Montclair Kimberley Academy, an innovative Pre-K-12 independent day school with a strong national reputation, seeks a part-time Communications Assistant reporting to the Director of Communications and Marketing.

Position Overview:

The Communications Assistant will have a strong focus on digital communication platforms and design tools. As the Communications Assistant, you will be responsible for building electronic communications, updating web pages, creating engaging graphics, and maintaining administrative processes. 

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate production and distribution of email newsletters and other electronic communications.
• Update content on the website, updating existing pages and creating new content including new web and email layouts and forms creation.
• Manage and maintain a content management system, digital asset management system and related software tools to complete tasks.
• Manage school-wide photography schedule. 
• Develop visual design elements for the office, social media, and both digital and print marketing materials for various school departments.

Part-time:

This position offers a flexible part-time schedule, with the ability to work remotely. The position is eligible for pro-rated vacation and sick time. Compensation commensurate with experience. Starting date: as soon as the position is filled. 

Interested candidates should submit your resume and cover letter to ksaunders@mka.org. 

It is MKA's policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background or disability not related to the requirements for being a successful employee at MKA. We especially welcome applications from all individuals with the ability to contribute to MKA’s continuing commitment to social and cultural diversity, inclusiveness, and the transformative power of our differences.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications or a related field.
• Experience with website CMS systems, Canva, and other email content management/creation technology.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) preferred.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• A proven ability to work both independently and as a team member, prioritizing work and meeting deadlines while managing multiple tasks.

About Montclair Kimberley Academy

Montclair Kimberley Academy is one of New Jersey’s leading co-educational independent day schools, with over 1,000 students, on three campuses in Montclair. As guided by its Strategic Plan, MKA is committed to promoting multicultural education, grounded in ideas of equity, anti-bias education, anti-racism, and social justice. We see multicultural education as a process of inquiry, reflection and engagement that honors students’ narratives, provides a safe environment in which to explore and discuss multiple perspectives, and helps transform students and faculty, school culture and curriculum, community and society, and we seek candidates who share our commitment to this process. It is MKA's policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, or disability not related to the requirements for being a successful employee at MKA.

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