Pacific Palisades, California
Concord, Massachusetts
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Pacific Palisades, California
Posted: 26-Apr-23
Location: New York, New York
Type: Full Time
Salary Details:
Preferred Education:
The Buckley School, an independent K-IX school for boys in New York City, seeks a talented and experienced professional to become its next Director of Communications.
Position and Daily Responsibilities
Reporting to the Head of School, the Director of Communications serves on the school-wide administrative team and is responsible for generating and overseeing a comprehensive communications program designed to ensure that the School’s internal and external constituencies remain engaged and informed. Key responsibilities include:
- Manage all digital and print communications and publications, including a weekly e-newsletter, a bi-annual magazine, and day-to-day e-blasts and messages to the community from various administrators
- Manage the School’s public-facing website, including design implementation and regular photo, video, and text updates
- Manage the resources available to current community members on the School’s internal website
- Manage the School’s social media presence
- Coordinate the daily photography and videography needs of the School, as well as the documentation of all special events
- Coordinate emergency notifications and crisis communication plans as needed
- Partner with the Admissions Office to effectively market the School to prospective families through a variety of channels, including print and digital brochures, public-facing school profiles, and targeted messaging
- Partner with the Development Office to support the School’s advancement initiatives through the production of solicitation brochures and annual reports
- Partner with the Human Resources department to support the School’s recruitment efforts and enhance internal communication on HR-related issues
- Partner with the Head of School’s Office in the creation and implementation of all communications from the Head of School
Leadership Presence
A skillful, brave, and eager collaborator, the Director of Communications will serve as a voice of balance and perspective on the administrative team, offering wisdom on potential program and philosophy changes and expertise on best methods of communicating information. Other leadership responsibilities include:
- Oversee new marketing initiatives and projects, including upcoming website re-design and creation of a new curriculum guide
- Manage the Buckley Style Guide and update communications protocols as needed
- Consistently reevaluate and enhance communication practices with current community
- Lead communications strategy with new initiatives (building projects, strategic plans, etc.)
Key Competencies
- Expert level writing and nuanced understanding of English grammar, usage, and style
- Ability to manage multiple complex projects and players in a variety of media
- Comfort with digital media production, graphic and video editing, and new technology platforms
- A deep and deft understanding of best practices in communicating publicly
- Demonstrated strength as an oral communicator and effective presentation skills
- A highly professional comportment and a winning sense of humor, often—but not always—in that order
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@buckleyschool.org. Please put "Director of Communications" in the subject line. No calls please.
The Buckley School is an equal opportunity employer. Buckley does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, marital status, creed, sexual orientation, ethnicity, carrier status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Buckley School actively seeks diversity in its faculty and student body.