Communications Lead — Education & Digital Storytelling

SAR Academy; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SAR Academy & High School is seeking a talented Communications Manager to join our Riverdale, NY team and advance the school’s communications strategy across internal and external audiences. The role calls for a strong writer who can tell our story with creativity and attention to detail.

You will develop engaging content for school communications, newsletters, and marketing materials, curate digital content for social media and email, and coordinate multimedia assets that showcase student

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with strong attention to detail.
• Experience developing content for traditional and digital media, including social media.
• Creative thinker with the ability to generate innovative ideas and translate them into effective communications.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Comfort and fluency with technology, digital tools, and content management platforms.
• Experience with photography, social media content creation, or multimedia production preferred.
• Experience working in a nonprofit organization, educational institution, or mission-driven environment preferred.
• Collaborative, proactive, and solutions-oriented approach with the ability to work independently.
• Positive, energetic team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute SAR's comprehensive communications and marketing strategy across internal and external audiences.
• Develop and produce engaging written content, including school communications, newsletters, website updates, announcements, and marketing materials.
• Create and curate content for digital platforms, including social media (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn), email communications, and other online resources.
• Capture and coordinate photo and multimedia content that highlights student learning, school programs, and community life.
• Support the development and implementation of communications plans for major school events, initiatives, and special projects.
• Assist with event communications and logistics, including advertisements and application processes.
• Manage job postings and recruitment communications, including advertisements and application processes.
• Assist with administrative duties including expense reports, order forms, to support communications projects.
• Contribute ideas and support new creative initiatives that strengthen the institution.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Storytelling

Social media content creation

Project management

Team collaboration

Nonprofit / education experience

Tools

Content Management Systems

Social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn)

Job description

SAR Academy & High School is seeking a talented Communications Manager to join our Riverdale, NY team and advance the school’s communications strategy across internal and external audiences. The role calls for a strong writer who can tell our story with creativity and attention to detail.

You will develop engaging content for school communications, newsletters, and marketing materials, curate digital content for social media and email, and coordinate multimedia assets that showcase student