Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Jacksonville, Florida
Posted: 19-Mar-23
Location: Lafayette, Colorado
Type: Full Time
Salary: $85,000 - $105,000
Salary Details:
Dawson School, a K-12 independent school of 535 students located east of Boulder on a beautiful 112-acre campus, seeks a Director of Marketing and Communications to develop, coordinate, and implement Dawson’s internal and external marketing strategies, communication protocols, and public relations initiatives. The position will oversee digital and physical communications, including publications, website content and design, brand identity, and media relations. This individual is a member of the executive leadership team and reports to the Head of School/CEO.
Dawson School Mission Statement
Dawson School is dedicated to excellence of mind, body, and character. We prepare students through challenging and relevant learning, to become creative, resilient problem-solvers who bring their best to the world.
The Director of Marketing and Communications will have a thorough understanding of marketing and branding principles and tactics acquired through 8+ years of prior marketing and communications experience. This is a hands-on position where a proven ability to design, develop, and implement both strategy and supporting plans in a one-person department is essential. A successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree, excellent communication skills, social media experience, strong writing and editing ability, and a desire to become an integral part of the community. Experience in graphic design, photography, or independent schools is helpful.
Dawson is a highly-respected, dynamic institution with a working strategic plan, a professional faculty, and a supportive parent community. The Director of Marketing and Communications is integral to keeping the Dawson community engaged and enthusiastic about the work of the school, communicating effectively and efficiently the school’s successes and working with other members of the leadership team on school priorities. Thus, our top candidate must be able to take initiative, have excellent organizational skills, manage multiple projects simultaneously, have strong public relations skills, and be a confident and creative contributor to the leadership team.
In addition to furthering school strategy and success, and managing the school’s brand identity in keeping with the stature and mission of the school, the Director of Marketing and Communications will conduct relevant market research, develop and deploy social media strategies, and coordinate all school print, electronic, and digital media. This position will support internal constituents, oversee production of school publications, and ensure the website is compelling, accurate, and reflects Dawson in the best possible way; they will also help spearhead crisis communications, and create community partnerships to support school visibility and growth.
If you are an experienced marketing professional who would love to work in a non-profit, educational setting, we would like to hear from you. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, 401(k), and generous paid time off. This position is available immediately. However, we also will consider candidates who can start on or around July 1, 2023. The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $105,000.
Interested candidates should go to the Dawson website (www.dawsonschool.org), and click on About Us at the top of the page, click on Employment, scroll to the middle of the page, click the link under JOIN OUR TEAM!, and select the Director of Marketing and Communications posting to apply for this position. Only online applications will be accepted. No phone calls please.
Dawson School Diversity Statement
Dawson is united in nurturing a culture of belonging that embraces diversity of thought, experience, identity, and passion.
Dawson actively promotes and embraces the exchange of diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds through curricular design, community involvement, and the integration of our four virtues - respect, compassion, courage, and integrity - into every aspect of our community life. It is our responsibility to provide a safe and inclusive learning environment for all members of our community, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, age, ability, or religion, as well as to cultivate in each student the ability to make empathetic, socially responsible decisions.
A successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree, excellent communication skills, social media experience, strong writing and editing ability, and a desire to become an integral part of the community. Experience in graphic design, photography, or independent schools is helpful.
Our top candidate must be able to take initiative, have excellent organizational skills, manage multiple projects simultaneously, have strong public relations skills, and be a confident and creative contributor to the leadership team.