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The Pingry School · 1 day ago

Assistant Director of Communications, Internal Strategy

Basking Ridge, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$70K/yr - $85K/yr

The Pingry School is a prestigious K-12 independent day school known for its commitment to academic excellence. They are seeking an Assistant Director of Communications, Internal Strategy to lead and execute the internal communications strategy for employees and current parents, fostering clarity and engagement within the school community.

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Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and execution of the bi-weekly internal employee newsletter, The Pingry Insider

Support internal communications across all departments, including Human Resources, DEIB, Operations, Technology, and academic divisions

Build a focused partnership with HR to advance employee branding and engagement initiatives, including support and execution for social media and LinkedIn strategies

Work closely with Division Directors to support faculty and staff portals, conducting annual audits to ensure alignment with the overarching institutional strategy

Manage and further develop internal Google Spaces, including Pingry Watercooler and Pingry Marketplace

Support communications across all divisions in collaboration with Lower, Middle, and Upper School Directors

Provide strategic leadership and execution of the weekly e-newsletter, Big Blue Bulletin, for parents/guardians, faculty and staff, trustees, and Basking Ridge Campus students

Maintain and update the Parent Portal and key parent-facing pages (e.g., Back-to-School)

Maintain and update the Curriculum Guide

Partner with the Parent Liaison and PSPA to refine communications schedules and formats based on feedback and engagement data

Assist with enrollment communications and marketing in consultation with the Chief Communications and Marketing Officer and the Director of Enrollment Management

Serve as an editorial steward for employee- and family-facing communications, ensuring clarity, consistency, accuracy, and alignment with institutional voice and priorities

Maintain and update the Employee Handbook and Student/Family Handbook in collaboration with relevant stakeholders

Establish and maintain templates and standards within Veracross and other communications platforms to improve consistency, efficiency, and usability

Reinforce brand guidelines, institutional voice, and visual identity across internal communications channels and systems

Other duties as assigned by the Chief Communications and Marketing Officer

Qualification

Internal communications strategyEditorial skillsContent developmentEmail marketing platformsGoogle WorkspaceCRM systemsJudgmentInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree required

Demonstrated experience in internal communications, preferably in education, nonprofit, or mission-driven organizations

Exceptional writing and editorial skills, with a strong eye for clarity, tone, and consistency

Ability to manage multiple communication channels, calendars, and stakeholder needs with precision and follow-through

Experience with email marketing platforms, portals, Google Workspace, and CRM or student information systems (Veracross experience strongly preferred)

Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, service-oriented approach

Discretion and sound judgment when handling sensitive or confidential information

Highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and adaptable

Deep alignment with Pingry's values, including honor, relationships, inclusion, and joyful engagement in school life