What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Communications Associate - Six Month Position position at The Overlake School?
Description
The Overlake School seeks a temporary Communications Associate from Mid-April to Mid-October 2025 for a Maternity leave.
Founded in 1967, The Overlake School is an independent, nonsectarian, coeducational, college preparatory day school. Each Overlake community member is committed to the school's mission to champion students and their vast potential through engaging educational experiences in a diverse and inclusive community. Overlake students are valued as multifaceted individuals and graduate with a passion for learning, ready for any path that contributes to a better world.
The Overlake School is committed to diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, socio-economic status, gender, sexual orientation, or disability in the administration of its educational policies, financial aid, employment, and other school-administered programs. Our school is committed to the strategic goals of developing our collective capacity in areas of well-being for all, the attraction and retention of talented and qualified educators, integration of diversity, equity & inclusion into the life of our school, and defining our institutional identity.
General Summary:
Supports the communications department in providing communication to all constituents of the school community. Will also providing coverage for front desk reception when necessary.
Principal Duties:
- Feed content of Overlake social media platforms regularly
- Monitor what’s being said on social media channels to respond accordingly
- Attend MS & US announcements for story ideas
- Take photos of events happening around campus
- Write content for website and in particular Overlake News section of website
- Manage e-mail marketing campaigns
Other Duties:
- Provide primary front desk reception during receptionists’ lunch break and at end of day
- Provide back up as needed during vacation and on sick days
- Other duties as assigned by the Dir. of Communications
Reporting Relationships: Reports to Director of Communications
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required, preferred degree in communication or journalism
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, copy editing skills a plus
- Advanced knowledge of social media
- Advanced knowledge of e-mail marketing programs
- Ability with digital platforms, including still photography and video
- Curiosity about learning
- Ease in talking with and interviewing people in order to get the story
- Cheerful, energetic demeanor that provides welcoming spirit
