Communications Associate

Responsibilities

• Email Communications
• Cook up requests from divisional assistants, associate heads, division heads, faculty, and administrative departments to create branded email communications using Mailchimp
• Manage the external email communications calendar to ensure appropriate timing, spacing, and volume of messages
• Produce, edit, and distribute the weekly Next at Nightingale newsletter, while helping streamline content collection and production processes
• Create and manage online registration forms, permission forms, surveys, and other digital forms as needed
• Monitor and respond to messages sent to the school’s general email accounts and shared communications inboxes, directing inquiries to the appropriate departments or colleagues
• Content Creation & Storytelling
• Draft articles and provide editorial support for the school’s biannual magazine, The Blue Doors, including story development and content generation
• Collaborate with departments across the school to ensure website content remains accurate, current, and relevant
• Support the creation, editing, and curation of content for digital and print communications
• Help maintain a consistent institutional voice and visual identity across all communications platforms
• Stay informed of emerging social media trends and best practices and assist with content development accordingly
• Maintain parent and faculty/staff portal pages within Blackbaud, ensuring resources, links, announcements, and information are accurate and up to date
• Graphic Design & Brand Support
• Design and produce a variety of print and digital communications materials, including brochures, invitations, signage, presentations, advertisements, social media graphics, and school publications
• Support adherence to Nightingale’s visual identity and brand standards across all communications materials
• Prepare files for print production and coordinate with external vendors and printers as needed
• Photography & Video
• Capture and organize photography and short-form video content from school events, programs, and classroom activities for use on social media, the website, and school publications
• Maintain and organize digital asset libraries, including Google Drive, SmugMug, Vimeo, and video archives
• Be available to support occasional last-minute requests for event photography or videography
• Clock with external photographers, videographers, designers, and other creative vendors as needed

Additional Responsibilities

• Collect and archive printed communications materials and publications produced throughout the school year
• Provide general support for communications projects and initiatives as assigned by the Associate Director of Communications and Director of Communications
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the Communications Office and the School’s mission

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Highly resourceful, organized, and attentive to detail
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite is a plus
• Proficient in photography and/or videography
• Experience/interest in graphic design, journalism, or communications
• Able to support and execute design projects within established brand guidelines
• Experience with Google Suite and a variety of social media platforms