ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Communications Support

• Assist with the creation, editing, and distribution of school communications, including newsletters, emails, website updates, social media posts, flyers, and promotional materials.
• Maintain and update mailing lists and contact databases to ensure accurate and current distribution.
• Draft and proofread content for a variety of audiences, including current families, prospective families, faculty, staff, alumni, and donors.
• Help maintain the school’s communications calendar and ensure deadlines are met.
• Support the coordination of messaging for major school events and initiatives.

Social Media & Storytelling Support

• Help manage the school’s social media platforms by creating, scheduling, and posting content.
• Capture, edit, and curate photos and videos of school life, events, classrooms, performances, and student experiences.
• Gather stories, quotes, photos, and highlights from around the school community.
• Write feature stories about students, faculty, alumni, and school events.
• Help maintain a library of photos, videos, and branded materials.
• Assist with tracking advertising metrics, social media data, and website analytics to help inform future content and outreach.

Project and Administrative Support

• Assist with the creation of print and digital materials, including brochures, flyers, presentations, signage, and video.
• Coordinate with faculty, staff, and outside vendors to gather information and complete projects.
• Help manage timelines, deadlines, and project details across marketing and communications initiatives.
• Ensure brand consistency across all materials and platforms.
• Provide additional support to the Director of Marketing and Communications as needed.

Enrollment and Advancement Support

• Assist with marketing efforts related to admissions, enrollment, retention, fundraising, and community events.
• Help prepare materials for admissions events, open houses, galas, symposiums, performances, and other school programs.
• Support donor communications, event promotions, and stewardship efforts as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field preferred.
• 2–4 years of experience in marketing, communications, social media, public relations, or a related field.
• Experience in a school, nonprofit, or mission-driven organization preferred.
• Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, social media platforms, website editing tools, email marketing platforms, and Canva or similar design tools preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Comfortable working collaboratively in a fast-paced school environment.
• Photography, videography, and graphic design skills are a plus.

Personal Attributes

• Creative, flexible, and collaborative.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Positive, warm, and relationship-oriented.
• Organized and able to take initiative.
• Passionate about education and storytelling.

Physical Requirements

• Capability to walk up and down two flights of stairs.

Special Requirements

• Must be able to successfully pass a background check
  

SABOT SCHOOL'S MISSION STATEMENT

Grounded in inquiry and empathy, Sabot School nurtures joyful learners – resilient individuals who grow as their authentic selves while meeting challenges with confidence.