Location: In-person with potential for hybrid work. Durham, NC
About Montessori Community School
Founded in 1980, MCS is fully accredited by the American Montessori Society and
Cognia. Our beautifully planned 13-acre wooded campus is located between Durham
and Chapel Hill. MCS features sunny, spacious classrooms, a fine arts building for
music, art, and ceramics, a sports field, track, numerous playgrounds, and a
gymnasium.
Montessori Community School strives to be an intentionally diverse campus, comprised
of people of different ethnicities, socioeconomic backgrounds, gender identities, family
structures, sexual orientations, racial identities, national origins, religions, and abilities.
Our community is rooted in the Montessori philosophy of respect, curiosity, and care for
self, others, and the environment. We are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive and
welcoming workplace where every educator and staff member feels a deep sense of
belonging. Collaboration is central to how we work—honoring diverse perspectives,
supporting one another, and modeling the spirit of community we seek to instill in our
students. By fostering a culture of inclusivity, connection, and shared purpose, we
ensure that our team is empowered to nurture the potential of each child and contribute
to the vibrant life of our school.
Position Summary
We are seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented Communications and Marketing Associate to
tell the story of who we are and manage the entire array of school communications. This
position will manage and execute the organization’s communications strategy across
multiple platforms. This full-time role involves both content creation and project
management. The ideal candidate brings strong writing and editing skills,
visual communication sensibility, and experience managing communications for
mission-driven organizations. They will serve as the point person for maintaining
consistency, overseeing editorial and design workflows, and ensuring that our message
reaches and resonates with both internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Communications Strategy: Working within the Advancement Team, collaborate with
internal teams (Enrollment, Fundraising, Communications) on consistency across
written and digital platforms and internal- and external-facing materials. Implement
Brand Identity and Value Proposition language and visuals across internal and external
communications. Manage and update distribution lists.
- Editorial and Publications: Maintain a communications calendar to track school
activities, campaigns, enrollment events, and content deadlines. Serve as general editor
and project manager for all MCS communications. Manage relationships with any
external vendors for advertising, publication, and other deliverables.
- Written and Digital Media: Maintain content on the website including updating pages
and calendars. Manage Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn pages for MCS. Manage
organization email communications and keep all distribution lists up to date. Maintain up
to date print materials.
- Event Communications: Make design and content decisions for all print and digital
material related to various MCS events.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree and at least 3 years of experience in nonprofit or school
communications, journalism, content strategy, or a related field.
- Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly
and compellingly.
- Strong project management skills
- Experience with email marketing platforms (e.g., Constant Contact) and content
management systems (e.g., WordPress).
- Proficiency in managing Instagram and Facebook, with an understanding of its use
in non-profit engagement.
- Understanding of visual branding and experience working with photographers,
designers, or creative teams.
- Design, video, and content creation experience is a plus.
- Highly organized, collaborative, and adaptable, with strong attention to detail.
- Familiarity with the education sector is a plus;
- Commitment to Montessori Community School’s mission and inclusive work
environment.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
