Director of Marketing and Communications Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School | Full-time, Exempt | Reports to Head of School About the Role Since its establishment in 1972, Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School has cultivated a profound educational environment, fostered a strong sense of community, and upheld the enduring values of the Jewish people. We're seeking an experienced marketing and communications leader (5-10 years experience) to shape our public image and drive engagement across all stakeholders. What We're Looking For Essential Qualifications: ●      5-10 years marketing/communications experience; previous school setting experience preferred ●      Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field ●      Exceptional writing skills with strong attention to detail ●      Expertise with Adobe Suite Design and content creation ●      Experience working with multiple constituent groups and understanding their needs ●      Strong project management and team leadership abilities ●      Deep knowledge of Jewish culture and community with the ability to bring authentic Jewish voice to communications What You'll Do Strategic Leadership: ●      Design and implement comprehensive marketing plan with measurable goals and strategies ●      Serve as key school ambassador, fostering relationships with parents, staff, and broader community ●      Collaborate with Head of School, Board members, faculty, and administrative staff on strategic communications ●      Manage and delegate tasks effectively to a small team Content Creation & Management: ●      Oversee and create all aspects of school website, social media channels, and marketing materials ●      Lead content creation for newsletters, grade-level updates, and emergency notifications ●      Produce Annual Report, Strategic Plan, and other key internal and external publications ●      Create photography and video content, including editing and post-production Marketing & Recruitment: ●      Partner with admissions office to design and evaluate student recruitment campaigns ●      Develop digital advertising strategies using Google Ads, Meta Ads, and analytics tools ●      Track and analyze engagement data to improve communication effectiveness ●      Represent school at industry events and stay current on independent school marketing trends Event Marketing: ●      Oversee and create marketing and promotion for Annual Gala, Generations Day, Graduation, and all other school events ●      Collaborate with advancement team on donor, alumni, and community events ●      Ensure all communications align with school's brand and Jewish mission Operations: ●      Maintain highest level of professionalism and discretion with sensitive information ●      Balance multiple high-priority projects under tight deadlines ●      Ensure cohesive, impactful messaging across all platforms Technical Skills: ●      CRM and student information systems (Blackbaud preferred) ●      Email marketing platforms (Campaign Monitor) ●      Website management (Finalsite experience a plus) ●      Adobe Creative Suite proficiency ●      Photography/videography and editing skills ●      Digital advertising tools (Google Ads, Meta Ads, Analytics) ●      Basic HTML/CSS knowledge Compensation Salary: $100,000–$120,000 Benefits: Medical insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, paid time off, flexible spending account, plus access to dental, vision, life, and disability coverage. This is an on-campus position requiring five-day-a-week attendance. Apply Submit resume and cover letter to resumes@heschel.com