Marketing Specialist

Description

Job Title/Department

Marketing Specialist

Employee Classification

Exempt / Full-Time

Employee Reports To

Director of Marketing and Communications

Salary Expectations

$50,000 - 55,000 / year

Summary:

Julie Billiart Schools is a network of schools serving children in grades K-8 with special learning challenges. With campuses in Akron, Brecksville, Lyndhurst and Westlake, Julie Billiart Schools offer unique learning environments for students with autism, ADD/ADHD, dyslexia and social learning challenges. We are Catholic, non-public schools that respect diverse faith traditions.

Duties And Responsibilities

The following is a list of primary duties and responsibilities. Other duties to be assigned as needed. Reasonable accommodations can be made to employees with qualified disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the job, so long as there is no undue hardship created upon the organization or other employees within the organization.

• Support the strategic marketing and communications plan to advance our mission with clarity, consistency, and intention with the goal of increasing enrollment, retention and stakeholder engagement
• Increase brand footprint to highlight excellence and impact of Julie Billiart Schools
• Develop, execute and track progressive content plan which includes but is not limited to social media, newsletters, video and graphics, and other materials
• Manage www.juliebilliartschool.org website to keep content up to date with clear, consistent information for all audiences, including prospective families, current families, providers, and donors
• Develop and create marketing materials as needed
• Collect and translate analytics into actionable activities to enhance the effectiveness of JB marketing and engagement strategies
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with community partners, vendors, and sponsors to build a network of support for our events
• Create and foster relationships with area providers and support organizations
• Manage the design, inventory, and distribution of Julie Billiart Schools-branded materials 
• Support Department of Admissions, Advancement, Human Resources and Network-wide initiatives
• Identify and understand target audiences in order to create effective communication and marketing campaigns
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Requirements

Education and Experience and Qualifications

Required:

• 2-3 years of experience as a part of a marketing, communications or content team
• Experience with or willingness to learn Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Google Analytics, basic video editing skills and website management
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or a related field required

Skills & Abilities

• Manage multiple projects at once and prioritize tasks based on immediate level of need
• Precise attention to detail and ability to identify needs of the Network
• Must be able to work effectively as a team member and demonstrate flexibility
• Express strong initiative, vision and creativity
• Highly motivated self-starter who seeks opportunities to collaborate and enhance their professional knowledgebase
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel to community engagement events that may occur on evenings and weekends as required. 
• Belief and commitment to the JB way and mission and to embracing the Sisters of Notre Dame’s philosophies and teachings

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time.
• Speak, stand, talk, walk, sit, see, and hear (corrected or uncorrected). 
• The employee is occasionally required to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.   

Supervision Received

Reports to and is evaluated by the Director of Marketing & Communications

Direct Reports

None.

Conclusion

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed within this job.  However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, qualifications or physical demands associated with the position.

Julie Billiart School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Julie Billiart School complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment