Develops routine web and print content and marketing. Creates varied presentations for communications team and marketing materials for marketing team. Ensures consistent messaging and maintains University brand and style.
Falk School
Falk Laboratory School , an independent K-8 school located on the University of Pittsburgh campus, is seeking a Communications & Marketing Coordinator who will be responsible for documenting and disseminating information about all aspects of Falk’s programming and activities.
Qualifications
- Excellent written communication skills, spelling, grammar, and a creative sense of design.
- Organization, project management abilities, and the ability to work independently.
- A high level of professionalism and discretion.
- Basic familiarity with Microsoft Word, with preferred proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite.
- A working knowledge of website content management systems and social media platforms.
- Minimum two years of experience working in a communications role.
Additionally, Falk invites candidates with other skills that would enhance school storytelling, such as basic photography and/or videography and editing, podcasting, etc.
Essential Functions
Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
- Content Development: Create unique and dynamic content that documents life at Falk to be shared on a variety of platforms, as well as outward facing media, including special interest and feature stories for the school website and social media.
- Schoolwide Communications:Develop and publish all-school correspondences, as well as provide assistance in classroom and division messaging.This includes the weekly all-school e-mail newsletter, important school announcements, and managing the school’s emergency alert system
- Marketing and Constituent Outreach: Collaborate with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to create compelling materials for public distribution, including admissions brochures and other print materials, as well as print, radio, and other advertising.Additionally, the incumbent will assist in the development of materials for fundraising and stewardship, as well as editing the annual alumni magazine.
- Digital Communications: Design, manage, format, and maintain content on Falk’s website, as well as serve as the lead administrator on all of the School’s social media platforms.
Physical Effort
Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.
The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.
Assignment Category
Full-time regular
Job Classification
Staff.Communications Specialist II
Job Family
Communications & Marketing
Job Sub-Family
Communications
Campus
Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Years Of Experience Required
2
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience?
No
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 4:00
Work Arrangement
On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.
Hiring Range
TBD Based Upon Qualifications
Relocation Offered
No
Visa Sponsorship Provided
No
Background Check
For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances
The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.
Required Documents
Resume, Cover Letter, Writing Sample
Optional Documents
Not Applicable
