Content and Engagement Coordinator

About the Role

This is a full-time, year-round in-person position that will include some nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Content & Publications Lead
  • Production of major print and digital publications, including The Dubliner, Report of Giving, The Quad, The Compass, and the Monthly Alumni Newsletter
  • Write monthly feature stories aligned with Communications priorities (SEO, prospective families, and institutional storytelling)
  • Produce weekly "For the Fridge" content
• Advancement Writing
  • Lead writing for Fall and Spring appeals (print and digital)
  • Support messaging for Day of Giving, Giving Tuesday, and end-of-year campaigns
  • Draft and distribute monthly press releases to regional publications
• Social Media
  • Help own and manage the School's social media presence in collaboration with the Communications team
  • Publish content:
    • 3x/week on Instagram and Facebook
    • Weekly Stories highlighting campus life and events
    • 1x/week on LinkedIn (thought leadership, alumni, and event promotion)
  • Help develop a consistent voice and storytelling approach across platforms
  • Partner with students and colleagues to generate authentic, community-centered content
• Events
  • Support the planning, coordination, and execution of on- and off-campus events
  • Collaborate with Advancement and Communications teams to promote events and capture content
  • Translate events into compelling stories and engagement opportunities
• Grant Support
  • Identify, write, and track grant opportunities and deadlines
  • Gather supporting materials and coordinate across departments as needed
• Student Leadership
  • Serve as Yearbook Advisor, guiding student interns in the planning and production of the yearbook
• Community Engagement
  • Serve as an active, visible, and engaged member of the school community
  • Attend and support key school events, programs, and traditions throughout the year
  • Support the school through coaching, advising, or other extracurricular involvement as needed and depending on experience

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, English, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)
• 3–5 years of experience in writing, communications, marketing, or a related field
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills across multiple formats and audiences
• Demonstrated experience managing social media accounts for an organization or brand, including content creation and basic analytics
• Ability to translate institutional priorities into compelling, audience-centered content
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; able to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Comfort working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
• Experience supporting events, including promotion, coordination, and/or on-site execution
• Familiarity with digital tools and platforms (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Blackbaud, basic CMS platforms, email marketing tools)
• Experience with or willingness to learn grant writing and donor-facing communications
• Interest in working with students and supporting student-led initiatives (e.g., yearbook and interns)
• A collaborative mindset and strong interpersonal skills; ability to build relationships across departments
• Alignment with the mission of an independent school and an interest in education

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an independent school, nonprofit, or higher education setting
• Basic photography, video, or visual storytelling skills
• Spanish language proficiency

Work Environment

• The employee may have to ascend and descend stairs and inclines.
• The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.
• The employee may be required to lift up to 25 pounds at a time.
• The employee may work with a computer for hours at a time.