Marketing/Communications Coordinator
Job Summary
The Marketing and Communications Coordinator is responsible for the development, execution, and management of the school’s marketing and communications program that supports the mission, vision, values, and goals of Scattergood. The primary objective of the Marketing and Communications Coordinator is to create and communicate a compelling narrative about the school through coordinated brand management. This includes the planning, design, production, and distribution of print and electronic materials, publicity, and public relations. The Marketing and Communications Coordinator will work closely with the Admissions and Development departments.
Scattergood Friends School is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity amongst our employees.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversee the development and messaging of Scattergood’s brand narrative, driving school goals in Admissions, Development, Alumni Relations, and other stakeholder and community engagement
- Create, execute, and collaborate on marketing programs and campaigns for Scattergood Admissions and Development departments and overall brand goals
- Manage and maintain Scattergood’s website and website content
- Write, produce, and manage content for a variety of media, including: website, social media, newsletters, and publications
- Create, coordinate and distribute the weekly (during the school year) online parent
newsletter- the Scattergood Post- and the quarterly development newsletter- Scatterings
- Participate in Scattergood event marketing, coordination, and execution
- Work collaboratively with external vendors
- Organize, curate, and archive photographs and other marketing assets
Other Duties
- Attend regular community meetings as required
- Serve as a Crew Leader
- Model the values of Scattergood Friends School
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
- Demonstrated project management and organizational skills.
- Working knowledge of SEO, Drupal, Wordpress, Basic HTML, Google Suite, MS Office.
- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere).
- Working knowledge of marketing and social media best practices (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn).
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills, including strong grammar skills
- Photography & videography skills
- Ability to think creatively and innovatively in response to changing circumstances
- Precise attention to detail, problem solving and strong analytical skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Ability to engage with a diverse group of donors, alums, students, and Scattergoodians
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience managing a brand for a school, non-profit organization or small business.
- Experience marketing and managing small events.
Please submit the following:
- Resume and one-page cover letter
- List of 3 references
- 3 samples of your work (can be social media posts, blog posts, website content or articles and/or portfolio)
Please submit applications via email to jobs@scattergood.org
About Scattergood:
Scattergood Friends School is committed as an institution to the ideal of diversity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, economics, gender identity and expression, genetic information, sexual orientation, physical ability and veteran status in its student body, faculty, and staff.
Established in 1890, Scattergood is an extraordinary Iowa City area college prep boarding and day school. We have a long tradition of progressive academics, positive peer culture, and strong sense of community. We attract a diverse student body from the Midwest, around the U.S., and many different countries.
Scattergood’s educational program incorporates wilderness trips, community service, and experiential learning on our organic farm and prairie. In our small community we embrace difference and do the hard work necessary to have open conversations about diversity and justice.