Communications Associate, Part-Time

The IDEAL School of Manhattan

The IDEAL School of Manhattan is an inclusion school dedicated to creating a diverse community that affirms and accepts the full identities of all people, while inspiring academic excellence, creative leadership, and a desire to build a more just and equitable world.

Position Description:

The IDEAL School of Manhattan is seeking a talented, enthusiastic, and creative Communications Assistant to join our team.

The Communications Assistant will provide administrative support to the Communications Director, in their support of various teams and programs. Editing and writing materials that are aligned with the mission and vision of The IDEAL School will be an integral part of your role.

In this role, you should be an excellent communicator with strong attention to detail. Administrative and social marketing experience is strongly preferred. Ultimately, your goal will be to help ensure clear communication of The IDEAL School s message across all channels.

Responsibilities include:

• Help implement communications strategies
  

• Provide administrative support to programs and internal teams
  

• Draft and edit communications copy (e.g. press releases, publications, social media posts)
  

• Assist in maintaining web content and executing social media strategies
  

• Update databases and media lists
  

• Track projects and media exposure
  

• Facilitate effective internal communications
  

• Maintain calendars and appointments
  

• Prepare presentations and reports
  

Requirements

Essential Qualifications:

• Appreciation for the school s mission and commitment to social justice
  

• Relevant Bachelors degree
  

• Experienced with Google Suite, including Google Drive, Google Calendar, Google Docs, and Google Forms
  

• Experience with Apple Mac OS
  

• Excellent communication capabilities (verbal and written)
  

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize
  

• Experience with writing and posting to social media platform
  

• Graphic design skills and knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud are a plus
  

• Photography and photo editing skills a plus
  

• Video editing skills are a plus
  

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage (Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance)
  
• Flexible Spending Account
  
• Health Reimbursement Account
  
• Commuter Benefits
  
• Pet Insurance
  
• 403(b) Plan
  
• Employer sponsored life insurance
  
• Paid time off
  
• Parental Leave
  
• Professional Development Assistance