Near North Montessori
NNM seeks a Director of Marketing and Communications to join our community.
The Director of Marketing and Communications leads the school’s strategic communications, brand management, and digital presence across all channels. This role reports to the Director of Institutional Advancement and partners with the Director of Enrollment Management, the Director of Programs, and the Head of School to ensure consistent, compelling storytelling that strengthens the school’s reputation with current and prospective families, faculty, staff, alumni, and the broader community. The ideal candidate is a strong writer and strategic thinker who is equally comfortable behind a camera, in a design program, and managing a website’s backend.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Communications & Writing
Develop and execute an annual marketing and communications strategy aligned with the school’s mission, Montessori philosophy, and enrollment goals
Write, edit, and publish a weekly newsletter for parents/families
Write, edit, and publish a separate weekly newsletter for teachers and staff
Craft clear, engaging copy for admissions and advancement materials, announcements, press releases, and event communications
Maintain a consistent institutional voice and brand standards across all communications
Digital & Social Media
Manage and grow the school’s social media accounts (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube), including content calendars, posting, and community engagement
Monitor social media analytics and adjust strategy based on performance
Respond to or route inquiries and comments in a timely, professional manner
Website Management
Serve as webmaster: maintain, update, and troubleshoot the school website
Ensure content accuracy, functionality, accessibility, and SEO best practices
Coordinate with IT or outside vendors as needed for technical issues or upgrades
Video & Graphic Design
Plan, shoot, and edit video content (e.g., admissions features, classroom highlights, event recaps, testimonials)
Design print and digital materials such as flyers, brochures, invitations, signage, and social graphics
Maintain the school’s visual brand identity across all materials
Institutional Advancement Partnership
Collaborate with the Director of Institutional Advancement on advancement, admissions, and fundraising campaigns
Support event promotion and communications for open houses, fundraisers, and community events
Provide communications counsel and materials for crisis or sensitive – topic messaging as needed
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree required in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field
Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in marketing, communications, or a related field
Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to adapt tone for different audiences
Demonstrated strategic thinking and planning ability
Hands-on experience producing and editing video content
Proficiency in graphic tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar)
Experience managing organizational social media accounts and analytics
Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines
Familiarity with or willingness to learn Montessori philosophy and terminology
Experience in an independent school, nonprofit, or mission driven organization
Key Attributes:
A collaborative, mission-aligned team player
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
Comfortable working across a wide age-range community (toddler through Grade 8)
Creative problem-solver who can execute independently and take initiative
To Apply:
Visit our website and apply online: https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/NearNorthMontessoriSchool/
Submit the following application materials listed below to the Head of School – Angela Garcia [email protected]
Resume
Cover letter
Sample of communications work and one published writing sample
Names of three professional references
Near North Montessori believes that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, ancestry, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. The School’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, conditions, and privileges of employment.