Marketing & Communications Manager

Fayerweather Street School; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Fayerweather Street School in Cambridge, MA seeks a Marketing & Communications Manager to elevate visibility and align messaging with the school's strategic plan and fundraising goals. The role crafts clear communications that invite parents, teachers, staff, students, alums, and community leaders to understand and value the FSS experience.

The MCM reports to the Director of Advancement & Community Engagement and collaborates with the Head of School and the Advancement Team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement short term and long-range plans, tactical programs, and an integrated messaging strategy that elevates visibility and profile.
• Design clear and effective communications that invite parents, teachers & staff, students, alums, boards, volunteers, and community leaders to understand and appreciate the FSS experience.

Job description

Fayerweather Street School (FSS) is a leading independent, progressive, PK-8 all gender school in the Fresh Pond area of Cambridge, MA. The school has transitioned to an integrated advancement structure that includes admissions, enrollment management, fundraising, alum relations, community engagement, and marketing and communications. FSS seeks professionals who are looking to join an innovative, passionate, and welcoming community.

Fayerweather Street School seeks a dynamic, creative, experienced Marketing & Communications Manager (MCM) to help develop and implement short term and long-range plans, tactical programs, and an integrated messaging strategy that will elevate the visibility and profile of Fayerweather consistent with its strategic plan, enrollment objectives, and fundraising goals. The manager designs clear and effective communications that invite all constituents–parents, teachers & staff, students, alums, Board directors, volunteers, and community leaders–to understand and appreciate the Fayerweather experience, while ensuring brand identity, messaging coherence, and consistency across all channels. The MCM reports to the Director of Advancement & Community Engagement (DoA&CE) and works collaboratively with the Head of School, Advancement Team, and school leaders. The ideal candidate will demonstrate enthusiasm for Fayerweather and for telling its story while being nimble, flexible, and skilled at building cohesion across school communications and media platforms.