The director of marketing and communications will be an integral part of the school's leadership team, reporting directly to the head of school. In addition, the director will have the rare opportunity to be part of the founding leadership team of a new PK-12 school which will build on the foundation of, and more than double the 400-student size of, the existing PK-8 school. This individual will be responsible for articulating and promoting, in partnership with the head of school and the school's senior administrative leadership team, the goals, vision, and image -- externally and internall y-- of the existing and the new expanded school. We are looking for a strategic and visionary thinker, an experienced and creative communicator, and a hands-on doer, who is also capable of leading a multi-disciplinary team of staff, consultants, and volunteers. Experience in an independent school and/or educational environment is strongly preferred though not required.

Qualifications

• Proven strategic and creative marketing and communications thinker who can support the needs of Nueva's local, national, and international initiatives, including its planned expansion from PK-8 to PK-12.
• Exceptional communications skills, including writing, editing, production, and public relations via print, web, and social media channels.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Strong team player and active collaborator.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple initiatives.
• Understanding of independent school, college, or nonprofit culture.
• Familiarity with current software, technologies, and practices including use of web and social media platforms.
• Bachelor's degree required. A master's degree is preferred; for example, an MBA with a concentration in marketing or a master's in communications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic branding, marketing, communications, and public relations plans and programs for the school, including, though not limited to, strategic expansion, admissions, advancement, and various local, national, and international initiatives.
• Oversee and manage annual marketing and communications calendar for all key print, web, and social media communications.
• Promote consistent branding, marketing, and communications standards across the organization.
• Manage one direct report -- the communications associate.

This is full-time position, reporting to the head of school. Compensation commensurate with experience.

To apply, send a cover letter and resume by email or mail to:

Muneerah Merchant
Director of Advancement
The Nueva School
6565 Skyline Boulevard
Hillsborough, CA 94010
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Requirements

Substitutes at Nueva will need the following:

• Experience working with children, both one-on-one and in groups
• An understanding of the academic, social, and emotional needs of elementary age students
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with students parents, faculty and staff
• Skill with computers and related technology
• Ability to work on cue and collaboratively with teachers and teaching assistants

Four year college degree required. Elementary teaching credential preferred.

Compensation: Competitive (Independent Contractor Basis)

To Apply

Send Cover Letter and Resume to Vickie Rivera, Lower School Assistant, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .