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Marketing & Communications Assistant

Albany Academies, NY
Job Level
Entry-level position
Post Date
10/21/2018
Job Category
Assistant
Sector
  • Systems / Operations
Job Status
Areas of Responsibility
  • Communications
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The Albany Academies are seeking an energetic and highly motivated individual interested in working in the marketing and communications area of a prestigious educational institution. This position is entry-level and part of a team in the Office of Institutional Advancement.

 

Responsibilities include assisting with design, development and production of marketing and communications materials such as event programs, invitations, email communications, newsletters and the School magazine. This position will assist in developing a weekly social media strategy for the promotion of the School and help maintain fresh content on the website. In addition, this position will assist with administrative duties as needed within the Office of Institutional Advancement. 

A qualified individual will have a strong attention to detail, be highly creative and the ability to generate original and exciting ideas for our marketing and communications strategy.

 

 Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree required; relevant coursework in marketing, communications, and graphic design preferred

  • 1-2 years of demonstrated work experience preferred

  • Ability to work with a diverse group of people including school-aged children

  • Strong time-management and organizational skills as well as an attention to detail

  • Able to multi-task and work flexibly with multiple projects at a time

  • Excellent communication skills—both writing and speaking

  • Mastery of Microsoft Office platforms and social media platforms with a working knowledge of social media strategy and reporting tools

  • Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud programs and Canva

  • Still photography skills and photo editing skills required

  • Knowledge of basic video production and editing is a plus

  • Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license required

Interested candidates should forward a letter of interest, resume, list of references and salary requirements in a PDF document to jobs@albanyacademies.org. Please reference position title in the subject line of the email.