MANAGER OF COMMUNICATIONS & ADMINISTRATION

Full-time, Permanent | Start Date: January 23, 2023

Skyridge Montessori is seeking a Manager of Administration & Communications to join our motivated and collaborative team. We strive to foster a supportive work environment in which staff have the freedom to lead, create, and innovate.

Skyridge Montessori has been providing a high-quality Montessori education to families in Squamish for more than10 years. Perched on the side of a mountain, with sweeping views of Howe Sound and endless trails at our doorstep, students from Casa to Grade 9 thrive in our newly constructed school, well-prepared Montessori classrooms, and rich outdoor learning environment.

Our Manager of Communications & Administration will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Head of School and assisting in the delivery of the school’s strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

• General: Provide daily administrative support and develop and execute communications activities designed to enhance school community engagement and raise the profile of the Skyridge Montessori to partners, government and the public.
• Admissions: Responsible for admissions activities, including recruitment of prospective families and onboarding and document management of new families.
• Administration: Responsible for answering the phone, completing daily attendance, managing student files, and ordering office and classroom supplies.
• Website: Responsible for administration of the school website using a Content Management System, including regular reviews, execution of content updates, and creation of new site content and associated documents.
• Newsletter: Responsible for coordinating, writing, and editing content for the weekly school newsletter.
• Design and Material Creation: Responsible for designing and producing effective and visually appealing communication materials and digital assets within brand guidelines and established timelines; materials may include signage, forms, family communications, presentations, and promotional materials.
• Events: Responsible for supporting the creation and successful execution of events that may include staff meetings, family events, education evenings, student orientations, and Open Houses.
• Volunteer Coordination: Assist school leaders and teachers to coordinate parent volunteers in support of classroom and whole-school activities.

Qualifications + Experience

• 3+ years experience working in a communications-specific role.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and coordinating digital projects, with proven working knowledge of graphic and web design principles.
• Demonstrated experience administering a public website on behalf of an organization, and engaging audiences while upholding brand reputation.
• Demonstrated experience working with e-marketing and the coordination of contact databases.
• Strong written communication and editing skills, and the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Highly organized, with the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities with a positive attitude while working under pressure to meet deadlines.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and in a collaborative team environment while consistently demonstrating tact, discretion, and a high degree of confidentiality.
• Experience with Google Workplace and Wordpress are significant assets.
• Experience in a non-prodit environment preferred.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

You’re perfect for this role if you have the following:

• Passion. Communications is your calling, and you do more than just inform, you inspire.
• Investment. You care about our students and take pride in sharing their achievements and growth. This keeps you motivated to be constantly improving in your profession and wanting to do more.
• Interpersonal skills. You’re exceptional with people and are as comfortable hanging out with children as you are talking with parents and leaders in education.
• Team-oriented. You’re looking for an opportunity to join a group of talented, caring, innovative and supportive educators and administrators.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 6 weeks paid vacation/year
• Medical/dental and life insurance
• Tuition discount for children
• Supportive, respectful work environment

How to Apply

Apply with a cover letter and resume.

This posting closes January 18th, 2023.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $60,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site childcare
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• SQUAMISH, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• Communication skills: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 2023-01-18
Expected start date: 2023-01-23

Please Note :
clarksonsquare.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, clarksonsquare.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.