Director of Communications

About the role

The Dalton School, a progressive K-12 gender-inclusive school in Manhattan’s Upper East Side, is consistently recognized as one of the preeminent independent day schools in the nation. Known for its child-centered approach and an exceptional, inspiring faculty, Dalton enrolls over 1,300 students with approximately 350 faculty and staff. Guided by the Dalton Plan, the foundation of a Dalton education, our faculty meets each student’s evolving needs, interests, and abilities. Dalton challenges each student to develop intellectual independence, creativity, curiosity, and a sense of responsibility toward others both within the School and in the broader community. We are seeking a Director of Communications to start ASAP.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a communications plan that highlights the school’s strategic initiatives, missional priorities, and The Dalton Plan.
• Strategically plan and manage the School’s social media to engage the school community and inform prospective families.
• Lead monthly social media meeting that includes Admissions, Advancement, Athletics, and the PA.
• Develop and produce major storytelling projects that highlight key programs and initiatives in conjunction with faculty and staff from other departments (i.e., José Makes a Lab podcast).
• Provide writing, editing, and proofing support for departmental newsletters (e.g., Community Engagement & Belonging, Health & Wellness) and broad institutional communications.
• Support other Communications staff with key deliverables like writing news stories, posting to digital signage, and updating websites.
• Provide editorial approval for day-to-day projects in the Communications Office.
• Track data and analytics of digital media and websites to use for planning and strategy development.
• Other duties as assigned by AHCS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5 – 7 years of experience that includes internal/external communications, project management, and partnering across departments.
• Experience in an independent school Communications Office is preferred.
• Organized, self-directed, flexible, and able to shift tasks based on changing priorities.
• Excellent writing and experience editing and proofreading others’ work.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Photography, videography, or design skills are a plus.

Pay

Salary Range: $100,000 – $110,000. Placement in the range is commensurate with experience. Exemption Status: Exempt