Academy of Our Lady of Peace

Job Description: Marketing Communications Coordinator

Full Time Employee: To be hired

Report to: Director of Marketing & Communications

Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience

Job Summary:  The Marketing and Communications Department at Academy of Our Lady of Peace is looking for an organized, detailed individual who is self-motivated and understands how to meet support service needs within a highly productive and creative environment. The Marketing Communications Coordinator assists in all aspects of Marketing Department operations, including support, development and distribution of marketing collateral materials, photography/videography, digital marketing communications, social media and public relations. This candidate should possess strong proper grammar usage, proofreading abilities, copywriting abilities, be detail and deadline oriented and a team player, along with being creative and proactive.

Essential Functions

• Attend on-campus events (Masses, theatre performances, class projects, etc.) to take pictures and videos for internal and external communications

• Write and edit compelling content for the monthly enewsletter and quarterly magazine

• Own the the digital Weekly Bulletin process

• Own the monthly digital eNewsletter process

• Assist in the management and update of the website

• Manage all social media properties including take photos, writing captions and posting to all properties regularly

• Manage all email marketing efforts

• Manage Vidigami, the school’s photo storage system

• Support on-campus photo shoots and assist photographer as needed

• Assist in onsite and offsite printing

• Edit and proofread all marketing collaterals

• Write copy for press releases, advertisements, social media posts, etc.

• Basic graphic design updates for print and digital materials

• Attend and assist with meetings and other special events (often after hours or on weekends)

• Manage spirit wear orders and spirit store sales as needed

• Update press kit each year

• Maintain and update media list regularly

• Monitor alumnae directory submissions and add them to proper lists in Constant Contact

• Organize marketing materials on campus

• Handle requests for marketing collaterals

• Collect press clippings and create reports

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

This position requires a basic understanding of marketing principles and practices, a high level of professionalism, attention to detail, self-motivation, organization and familiarity with the mission of OLP. In addition, the ideal candidate must meet the following criteria:

• Have excellent communication skills, including oral presentation and writing skills and the ability to produce clear documentation

• Strong proofreading, grammar and copywriting skills

• Comfortable using a professional camera to regularly take photos

• Experience with digital email marketing programs such as Constant Contact or MailChimp

• Experience with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Dreamweaver a plus

• Have the ability to work collaboratively within the team and across all departments

• Be highly organized, detail oriented and efficient. Self-starter who is able to work independently

• Excellent project management and multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail

• Ability to work well under the pressure of deadlines and changing priorities

• Maintain a professional and considerate demeanor and have a strong work ethic

• Be motivated to learn and display flexibility in a changing environment

• Proactive, outgoing, positive and professional personality

Desired Education and Experience:  BA in marketing, public relations, communications or a related field and 1-2 year’s experience working in a marketing or related field. Combination of education and experience that would provide candidate with the skills necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.