Communications Associate

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Communications Associate White Plains, NY, US
12 days ago Requisition ID: 1043
Salary Range: $55,000.00 To $65,000.00 Annually
Our Mission
The school is an independent, coeducational day school dedicated to providing an excellent instructional program for children with language-based learning disabilities. The multisensory curriculum is designed for students of average to superior intelligence who can benefit from the unique educational experience provided. Through direct instruction in small class settings, a trained staff assists students to improve their language skills. Academic success, combined with opportunities for social and emotional growth, enables students to understand their learning styles, build confidence, and develop self-advocacy skills. Windward is committed to helping students achieve their full potential in preparation for a successful return to the mainstream educational environment. To meet these goals, the school provides ongoing training to its faculty based on the most current research and also shares its expertise with the parent body, other educators, and the broader community.
Our Vision
A world where every child with a language-based learning disability is empowered to achieve unlimited success.
Position Description
The Marketing and Communications Associate will partner with the marketing and communications team (MarCom) to help streamline and optimize department operations and help ensure that projects are developed, launched and completed on time and in budget. Reports to the Senior Marketing and Communications Associate and collaborates with Associate Directors and Director.
Duties and Responsibilities
Become proficient in all MarketingandCommunications platforms and software
Assistwith administrative tasks including purchasing, request management,and project/timeline maintenance
Develop weekly newsletter content in coordination withManager andAssociateDirector
Foster relationships across School departments to help develop clear lines of communication organization-wide
Schedule photo and video shoots on and off campus as instructed by theManager,AssociateDirectorand/or Director
Attend on-campus events as a representative of the Marcom team; take photos and notes for website or publication stories
Maintain the websiteand internal portal, including completing day-to-day updates and copy changes, andassistwith monthly analytics reporting
Organize, edit, and maintain Windward’s digital photo and video archive, as well as the organization’s overall archives, as needed.
Manage the "Communications" inbox
Develop promotional communication materials such as printouts, pamphlets, and webpages in coordination with staff.
Serve as communications liaison to internal audiences requesting assistance
Manage constituent database online and distribution lists for emails; ensure database accuracy and participate in annual database update process.
Other duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications
Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills
Excellent project management, organization, and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
Ability to understand, capture, tell, and depict stories that convey the mission and tone of The Windward School
Experience with design and communications software (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Wordpress, Constant Contact, HubSpot, HootSuite, FMX )

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