Job description

Latin School of Chicago provides its students with a rigorous and innovative educational program in a community that embraces diversity of people, cultures and ideas. Latin inspires its students to pursue their passions and lead lives of purpose and excellence. This is an exciting opportunity for a Communications professional who has a passion for supporting communications initiatives in an outstanding academic environment.

Latin School of Chicago is hiring a Communications Coordinator to support the Communications department in development and execution of communications programs, projects, and initiatives. Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Communications, the Communications Coordinator will help create promotional materials, contribute to the maintenance of the school’s website, manage the school’s social media presence, and interact with internal and external stakeholders to deliver the school’s message.

Essential Functions

Manage the day-to-day upkeep of the school’s suite of websites (public site and intranet):

Keep all content up-to-date as needed
Provide support to school staff members who are responsible for maintaining content on individual sites and pages

Assist Director of Marketing and Communications by drafting and editing content for the school’s websites, social media accounts and publications
Help manage the school’s social media accounts, including Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. Use platforms and multimedia tools such as video and photography to share school news, events and accomplishments.
Serve as on-site photographer and videographer for social media and digital communications to cover all aspects of school life
Help develop strategies that will help expand the school’s online presence and increase stakeholder engagement
Design marketing and promotional materials for the school
Ensure all graphic products meet the school’s branding and style guidelines and style
Ensure all communication materials are aligned with the school’s strategic plan and goals
Other duties as assigned by the Director of Marketing and Communications