, and research on emerging issues, NBOA helps to develop solutions for effective and financially sustainable operations in independent schools.Since its inception, NBOA has enjoyed continued success and expansion, with a membership that currently includes over 1,200 schools, representing every region in the country and several sites outside the United States. Today, NBOA member schools’ combined enrollment is about 271,000 students, with combined budgets of more than $6.1 billion.

Founded in 1998

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

28 employees (4 in marketing)

www.nboa.org