Content and Engagement Coordinator

About the role

The Content and Engagement Coordinator position is a full-time, year-round in-person role that includes some nights and weekends. The annual salary range is $40,000 - $43,000.

Responsibilities

• Write monthly feature stories aligned with Communications priorities (SEO, prospective families, and institutional storytelling)

• Produce weekly "For the Fridge" content

• Lead writing for Fall and Spring appeals (print and digital)

• Draft and distribute monthly press releases to regional publications

• Own and manage the School's social media presence in collaboration with the Communications team

• Help 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)

• Partner with students and colleagues to generate authentic, community-centered content

• 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

• Identify, write, and track grant opportunities and deadlines

• Gather supporting materials and coordinate across departments as needed

• Serve as Yearbook Advisor, guiding student interns in the planning and production of the yearbook

• 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

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; able to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously

• 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)

• Alignment with the mission of an independent school and an interest in education

Qualifications

• Preferred (but Not Required): Basic photography, video, or visual storytelling skills

• Preferred (but Not Required): Spanish language proficiency

Benefits

This position offers a competitive salary range of $40,000 - $43,000 annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement savings plans, and paid time off.

Pay

The annual salary range for this position is $40,000 - $43,000.

Schedule

The Content and Engagement Coordinator position is a full-time, year-round in-person role that includes some nights and weekends.