Assistant Director of Communications

Episcopal High School is seeking an Assistant Director of Communications to join its communications team. Guided by its founding principles of honor, academic distinction, spiritual growth, and community, Episcopal High School is a 100% boarding school located in Alexandria, Va., serving 440+ students in grades 9-12. The communications team focuses on highlighting and celebrating the distinctive aspects of Episcopal and the achievements of its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. By fostering strong relationships and school pride, the communications team plays an integral role in engaging all members of the community to actively support the School’s mission and strategic priorities.

Individuals with demonstrated skill in videography, photography, writing, graphics design, and brand management are encouraged to apply. Exceptional editing and writing skills, for both print and web, are essential, as are strong organization and communication skills, both written and oral. Attention to detail is vital, as is the ability to meet deadlines and manage projects efficiently. The successful candidate will be motivated, energetic, creative, and excited about joining, and engaging with, a vibrant school community.

This role collaborates not only with the Communications and Advancement teams but also other offices across campus including Admissions, the Office of Community and Equity, Athletics, the Arts, and the McCain-Ravenel Center for Intellectual and Moral Courage. The creation of compelling and fresh content through videography, photography, and the written word is a high priority for the team, therefore attendance during some evening and weekend events is a requirement.

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Managing design and publication of printed programs for school events and other branded print/design projects;
• Managing the School’s photography database and Flickr account;
• Serving as lead campus photographer for daily and event coverage, and coordinating with student, faculty, and/or freelance photographers;
• Creating promotional videos and slideshows;
• Supporting the communications team with writing and editing print and web materials, such as campus news stories, alumni magazines and notices, annual reports, and admissions collateral;
• Overseeing the schedule for the all-School event streaming platform;
• Assisting with the production of campus signage, displays, and photo boards;
• Creating graphics for advancement office projects;
• Working independently and within a team on special and ongoing projects as necessary

General Skill & Experience Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree with 1-4 years of professional experience, preferably in non-profit/educational fundraising, marketing, graphic design, or administrative work, and a familiarity with independent schools
• True appreciation for the mission and values of Episcopal High School
• A knack for building and maintaining relationships and the ability to communicate professionally and confidentially via phone, email, and in person;
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Excellent communication skills including writing and editing with attention to detail and formatting
• High levels of initiative, with proven ability to work both collaboratively and independently and to manage time effectively
• Good judgment, respect for confidentiality, and willingness to ask for guidance and support when needed
• A demonstrated interest in, and experience with, photography
• Ability to master relevant necessary technological tools and platforms, including but not limited to: Adobe Suite including InDesign, Acrobat DC, Photoshop, Premiere Pro; Blackbaud; Google Suite; Canva; Adobe Spark or other editing software
• Strong leadership, collaborative, and interpersonal skills, with desire to support colleagues and constituents, solve problems creatively, work on a close-knit team
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends

COVID-19 Vaccination Policy Statement: The School believes that adolescents benefit most from in-person classes and activities as well as from relationships with faculty and staff who engage with them in all areas of boarding school life. The School encourages its employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and reserves the right to require its employees to receive the COVID-19 primary series and booster vaccinations, subject to the limitations of federal and state law, employee eligibility, and the availability of the vaccine.

How to Apply:

Interested individuals who meet the requirements above are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter via email to [email protected].