Responsibilities

• Develop and steward an integrated communications strategy that reflects and reinforces Paideia’s culture, voice, and values across all channels
• Set the tone for all school communications — serving as writer, editor, and standard-bearer for how Paideia speaks to its community and the wider world
• Act as a trusted advisor to the Head of School on communications and crisis management
• Manage the communications budget
• Compile, write, and edit Paideia’s weekly electronic newsletter and print magazine; provide direction and support to volunteer contributors
• Understand the many audiences within and beyond the Paideia community — current families, alumni, prospective families, donors, media — and shape communications accordingly
• Work collaboratively with teachers and administrators to understand the depth of Paideia’s programs and translate that depth into compelling stories
• Build authentic relationships with parents and students that strengthen communication and foster community
• Oversee the school’s internal and external website, including content development, updates, and ongoing improvements
• Oversee Paideia’s social media presence and ensure the school’s digital voice is consistent and authentic

Requirements

• Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills — this is a writing-forward role and candidates should be prepared to share examples of their work
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage multiple creative projects simultaneously
• Gifted communicator who writes clearly, warmly, and well; curious about people and skilled at drawing out their stories
• Proficiency with Google Workspace; willingness to learn tools including Veracross
• Strong working knowledge of digital communications, website content management, social media, and media relations
• Genuine enthusiasm for Paideia’s progressive educational mission and community values
• A bachelor’s degree, ideally in communications, journalism, English, or a related field
• A minimum of five years of experience in communications, journalism, public relations, or a closely related field

Benefits

• Benefits Eligible
• A benefits package is offered for benefits-eligible positions.