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ABOUT MERIDIAN PCS
Meridian is a PreK-8th grade school located in Washington DC's vibrant U Street Corridor. Our mission is to inspire a passion for learning in our students and to help them build their self-confidence and self-respect through academic achievement. Our 650 students are a diverse mix of African-American, Latino, Asian, African, and White students. Almost 30% of our students are English language learners, and we have one of the largest Hispanic populations in DC charter schools. We are committed to building a community of teachers and staff who reflect the rich diversity of our student body. Our middle school campus serves nearly 200 students in the Columbia Heights neighborhood in grades 6-8.
Meridian is committed to serving families from our local communities; and one-third of our students live within a half mile of the school. The U Street Corridor was once the heart of black culture in DC and offers a tangible historical archive for our students, and Columbia Heights is one of the most racially and economically diverse neighborhoods in the District. We are also proud of the fact that Meridian is a school of choice for parents- all eight wards of the city are represented among our student population.
Meridian's strengths include two beautiful and historic campuses, with nearby outdoor and recreational grounds; state of the art technology for students and teachers; updated and aligned curricula; an academic program laser-focused on student growth, achievement, and social-emotional development; extensive professional development and support for teachers and leaders; and a school culture grounded in student achievement, collaboration, and student-centered learning.
As Meridian prepares to celebrate its 25th year in education the Marketing and Communications Manager will plan an integral part in sharing and elevating the Meridian story, and brand both internally and externally with families and community stakeholders in the District and beyond.
Join us as we continue to take Meridian from good to great! For additional information about Meridian visit mpcs-dc.org.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Meridian seeks a Marketing and Communications Manager to develop and implement strategic marketing and communication plans to enhance the Meridian brand, promote school events, initiatives, achievements, and engage target audiences. The Marketing and Communications Manager is a key member of the family engagement team who collaborates interdepartmentally to design and manage Meridian's marketing and communications. Reporting to the Director of Development, Community, and Family Engagement, the ideal candidate will bring demonstrated experience designing, managing and executing innovative marketing and communications projects. This is a full time 12-month salaried position.
The specific responsibilities for the Marketing and Communications Manager include, but are not limited to :
External Communication Projects, including :
- Developing a strong marketing and messaging strategy for Meridian, engaging stakeholders in the process
- Creating high-quality materials, both written pieces and visuals, to ensure consistent organizational messaging
- Managing school website, including drafting content and graphics, and assisting with website redesign project (currently in progress)
- Drafting and designing communications for diverse audiences, such as e-newsletters, flyers, brochures, etc.
- Pursuing outlets for media placements and coverage
- Preparing and disseminating press releases
- Serving as media contact for the organization and managing all logistics associated with media visits
- Developing overall social media strategy and plan, ensure successful implementation and evaluation of strategy
- Maintaining the school brand : standardized design for all materials, including school merchandise, newsletters, communication templates, brochures, and other print and web development and outreach materials
- Creating high quality visuals to attract potential families and staff to Meridian
- Creating and editing internal and external communications
Digital Marketing Strategy, including :
Development-focused priorities, including :
Internal Communications, including :
QUALIFICATIONS
Successful candidates will possess the following qualifications :
Educational Background and Work Experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Characteristics
SALARY AND BENEFITS
A recent TNTP Insight Survey of our teachers placed our staff's satisfaction with compensation in the top quartile of all charter schools in DC. We also lead the charter sector in compensation transparency and publish our salary scales for teachers, apprentice teachers, and dedicated aides here.
Meridian teachers and staff are compensated competitively for their time and have opportunities to earn additional income through leadership opportunities at the school level, offering extracurricular clubs and sports for students, and facilitating tutoring programs.
The salary range for the Marketing and Communications Manager is $70,000-$80,000.
HOW TO APPLY
Do you believe that every child deserves the right to a high quality education? Do you want to prepare students for unlimited global opportunities? Apply today!
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Meridian Public Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The School's EEO policy prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, disability, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Meridian PCS prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodation for employees with a disability. Under this policy, equal employment opportunity is required in recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, termination, compensation, benefits, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as required by applicable law.
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000
