Title: Communications Specialist

Employment Category: S2 – Administrative Staff

Department: Office of Experience

Division: Marketing, Communications & Public Relations

Reports to: Director of Communications, Marketing and Public Relations

WORK SCHEDULE

Full-time

General Summary

The Communications Specialist (CS) will be responsible for coordinating and implementing communication programs that inform and motivate our faculty, staff, students and supporters of St. Philips School & Community Center to engage with the brand. The CS is the first responder for all requests and will plan, organize and ensure timely and effective completion of project requests from departments within the organize. Additionally, the CS will work on a diverse scope of cross-functional projects within the realm of communications, marketing and public relations enabling growth within the role. The CS will support the voice of our organization internally and externally ensuring it is consistent and effective throughout all communications.

Required Education & Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing or related field
2+ years of related and relative experience
Must have strong organizational, attention to detail, critical thinking, and project management skills
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Suite and proficiency with Google Suite
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign is a plus
Experience with a website content management system
Basic knowledge of photography and photo editing skills
Video production/editing skills is a plus
Working knowledge of social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Youtube)

Demonstrated Abilities

Ensure individual project requests from departments or external partners are completed accurately, timely and within budget
Prepare weekly status report and run weekly meeting
Write, edit, proofread, format, and schedule communications to publish using internal and external platforms
Write, edit, proofread content for emails, website, monthly e-newsletter, press releases and more
Collaborate inter-departmentally to discover and create content to write impactful, engaging brand stories
Train to become an expert on all communications platforms (Renweb, Eventbrite, Sign-Up Genius, Constant Contact, Giving Fuel, etc.)
Work in collaboration with other departments to produce bi-annual magazine
Capture photos and videos for use in both print and digital platforms
Assist with gathering content for use on social media platforms
Assist Director of Communications with development and creation of annual communication plans
Participate in team brainstorming sessions and projects that require creativity and innovation.
Perform other duties as assigned within role of Communications Department

Duties And Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage multiple simultaneous project timelines and tasks list through completion

Be a self-motivated, problem solver. Research first, provide details discovered to date, and then ask for direction to complete

Demonstrate good communication skills, verbally, non-verbally, and in writing

Excellent verbal & written communication skills

Effective time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines

Self-motivated, self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as part of a team

Highly detailed-orientated with strong organizational, project management skills

Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills in order to work alongside other teams, as well as the ability to explain processes and techniques effectively to all levels of employees (including senior leadership)

Ability to think beyond the day and proactively drive projects and initiatives to completion

Ability to develop impactful brand stories that include but are not limited to topics related to students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni, community engagement and philanthropy

Possess the innate ability to bring creativity to every project and task, always thinking outside the box, pushing the envelope and offering fresh, innovative and trending ideas

Skilled and/or ability to quickly learn a variety of software and platforms: Intranets, CMS, blogs, Giving Fuel (donation site), Constant Contact, Eventbrite, Sign-Up Genius, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite [InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop], Microsoft Office [Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook], etc.

Work Environment And Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Person must exhibit manual dexterity, hear and understand speech at normal levels; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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