Communications Coordinator

Job Description

Summary

The Albuquerque Academy Communications Department is seeking an individual for the position of Coordinator. This position is responsible for producing content that tells the Albuquerque Academy story. As a member of the communications team, the coordinator will utilize their strong verbal, written, artistic, and technical skills to promote the school. A successful candidate will have demonstrated the ability to think strategically and creatively about the role of communications, including websites, social media, direct messaging, photography, video, and graphic design. They will bring new ideas to the team, effectively manage multiple priorities, exercise good judgment, and work collaboratively with administrators, faculty, staff, students, and parents, as well as outside partners. Strong candidates are attracted to our mission and see themselves as engaged community members. 

All employees at Albuquerque Academy approach their work in accordance with the values in our mission and in a spirit of kindness, professionalism, generosity, and civility to all members of the community. Our community norms, listed below, underlie our school culture, and all community members are expected to commit themselves fully to them.

• Value and respect the diverse contributions of each person in the community.
• Assume positive intent and inquire if you are left with questions or concerns.
• Engage in face-to-face direct conversations; be clear, open, and honest in your conversations.
• Be present and participate.

Albuquerque Academy seeks to maintain a diverse and energetic staff to work on campus. We encourage applications from groups traditionally underrepresented in independent school communities. 

Essential Functions

Essential Functions

• Provide creative and strategic support for advertising, video, photography, graphic design, and other content. 
• Contribute to social media planning, content development, and management of interactions.
• Actively cultivate relationships within the school to facilitate a flow of news, photo, and video opportunities. 
• Collaborate across departments to provide support, in particular, to admission and advancement initiatives. 
• Get to know the school and understand how its promotional, relationship, and community needs can be met through creative content. Develop relationships within the school and with partners in the community to further our communications goals. 
• Be part of a team maintaining the website and developing new functionality. 
• Support the school and its mission, always maintaining a high degree of professionalism.
• Foster and maintain a culture of mutual respect, equitable practice, and joy. 
• Demonstrate cultural competence and communicate and collaborate effectively across differences.

Other Responsibilities

• Attend employee meetings as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Education

• A bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or a related field is required from an accredited university.

Experience

• Minimum two years of experience in coordinator focus is required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud applications
• Expertise in photography and photo editing skills
• Experience with WordPress or similar web content management system
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and Google Suite
• Strong writing, proofreading, and editing skills
• Ability to work and make decisions independently and manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and with a wide range of community members
• Ability and willingness to learn and implement new technology quickly
• Knowledge of video production a plus 
• Collection of samples required upon request

Special Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. 

Working Environment

• Majority of work is performed in an indoor office setting in the campus library.
• Work hours are generally from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
• Some evening and weekend assignments required.
• Year-round, full-time position

Physical Demands

• Prolonged sitting and computer use

EEO/ADA Compliance

Albuquerque Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Academy will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.