Marketing Communications Specialist

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communication strategies that enhance engagement with students, parents, and administrators.
• Act as a liaison between the organization and the community, ensuring transparent and consistent communication with parents, teachers, and students.
• Create and manage communication materials, including newsletters, announcements, and social media content, to keep students, parents, and administrators informed and engaged.
• Establish channels for feedback from students, parents, and administrators to continually improve communication strategies and address concerns effectively.
• Work closely with Aramark and district teams to ensure consistent messaging and alignment of communication efforts.
• Utilize Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Canva, web-based sites, and engage in editing and videography tasks.
• Influence without formal authority by creating an informal network to support program pilots, implementation, and collection of best practices and measurement.
• Manage multiple tasks simultaneously, demonstrating strong time management and multi-tasking skills.
• Adapt to changing job duties and take initiative to meet commitments, contributing positively to the organization.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of product, marketing, and/or merchandising experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business or marketing.
• Proven ability to increase sales and measure the impact/return on investment of programs.
• Ability to be proactive and assertive in identifying and capturing growth opportunities, with creative and strategic thinking.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including presentation, public speaking, and client interaction.
• Ability to efficiently utilize social media and MS Office products to accomplish work tasks.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle.

Nice to Have

• Experience in content development and community engagement.