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Mirman School seeks an experienced full-time Director of Marketing and Communications. The Director of Marketing and Communications is an exceptional communicator through multiple media, as well as a strategic thinker who is enthusiastic about the school’s mission, inclusivity statement, branding, and plans. Plays a significant role in crafting the “voice” and telling the story of the school. Develops, manages, and executes the branding, messaging, marketing, and all materials that capture the spirit and happenings of the school in authentic, culturally relevant, and compelling ways. Works with the Head of School, Board of Trustees, and Advancement team to develop comprehensive and strategic plans. As the leader of the school’s communications efforts, the position sets a strategy through the lens of diversity, equity and inclusion that keeps the school’s community and its supporters informed, continuously engaged, and invested in its success.

At Mirman School, we work collaboratively to support our unique population of highly gifted learners. We have a firm commitment to educating the whole child, and nurturing talents in all dimensions — academic, kinesthetic, and artistic. By fully integrating a commitment to inclusivity as well as a strong social emotional learning curriculum, we challenge our students and each other to be dynamic problem-solvers and thoughtful citizens of this increasingly complex society.

Mirman School actively seeks to enhance and support diversity and inclusion within its community, and is an equal opportunity employer. Mirman School encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Oversight

• Partner with the Office of DEI in developing messaging that aligns with Mirman’s DEIJ (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice) initiatives and Statement of Inclusivity
• Serve as a leader in developing awareness and momentum around school initiatives
• Bring innovative and new ideas to the school regarding marketing, communications, and branding
• Actively market, project manage, and coordinate strategic brand and reputation initiatives for all digital and print materials, including admissions and other marketing materials, the school magazine, weekly school digital newsletter, annual report, and other materials as needed
• Work with Advancement team to produce inspiring materials to increase enthusiasm and support for fundraising and constituent engagement initiatives
• Develop a comprehensive annual communications plan
• Develop and manage policies and procedures relating to communications internally and externally
• Develop and manage relationships on behalf of the school with local media outlets
• Serve as the voice of the institution in the public eye at the request of the Head of School across all brand channels and forms of media
• Partner with Executive Senior Leadership on crisis management planning

Operational and Administrative Management

• Manage relationships with multiple vendors on behalf of the school
• Maintain and manage website content using the school's CMS (Content Management System). Currently the CMS is Blackbaud.
• Manage style/branding guide for entire school community
• Advise and develop Head’s Office communications
• Reinforce school’s profile by developing timely news stories and articles
• Oversee all external communications
• Manage school communications calendar and streamline both internal and external communications
• Partner with Senior Administration in developing and managing Mirman’s emergency communications protocols
• Partner with Senior Administration to manage the development of internal communications and collateral materials for various departments
• Partner with Senior Administration to manage all COVID-related communications (policies, protocols guide, web updates, etc.)
• Partner with parent volunteers on all necessary committee-related communications and branding
• Support Senior Administration with ad hoc projects as needed (namely event planning and coordination)
• Oversee the documentation of events, activities, and stories during the school year through photos, videos and writing
• Coordinate and facilitate the use of the school’s email client, MailChimp, among various constituencies (parents, faculty, administrators)
• Assist Advancement Department with other department collateral (such as case statements, annual giving solicitations, alumni communications etc.) as needed
• Budget management (along with Director of Advancement and Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Relations)
• Assist with basic graphic design and brand compliance with presentations and public-facing collateral

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, communications, or marketing
• 7+ years of experience in marketing and communications with independent schools or nonprofit organizations
• Proven commitment to DEI
• Proven ability in crisis management
• Outstanding organizational and presentation skills
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills; interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to effectively lead, manage, and inspire a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment with multiple creative projects
• Creative and artistic vision and direction
• Experience in desktop publishing design and management of design production
• Demonstrated experience with photography, videography, website content management and design, and social media marketing
• Demonstrated success as a confident problem solver
• Proven track record as an independent and goal-oriented manager with a dedication to meeting deadlines