Associate Marketing & Communications Leader — Education

Holton-Arms School; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

403b retirement plan with employer‑con

Professional development opportunities

Paid parental leave

Vacation and sick leave

Meal provisions

Job summary

Holton-Arms School seeks an Associate Director of Marketing and Communications to join the School's marketing and communications team. The successful candidate will work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth and will advance the School’s mission, brand, and strategic priorities through integrated marketing and compelling storytelling.

The role partners with the Director and key stakeholders to ensure messaging aligns with Holton’s priorities,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or related field.
• 5–10 years of relevant professional experience in marketing and communications.
• Expertise in branding, strategic messaging, digital advertising, social media, publication development and project management.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience with philanthropic communications and development office workflows.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Prior experience in an independent school environment or passion for working in an all-girls, mission-driven educational institution.
• Graphic design and/or videography skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic partner to the Development Office, producing donor stories, alumnae newsletters, and campaign collateral.
• Ensure consistent brand identity across all communication platforms and materials, including oversight of the School's digital presence.
• Develop and execute strategic media plans and advertising campaigns across digital and print media to support student enrollment initiatives.
• Manage multiple concurrent marketing and communications projects, ensuring high quality and timely delivery.
• Create high-impact written, visual, and digital content that advances Holton’s strategic narrative and engages key audiences.
• Collaborate as a trusted communications advisor with academic and operational departments across campus.

Skills

Branding

Strategic messaging

Digital advertising

Social media

Publication development

Project management

Written and verbal communication

Philanthropic communications

Independent school experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications/marketing or related field

Tools

Graphic design

Videography

Job description

Holton-Arms School seeks an Associate Director of Marketing and Communications to join the School's marketing and communications team. The successful candidate will work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth and will advance the School’s mission, brand, and strategic priorities through integrated marketing and compelling storytelling.

The role partners with the Director and key stakeholders to ensure messaging aligns with Holton’s priorities,