Job Description
Summary
The Albuquerque Academy Communications Department is seeking an individual for the position of Coordinator. This position is responsible for producing content that tells the Albuquerque Academy story. As a member of the communications team, the coordinator will utilize their strong verbal, written, artistic, and technical skills to promote the school. A successful candidate will have demonstrated the ability to think strategically and creatively about the role of communications, including websites, social media, direct messaging, photography, video, and graphic design. They will bring new ideas to the team, effectively manage multiple priorities, exercise good judgment, and work collaboratively with administrators, faculty, staff, students, and parents, as well as outside partners. Strong candidates are attracted to our mission and see themselves as engaged community members.
All employees at Albuquerque Academy approach their work in accordance with the values in our mission and in a spirit of kindness, professionalism, generosity, and civility to all members of the community. Our community norms, listed below, underlie our school culture, and all community members are expected to commit themselves fully to them.
- Value and respect the diverse contributions of each person in the community.
- Assume positive intent and inquire if you are left with questions or concerns.
- Engage in face-to-face direct conversations; be clear, open, and honest in your conversations.
- Be present and participate.
Albuquerque Academy seeks to maintain a diverse and energetic staff to work on campus. We encourage applications from groups traditionally underrepresented in independent school communities.
Essential Functions
Essential Functions
- Provide creative and strategic support for advertising, video, photography, graphic design, and other content.
- Contribute to social media planning, content development, and management of interactions.
- Actively cultivate relationships within the school to facilitate a flow of news, photo, and video opportunities.
- Collaborate across departments to provide support, in particular, to admission and advancement initiatives.
- Get to know the school and understand how its promotional, relationship, and community needs can be met through creative content. Develop relationships within the school and with partners in the community to further our communications goals.
- Be part of a team maintaining the website and developing new functionality.
- Support the school and its mission, always maintaining a high degree of professionalism.
- Foster and maintain a culture of mutual respect, equitable practice, and joy.
- Demonstrate cultural competence and communicate and collaborate effectively across differences.
Other Responsibilities
- Attend employee meetings as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications
Education
- A bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or a related field is required from an accredited university.
Experience
- Minimum two years of experience in coordinator focus is required.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud applications
- Expertise in photography and photo editing skills
- Experience with WordPress or similar web content management system
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and Google Suite
- Strong writing, proofreading, and editing skills
- Ability to work and make decisions independently and manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team and with a wide range of community members
- Ability and willingness to learn and implement new technology quickly
- Knowledge of video production a plus
- Collection of samples required upon request
Special Requirements
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Working Environment
- Majority of work is performed in an indoor office setting in the campus library.
- Work hours are generally from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
- Some evening and weekend assignments required.
- Year-round, full-time position
Physical Demands
- Prolonged sitting and computer use
EEO/ADA Compliance
Albuquerque Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Academy will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a related field from an accredited university
- At least two years of coordinator-focused experience
- Expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud applications
- Photography and photo editing expertise
- Experience with WordPress or a similar web content management system
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite
- Strong writing, proofreading, and editing skills
- Ability to work independently, make decisions, and manage competing deadlines
- Ability to collaborate with diverse community members and teams
- Ability and willingness to learn and implement new technology quickly
- Knowledge of video production
- Collection of work samples
- Legal authorization to work in the United States
What We Do
Albuquerque Academy is an independent, nonprofit, coeducational college-preparatory day school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serving students in grades 6–12. Its mission is to nurture students’ passion for learning and lifelong reflection, and to prepare them to serve country and community with wisdom, conviction, and compassion. The school promotes inclusive community, broad perspectives, intellectual and physical development, economic accessibility, and outreach and community service.
