Director of Communications

General Qualifications/Requirements: Degree in communications, business, or related area; experience in independent school communications or related field; demonstrated computer proficiency; excellent verbal and written communication skills and excellent customer service. Must maintain confidentiality; work efficiently and accurately; be a team player; be able to interact with multiple types of constituents and able to follow through on multiple projects simultaneously.

Duties and Responsibilities:

COMMUNICATIONS

• Develop a communications strategy for internal and external constituencies

• Develop marketing materials and advertising concepts as appropriate; assist in the collection, editing, and distribution of materials submitted by others

• Coordinate public relations and media relations efforts, including writing and distribution of press releases

• Generate content for various communication outlets, including the school magazine, social media, website and email

• With Admissions Office, plan and execute campaign to attract prospective students and retain current students

• Design, maintain, update website and manage social networking sites

• Parent-Faculty Association communications and general assistance

• Solicit and organize community partnership opportunities (e.g. Wahine Forum)

PUBLICATIONS

• Compile and distribute regularly-scheduled parent email newsletter

• In collaboration with others, produce school publications such as annual report and biannual school magazine: to include researching and writing original articles, compiling and/or writing class notes, graphic design and layout

OTHER DUTIES

• Assist with the promotion, marketing, and advertising of various school events

• School store merchandise vendor communications and customer ordering

• Manage school daily bulletin and calendar event submissions

• Support school policies, practices and standards and its leadership

• Other duties as assigned

SKILLS NEEDED

• Adobe suite (PhotoShop, Illustrator, InDesign)

• Microsoft suite

• Database management

• Photography and videography

• Impeccable writing, editing, speaking and listening skills