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German International School Boston seeks a Communications/Marketing Manager

The German International School Boston is a bilingual independent school serving students aged 2.9 to grade 12. Learning at GISB is a multilingual, multicultural experience; graduates earn both a U.S. high school diploma and a German international Abitur. In addition to its international focus, GISB’s urban location, commitment to affordability, and highly-involved family community make it a special place to learn and grow. GISB is an equal opportunity employer, providing generous benefits and a collegial, international work environment to a dedicated faculty and staff. For more information please visit www.gisbos.org .

COMMUNICATIONS/MARKETING MANAGER

German International School Boston seeks an energetic, experienced, Communications and Marketing Manager to develop and implement a robust and effective communications, marketing and PR strategy that strengthens the School’s brand and supports the School’s strategic objectives. The successful candidate will work directly under the Director of Admissions.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  •  Create and execute an annual advertising/marketing campaign, including concept development and design management;
  •  Write press releases, blogs, social media posts and related marketing content;
  •  Pursue marketing and PR opportunities and strategies in concert with the Director of Admissions;
  •  Create and/or supervise design and production of marketing materials (print, digital and merchandise);
  •  Maintain and enrich the School’s website, gisbos.org;
  •  Produce the “Weekly Update” School newsletter for distribution to the GISB community, in both English and German, with support (when necessary) from the Executive Assistant;
  •  Manage and develop content for GISB’s social media platforms;
  •  Support the Director of Admissions with special events (e.g. Open Houses, fundraisers).

QUALIFICATIONS

  •  B.A. in marketing, communications, or related field;
  •  1-3 years of experience marketing in a school, nonprofit or related environment;
  •  Experience working in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign
  •  Native-level German and English fluency (written and oral) strongly preferred.

Classification: Exempt, full-time
Salary Grade: Competitive
Reports to: Director of Admissions
Start Date: September 7, 2020
Contact: Please direct your application to Marion Goodwin, Director of Admissions and Sara Kagey, HR Manager at jobs@gisbos.org. 

GISB is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: race; color; religion; national origin; genetic information; ancestry; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; marital status; sexual orientation; gender identity; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship status; veteran status; military service; application for military service; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. The School will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.