Communications & Marketing Coordinator

Breathe Project; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Disability insurance

Paid time off

403b retirement plan

Job summary

Environmental Charter School in Pittsburgh seeks a Communications & Marketing Coordinator to support the Communications team with marketing and outreach content. You will ensure branding consistency, produce written and visual materials, and coordinate digital campaigns under the Director of Communications.

A BA in a related field and strong writing skills are essential. The role emphasizes collaboration, attention to detail, and initiative in elevating enrollment marketing and online

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, English/journalism, or related field.
• Minimum of three years of experience in marketing/communications.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with initiative.
• Experience with Canva and web-based content management and email platforms.
• Experience in social media management and digital organizing; familiarity with Facebook Ads Manager, Google Analytics, Google Ads, and Google Display Network.
• Has passion for ECS’s mission and sustainability goals.
• Needs a driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle for transportation across locations.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging written and visual marketing materials under guidance of the Director.
• Coordinate social media activities including graphics, scheduling, content calendar, and news monitoring.
• Proofread and edit marketing materials for accuracy, grammar, formatting, and brand adherence.
• Assist with distribution of marketing communications via email platforms and Finalsite.
• Design materials using Canva.
• Support preparation of marketing materials for recruitment, enrollment, and events.
• Report and analyze monthly social media, website, and email metrics.
• Assist in planning and execution of in-person and virtual events.
• Update ECS calendars and capture photos/videos at events.

Skills

Writing

Proofreading

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Branding knowledge

Visual storytelling

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, English/Journalism, or related field

Tools

Canva

Finalsite

Content management systems

Email platforms

Social media management

Facebook Ads Manager

Google Analytics

Google Ads

Google Display Network

Job description

WORKING AT THE ENVIRONMENTAL CHARTER SCHOOL

The Environmental Charter School’s faculty and staff are passionate, talented, and uncompromising, with a mission to make sure all students succeed at a high level. Every aspect of our organization and program is designed and continually refined to ensure that goal. Our work is student-centered, constantly improving, and reflective. ECS’s progressive approach to education challenges faculty to take risks. We strongly value collaboration and recognize the power of systems thinking. Our high achievement scores, long waiting list (nearly 200 students in kindergarten alone!), and our unique location in the city of Pittsburgh serve as a model in environmentally focused education.

OVERVIEW

The Communications & Marketing Coordinator will support ECS’s Communications team through marketing and outreach communications development, coordination, and distribution. Working closely with the Director of Communications, the Coordinator will ensure that all communications assets are aligned to the ECS brand and mission, professionally designed, accurate, and grammatically correct. The ideal candidate has strong writing, proofreading, and organizational skills. For best consideration, candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, English/Journalism, or a related field from an accredited university and a strong work ethic.

Key Responsibilities

• Create engaging written and visual marketing materials, including emails, newsletters, social media content, and promotional collateral under the guidance of the Director.
• Coordinate social media activities by developing graphics, scheduling content, maintaining the content calendar, and monitoring industry and member news for relevant content opportunities.
• Proofread and edit marketing and communication materials to ensure accuracy, consistency, proper grammar, formatting, and adherence to established brand and style guidelines.
• Assist with the coordination and distribution of marketing communications through email marketing platforms, Finalsite, and other communications tools.
• Design marketing and communications materials using Canva.
• Support the preparation and organization of marketing materials, branded giveaways, and promotional assets for recruitment, enrollment, and school events.
• Report and analyze monthly social media, website, and email metrics.
• Assist in the planning and execution of in-person and virtual events when schedule allows.
• Update and maintain ECS Calendars.
• Take photos and videos during school events.

Educational Background, Skills, andExperience

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating strong writing, proofreading, and organizational skills as well as strong attention to detail
• A minimum of three years of experience preferred
• Ability and willingness to learn new skills, work in both independent and collaborative settings, think creatively, and take initiative, particularly on increasing organizational needs such as enrollment marketing, online content creation, and visual storytelling
• Ability to work collaboratively with ECS constituent groups including employees, parents, volunteers, partners, and other stakeholders.
• Understanding of branding and messaging.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Canva. Experience using web-based content management and email platforms is preferred but can be learned on the job.
• Experience in social media management and digital organizing, with Facebook Ads Manager, Google Analytics, Google Ads, and Google Display Network/DSP's is a plus but not required.
• At least two years of experience in marketing, communications, public relations, or a related field preferred; internships or relevant project experience may be considered.
• Has a passion for ECS’s mission and sustainability goals.
• Needs a driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle for transportation across school/activity locations

Compensation and Benefits

• Minimum starting salary of $49,379 with consideration given for prior experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability insurance, generous paid time off, and participation in a generous 403b retirement plan.

Clearances current within one year will be required and include Arrest and Conviction disclosure, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151), Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Clearance(Act 34), and FBI Criminal Background Check (Act 114). Commonwealth of PA Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release (Act 168) also will be required.

ECS is an equal opportunity employer.