The Marketing and Communications Support Manager reports to the Director of Marketing & Communications, working in collaboration with members of the school's leadership, to accomplish the school's strategic goals and implement and assess relevant tactics in support of those goals.

The School

New Canaan Country School, a Pre-K through Grade 9 co-ed, independent day school, currently serves 555 students from diverse backgrounds living in 21 different surrounding towns/cities in Connecticut and New York. Our mission is to create an active, joyful learning environment where children are challenged to think deeply, question confidently, and act generously so that they may lead lives of impact and purpose. We believe that childhood is in itself an integral part of life to be lived fully and happily. Our talented and devoted faculty engages our students in developmentally appropriate ways, delivering a challenging curriculum that builds intellectual skills and fosters creative and critical thinking.

Founded in 1916, the School has been a preeminent leader in early childhood, elementary and middle school education for more than 100 years.

Responsibilities

Copy edit, fact-check, and proofread print and digital communications to ensure consistency and accuracyCreate and send all school-wide, Parents' Association, Advancement, Admission, and DEI pushpagesCreate compelling content for social media and other digital platforms (ie LinkedIn).Schedule, take and edit photos and videos in support of print and digital communications, social media, publications, and other items needing creative contentCreate and send the weekly newsletter, This Week, and any other additional electronic communications as identified (ie: quarterly e-newsletter)Manage print and digital projects, including Directory, At a Glance and other school-wide publicationsManage communications calendars, editorial calendar and other scheduling plans as neededMaintain and update the school's website, including the Resource BoardsCreate event registration and website landing pagesManage the storage and retrieval of digital assets such as photos, videos and final projectsSupport the Director of Marketing & Communications as neededRequirements

Proficient in the Blackbaud and MailChimp communications platforms; design and editing platforms such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Canva, and website edits to CMS in addition to social media platformsHas significant photography and videography experience (including editing)Has experience working with social media and other digital networking platforms and an understanding of how to create compelling content through those avenuesSkilled in writing and editing; possess strong verbal communication skillsCompetencies

Skilled collaborator who works well in a fast-paced environmentDemonstrated ability to provide a high level of customer servicePays close attention to detail and proofreads wellPossesses a high level of organizational and time management skillsAbility to be flexible in prioritizing assignmentsPossesses a creative eye in laying out and designing various communications and projects

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Marketing and Communications Support Manager