PT - Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Fountain Valley School, a selective and diverse boarding school, educates 250 students in grades 9–12 on a beautiful 1,100-acre campus in Colorado Springs, CO. Founded in 1930, the School provides a rigorous, global curriculum in academics, arts, athletics and the outdoors.

The Opportunity:

The Marketing and Communications Coordinator executes communication strategies that increase public awareness, influence enrollment, and elevate the brand of Fountain Valley School. This position will report to the Director of Marketing and Communications and work closely with key stakeholders and subject matter experts to advance Fountain Valley’s mission and strategic initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Support the Director in publishing e-newsletters and other constituent communications

· Support fundraising and alumni engagement by creating print and/or messaging campaigns

· Produce videos and other multimedia content

· Coordinate photography of sports teams and write relevant stories (season wrap-ups, playoff updates, etc.)

· Academic program and department content

· Oversee content on giving webpages, event forms, and event webpages

· Create, edit, and coordinate collateral across all communications channels

· Gather information and help develop and implement storytelling ideas and vehicles for the School

· Monitor relevant rating sites (Google, Niche, Boarding School Review, etc.)

· Develop and maintain a comprehensive communications timeline calendar to track email communications, events coverage, social media content, etc.

· Develop content for and manage social media channels

· Serve as a brand ambassador, ensuring all content is consistent in style and quality

· Support the Director in identifying focus areas and helping execute marketing and communication plans

· Contribute to the development of marketing campaigns, including market research

Other Duties:

· Develop articles, presentations, newsletters, direct marketing, internet, and promotional literature

· Maintain confidentiality and manage confidential materials when working on specific tasks or projects

· Maintain an eye for detail while working in a high-paced environment

· Bring messages, ideas, and programs to life in new, creative ways that resonate with internal and external audiences

· Develop good relationships across teams and departments and the ability to confidently and clearly explain communications ideas

Qualifications:

· Associate’s degree in English, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, and/or related field

· Minimum of two years of experience in marketing, communications, or a related field with proven results in planning and executing communication strategies and public relations programs

· Ability to be flexible and collaborate constructively under pressure

· Proactive and self-starting approach

· Excellent verbal, written, and proofreading skills

· Experience working in an educational setting

· Experience shooting and editing photos and videos

· Valid driver's license and ability to travel

· Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and the equivalent Google software suite

· Ability and comfort with quickly learning new software and programs

· Experience with using email marketing software

· Experience with digital editing software for graphic design and videography

· Experience with website content management systems (Blackbaud familiarity preferred)

· Experience with social media platforms– content creation and management

· Project management experience and strong design sensibility

Working Conditions:

· Environment: office and indoor classroom working with some outdoor events

· Physical demands: able to sit and stand for at least 8 hours per day; must be able to lift 40 lbs.

· Proficiency in LMS Blackbaud OnCampus and Google Educational Suite Apps preferred.