James River Day School · 2 days ago
Director of Communications
Lynchburg, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveJames River Day School is an independent, non-sectarian, co-ed day school that fosters intellectual curiosity and character strength. The Director of Communications oversees all school messaging, manages the website and social media content, and supports various school operations and advancement endeavors.
Primary/Secondary Education
Hiring Manager
Jenn Lindsay
Responsibilities
Manage regular school-wide communications through Constant Contact
Maintain the integrity of the school’s brand and style guides, including promotional items and spirit wear
Manage the school’s website and ensure regular updates, including SEO optimization
Create social media content across various platforms and collaborate with the advancement team to maintain a consistent online presence
Support community event planning from invitations, event registration, and post-event communications
Coordinate the design of the annual magazine and other design projects, including collaboration with outside designers and vendors as needed
Collaborate with enrollment management, development, and academic directors to ensure the student information system database and alumni records are up-to-date and accurate
Support department directors and teachers with written communications, including copywriting, proofreading, and communications timelines
Create seasonal communications, including art design, for holiday cards, event invitations, graduation announcements, etc
Use Adobe InDesign or Canva to produce marketing materials to support enrollment management and development
Collaborate with the advancement team to develop marketing campaigns and track trends through our online marketing software, currently AiMS
Qualification
Required
The ideal candidate has a degree in communications or marketing (or a related field) or has relevant professional experience
The candidate should be knowledgeable about social media platforms, content development, and the associated best practices
They will be invested in developing a detailed understanding of James River's school culture, curriculum, faculty, students, and programs
The position requires competence in written communication with excellent writing skills, including the ability to proofread for spelling and grammar errors
This candidate should prioritize relationship-building and community-building
The position also requires basic photography skills
Company
James River Day School
James River Day School, or JRDS, is an independent, coeducational, non-sectarian K-8 day school in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Founded in 1971
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase