Communications Specialist

Position Title: Communications Specialist
Reports to: Director of Institutional Advancement
Position Summary
The Leo Baeck Day School is seeking a creative, organized, and detail-oriented Communications Specialist to support the school’s internal and external communications, marketing, and community engagement initiatives.
Reporting to the Director of Institutional Advancement, the Communications Specialist will play a key role in telling the Leo Baeck story through compelling written and visual content across a variety of platforms.
The ideal candidate is an excellent writer and editor, a creative storyteller, and a proactive team player who can manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and produce high-quality work with strong attention to detail.
Principal Duties and ResponsibilitiesSchool Communications
Coordinate, write, edit, and produce the school’s weekly newsletters and other communications to parents, staff, and the broader school community.
Ensure that all communications are clear, accurate, engaging, and consistent with the school’s voice and brand.
Gather information and stories from faculty, staff, and students to highlight school programs, events, achievements, and community initiatives.
Social Media & Digital Communications
Create, schedule, and publish engaging content across the school’s social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
Develop compelling captions, graphics, photos, and short-form videos that showcase school life and support marketing and community engagement goals.
Monitor social media engagement and identify opportunities to strengthen the school’s digital presence.
Support the development and execution of a consistent social media content calendar.
Website Management
Write, edit, and maintain website content, ensuring information is accurate, current, and aligned with the school’s messaging.
Support the school’s website redesign project, including copywriting, content development, and coordination with external partners.
Assist with ongoing website updates and improvements following the launch.
Marketing & Communications Projects
Support the planning and execution of marketing and communications initiatives, including print publications, promotional materials, advertising, media outreach, and event communications.
Collaborate with the Admissions and Development teams to create compelling content that supports student recruitment, fundraising, donor stewardship, and community engagement.
Assist with the production of school publications, including newsletters, magazines, brochures, and other marketing materials.
Maintain consistent branding, messaging, and visual identity across all communications channels.
Photography, Video & Content Creation
Capture and edit high-quality photos and videos of school activities, events, and programs.
Create engaging visual content for social media, newsletters, the website, and other communications.
Organize and maintain the school’s digital photo and video library.
Project Management & Collaboration
Manage multiple communications projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met and deliverables are accurate and polished.
Work collaboratively with colleagues across departments while demonstrating initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently.
Support school events and special projects as required.
Qualifications & SkillsRequired:
Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to adapt messaging for different audiences and platforms.
Strong creative storytelling skills and an understanding of how communications support marketing and organizational goals.
Experience creating content for social media and digital communications.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Proficiency with Canva and familiarity with social media management tools.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
A proactive, resourceful approach to problem-solving and the ability to work independently.
Preferred:
Post-secondary education in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, or a related field.
Previous experience in a communications, marketing, or content creation role.
Experience with website content management systems, such as WordPress and Elementor.
Photography, videography, and basic video editing skills.
Experience with email marketing platforms such as Mailchimp.
Familiarity with Jewish education, Jewish community organizations, or independent schools.
The successful candidate will be:
A strong communicator with a keen eye for detail.
Creative, curious, and enthusiastic about telling meaningful stories.
Organized, reliable, and comfortable managing multiple deadlines.
Collaborative, flexible, and receptive to feedback.
Proactive and able to take initiative while working within established communications priorities.
Committed to maintaining professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality in a school environment.
The Leo Baeck Day School values a diverse workforce and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.
PLEASE NOTE:
We thank you for your application. Due to the volume of applicants, only those being considered for interviews will be contacted.
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