Marketing and Communications Associate

About Buffalo Seminary Founded in 1851, Buffalo Seminary (SEM) is one of the oldest independent day and boarding schools for girls in the United States. For nearly 175 years, SEM has prepared girls from across Western New York, the United States, and the world to live and lead with honor, courage, and confidence in order to shape society. In 2025, SEM was recognized as the #1 best private high school in Western New York. As a school and team, we are dedicated to supporting girls in becoming their best authentic and fearless selves individually and in a community of exceptional students, faculty, and staff. Position Description Buffalo Seminary is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Marketing & Communications Associate to support the school’s storytelling, digital presence, and admissions marketing efforts. This role works closely with the Admissions and Advancement teams to produce engaging visual and written content that highlights the SEM community across digital and print platforms. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Capture and produce photography and videography for school events, admissions & alumnae initiatives, and institutional storytelling across digital and print platforms. Candidates preferably have their own DSLR or mirrorless camera. Edit images and curate and maintain public-facing photo galleries and internal media libraries. Design and produce visual assets for websites, digital signage, billboards, invitations, postcards, and multi-channel marketing campaigns. Assist in managing the school website, including design updates, content management, and ongoing maintenance. Design admissions publications including viewbooks, brochures, and the SEMToday magazine in collaboration with Admissions and Advancement teams. Support the management of institutional social media platforms and content calendars, publishing regular content and campaign materials across platforms including Meta Business Suite and LinkedIn. Assist in the production of the weekly community newsletter (SEMWeekly), contributing to visual layout and copy editing. Oversee and mentor a student marketing internship program focused on photography, digital media, and content creation. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required. Experience in event photography, videography, and digital media production. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite including Lightroom, Photoshop, InDesign, and Premiere Pro; experience with Canva. Strong visual storytelling, communication, and organizational skills. Familiarity with website management and social media scheduling tools (e.g., Meta Business Suite). Understanding of design standards and file formatting for digital and print production (CMYK vs. RGB, PNG, PSD, TIFF, RAW formats). Availability to work nights and weekends for events as needed is required. Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate across departments in a fast-paced environment. At Buffalo Seminary, we celebrate our diverse identities and perspectives. We embrace diversity as necessary for our collective growth and achievement. To fulfill this purpose, we welcome and seek students, families, and employees who contribute to the richness of our diverse community. And we work every day to ensure that all who come within our walls have what they need to realize their potential and to participate fully in school life. Buffalo Seminary is an equal opportunity employer . All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. Please submit a cover letter and resume to Misty Harris, Marketing & Communications Director at mharris@buffaloseminary.org to apply for this position. The salary range for this role is full-time: $40,000 - $50,000 or part-time hourly. #J-18808-Ljbffr