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Marketing & Communications Coordinator

Ambition Prep

Marketing & Communications Coordinator

Jackson, MS
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Responsibilities and Duties

    • Develop and execute social media strategy for social media accounts, focused primarily on the publishing of digital content on social media platforms (i.e. Facebook, Instagram, TikTok) including assisting with content planning and creation for departmental accounts.

    • Write and produce clear, compelling communications and stories for publication on the school’s website, email campaigns, newsletters, and social media outlets to engage various audiences.

    • Manage content on school websites and assists with redesign processes and content.

    • Manage the design, ordering, and inventorying of all marketing materials for student recruitment, staff recruitment, etc.

    • Coordinate and support with student and staff recruitment/retention efforts

    • Provide training, as needed, to staff on best practices for creating, managing, monitoring, and developing content.

    • Coordination of on-campus and off-campus events.

    • Works closely with media outlets and school partners on initiatives which includes but is not limited to, student programs, activities, press releases, etc.

    • Creates graphics and works closely with the graphic designer to develop digital and print material

    • Establish and monitor benchmarks for measuring the impact of social media efforts, and report analytics and make recommendations for improvements.

    • Responsible for special administrative projects and other responsibilities as assigned.

    **Desired and Required Skills & Experience **

    • Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, English, or Journalism

    • 2 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified

    • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Adobe Creative Suite, and PowerPoint

    • Knowledge of graphic designing, multimedia presentations, and media techniques and software

    • Experience working with under-resourced communities, families, and/or students

    • Demonstrated success in building relationships and trust with leaders, teachers, parents, and community

    • Experience in managing and influencing teams and individuals to meet specific and strategic outcomes

    • Proven written and verbal communication skills with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district

    • Proven time management skills, multi-tasking, meeting deadlines and moving projects from inception to completion.

    • Proven ability to take quality photographs and shoot video for social media platforms.

    Desired Characteristics

    • Unwavering commitment to Ambition Prep’s mission, students, families, and community is non-negotiable

    • The belief that all students can learn at a high level, regardless of race, culture, or socioeconomic status

    • Ability to multi-task and work with an ambiguous, fast-moving, start-up environment

    • Team player: demonstrates maturity, growth mindset, strong work ethic, follow through, and flexibility

    • Ability to take constructive feedback and quickly incorporate feedback

    • Innovative, creative, organized, and willing to take risks

    Compensation

    Ambition Preparatory Charter School offers competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience. Ambition Preparatory Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy, or veteran status.

    Disclaimer: This job description describes the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals hired into this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. Ambition Prep reserves the right to change any or all content of this job description based on business needs.