What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Associate position at ROBS?
River Oaks Baptist School is looking for a Communications Associate to reinforce the School’s mission and sustain the School’s voice through internal and external communications. The Communications Associate reports to the Director of Communications and serves as a member of the Advancement Council.
Essential Responsibilities
The Director of Communications will assign duties to the Communications Associate including, but not limited to, the following:
- Creating, editing, and sending mass electronic communications to the school community for all school departments (i.e., grade-level announcements, division communications, etc.)
- Writing and editing a variety of content, including website copy, blog posts, press releases, donor reports, strategic messaging, and social media posts
- Assisting the development of digital marketing strategies
- Contributing to the development of donor stewardship materials
- Developing and maintaining a regular cadence of communication for key administrators
- Collaborating with Enrollment Management Office to produce strategic messaging for admission-related purposes
- Updating and maintaining the school website, including oversight of structure, content, and appropriate analytics
- Writing articles for the annual magazine
- Aligning social media content with overall messaging strategies
- Maintaining the school’s internal website (parent portal) by developing and editing relevant content
- Supporting crisis communication planning and response as needed
- Other projects as assigned
Position Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree, with coursework in marketing, communications, English, education, or other related field helpful
- One to two years of related work experience
- Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with a keen eye for detail
- Strong ability to distill complex information into clear, engaging, and mission-driven content
- Exceptional copyediting skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) applications
An ideal candidate will have:
- Strong interpersonal skills and a customer service mindset
- Ability to problem solve independently and learn quickly
- The ability to think creatively and strategically, demonstrate excellent judgment, and work in a fast-paced environment
- An interest in or willingness to learn about important education-related topics
- Availability for evening and weekend job duties as needed
- A vibrant Christian faith and a desire to work in a Christian environment
- Successful completion of necessary reference and background checks
