Director of Marketing, Communications & Events

Epiphany School seeks a creative, enthusiastic, and highly organized professional who is passionate about urban education and expanding opportunities for young people to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
In close partnership with the Chief Development Officer and the Head of School, the Director of Marketing, Communications & Events plays a critical role in building meaningful relationships with Epiphany’s donors, volunteers, and broader community through compelling storytelling, innovative communications, exceptional events, and thoughtful stewardship.
This role blends marketing strategy, donor engagement, event production, and project management into one highly visible position that directly strengthens philanthropic support for Epiphany’s mission. The Director collaborates closely with the Development team and other school leaders to elevate Epiphany’s voice, deepen community engagement, and advance the school’s fundraising and community-building goals.
This position occasionally requires evening and weekend work to support events, donor engagement activities, and school programs.
Key Responsibilities
Marketing & Communications
Develop and execute integrated marketing and communications strategies that strengthen donor engagement and elevate Epiphany’s profile among its community of supporters
Create compelling content for print, digital, social media, email, and web platforms
Manage and update the school’s website and digital communications channels
Explore and apply emerging digital communications trends and technologies to deepen relationships with donors and supporters
Ensure consistent brand, voice, messaging, and visual identity across all communications
Donor & Community Engagement
Design and implement a comprehensive donor stewardship program, including:

Meaningful donor touchpoints throughout the year
Thoughtful donor recognition and appreciation strategies
Development and management of Epiphany-branded materials and donor gifts

Create and track engaging opportunities for volunteers and supporters to connect with the school community
Collaborate with development staff to communicate the impact of philanthropy and strengthen relationships with donors
Event Strategy & Production
Lead the planning and execution of major fundraising events and smaller engagement gatherings
Manage event logistics, including timelines, budgets, vendor relationships, communications/collateral, and volunteers
Collaborate with the Development team to ensure events support fundraising and donor cultivation goals
Evaluate event outcomes and identify opportunities to strengthen engagement and fundraising impact
Project Management & Collaboration
Serve as a key project manager across multiple communications and engagement initiatives and timelines
Work closely with the Chief Development Officer and the Development team to align engagement strategies with fundraising objectives
Qualifications
Demonstrated commitment to Epiphany School’s mission and urban education
Strong Experience in marketing, communications, nonprofit development, or a related field
Strong storytelling, writing, and content creation skills
Experience in planning and executing events of varying scale
Comfort with digital communications platforms, social media tools, and emerging technologies
Exceptional organizational and project management skills with strong attention to detail
Collaborative, creative, and relationship-oriented approach
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and as part of a team
Positive and resourceful attitude, sense of humor is a plus
While not necessarily required, a Post-Secondary, Bachelor’s, or Advanced degree, along with relevant work experience, is preferred. Related educational studies in lieu of work experience will be considered