Career Center

Do you love to write? Do you enjoy thinking about what various constituencies need to know? Do you love being part of a vibrant community? We are looking for a self-starter with exceptional writing and organizational skills to join our team. This role will work closely with the Head of School, the Director of Advancement, and the Director of Admission to execute the communications strategy that will inform current and future families about Applewild’s exciting programs. This position has wonderful professional growth opportunities for someone looking to grow their career.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as dynamic contributor to School’s marketing strategy
• Coordinate weekly content for weekly blogs in support of Applewild School. This will include developing the thematic topics, identifying authors, editing (and at times ghost writing), and disseminating blogs / articles.
• Manage the School’s social media accounts
• Produce and edit video content for the School website and YouTube account
• Keep the data and information on the School website accurate and up-to-date
• Build special event forms and landing pages
• Create and produce appropriate special event and marketing materials, postcards, invitations, and publications
• Edit and post all photo albums to the School’s photo management system & website
• Assist with managing vendors, including off-site designers, printers, and mail houses, for various print projects.
• Manage digital marketing partnership to ensure effectiveness
• Assist with Crisis Communications as necessary
• Be interested in being part of vibrant day and junior boarding life which should include working with students in capacities such as yearbook, teaching an elective or coaching. 
• Schoolhouse duties such as morning drop-off or lunch supervision. 

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and 2-5 years experience; 
• A desire to work with preschool to ninth grade day and junior boarding students, and a deep empathy for their experience and for their parents’ experience
• Experience with writing, digital/social news
• Experience with graphic design programs such as Canva
• Experience with photography, movie and photo editing programs
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Similar work with an independent school or college/university is a plus
• A warm, empathetic demeanor and a collaborative and flexible nature
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong work ethic and integrity
• Cultural competence and diplomacy