Responsibilities

• In partnership with the Director of Enrollment Management, develop, manage and implement a comprehensive communications calendar that is effective across all channels.
• In partnership with the Development Coordinator, promote and support the Advancement function at the school by developing print and online collateral for year-end appeal, donor stewardships, fundraising emails, and fundraising events like our Annual Luncheon.
• Create and publish all print and online communications, including website, admissions materials, development invitations and appeals, e-newsletters, social media, annual reports, and weekly internal newsletter for families
• Manage or produce graphic design and collateral needs, as well as photo and video needs; photograph and film weekly school happenings and events, build and maintain SGS’s library of photos and videos; manage communications vendors like videographers, graphic designers, printers and/or PR consultants.
• Monitor and analyze the performance of marketing efforts and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Participate in the school community through lunch duty and weekly student assemblies; other duties as assigned.
• As a central component of all work, develop messaging that aligns with SGS’s values, namely elevating the many assets and strengths of our students, our alums, and our community.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in communications, ideally with an emphasis on graphic design
• Broad base of storytelling and writing skills that can be deployed across a wide variety of channels–from print to video to speeches to social media.
• Proven ability to collaborate as part of a team with a highly flexible approach, offering the ability and desire to both lead and support other staff members’ efforts.
• Ability to “manage up, down, and across” to use staff time effectively to achieve goals.
• Resourceful and results-oriented self-starter, with an ability to thrive in an authentic, feedback-driven culture and roll-up-your-sleeves environment.
• Good interpersonal skills and a customer service approach
• Ability to occasionally work after hours, as necessary
• Employment is subject to satisfactory completion of a criminal record and fingerprint check pursuant to RCW 28A.195.080.

Preferred

• Growth mindset and desire to grow and learn professionally
• Desire to work in a diverse and inclusive environment
• Proficient with computers and ability to learn new technology

Benefits

• Generous time off including 20 vacation days and 10 paid non-vacation days for medical or family leave.
• Nine (9) company-wide holidays and a six-day December closure.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees.
• A 3% contribution to a retirement plan starting after 6 months of employment.
• An organizational culture that supports staff well-being and self-care/community care.