Communications & Event Coordinator (Temp Role)

Duration

Estimated Start Date: July 14, 2025 - Estimated End Date: September 22, 2025 (with possibility of extension)

Key Responsibilities

A. Editorial and Content Management

Review & Edit School Communications

• Edit and format weekly/monthly communications from principals to parents.
  
• Edit and format academic/programming digital and print publications (course catalog, Connections and Winter Learning offerings)
  

Weekly Newsletter Production

• Curate and compile weekly all-school newsletter (e.g., upcoming events, student spotlights, announcements).
• Coordinate content collection from various departments.
  

Website Content Management

• Regularly update homepage and key pages (news, calendar, event pages).
• Coordinate minor content refreshes with department heads as needed.
  

B. Marketing & Branding Support

1. Social Media Management
   

• Develop weekly content plan for school’s social media channels (Facebook, Instagram)
  
• Create/post timely updates, photos, highlights from classes/events.
  
• Respond to messages/comments as appropriate.
  

1. Collateral Design & Development
   

• Admissions:  digital advertising, signage, open house invites, billboards
  
• Fundraising & Events: donor appeals, event invitations, signage, programs
  
• Create print and digital marketing materials to support:
  

C. Storytelling, PR & Outreach

1. Brand Storytelling
   

• Consistently highlight MSA’s mission to serve neurodivergent learners and prepare them to be “Real World Ready.”
  
• Share stories of student success, innovation in the classroom, community partnerships, and alumni outcomes.
  

1. Public Relations
   

• Write and distribute press releases about notable school news, student/teacher achievements, events, and initiatives.
  
• Pitch stories to media outlets to increase awareness of MSA and its impact.
  

1. Content Creation for Strategic Campaigns
   

• Develop branded narratives for fundraising, enrollment growth, and institutional milestones.
  
• Capture testimonials from students, faculty, and families that reflect the MSA experience.
  

D. Fundraising Communications

1. Appeals & Donor Communications
   

• Write compelling fundraising appeals, stewardship letters, and donor updates that reflect MSA’s mission and voice.
  
• Collaborate with Advancement Team on giving campaigns, donor spotlights, and end-of-year giving pushes.
  

1. Cases for Support & Campaign Messaging
   

• Create or update cases for support for annual or special campaigns and restricted giving.
  
• Develop visuals and messaging for print and digital fundraising materials.
  

Grant Writing

Assist with drafting and editing grant proposals or supporting documents.

E. Event Support & Logistics

• Manage event promotional plans, invites, signage, web content, talking points/speeches, registration/check-in support, RSVP forms, reminders
• Assist event planning, setup and day-of logistics as needed.
  

Transition and Onboarding Plan

• 1–2 weeks of overlap with outgoing Communications/Marketing Director (if possible).
  Provide:
  
• Style guide / brand standards.
  
• Calendar of recurring communications/events.
  
• Shared drive or project management system access.
  
• Sample newsletters, social media schedules, collateral.
  
• Fundraising and donor communications archive.
  
• Key messages related to "Real World Ready" and school mission; Point people for each department.