Communications and Development Manager

ISL Branding•New Orleans, LA

14h•$55,000 - $65,000

About The Position

We are seeking a strategic, relationship-centered Communications & Development Manager to lead the organization's marketing, public relations, internal and external communications, fundraising communications, and community-facing events. This role shapes the school's voice, supports enrollment, strengthens community relationships, manages materials and budgets, and ensures clear, consistent messaging across all channels.

Requirements

Experience managing crisis communications
Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills
Strong digital strategy and marking and event planning competency
Proven project management and collaborations skills
Ability to make sound decisions independently
Strong relationship-building and community engagement abilities
Creative and strategic thinking.
Experience with managing filing systems and organizational databases.
Highly proficient with Google suite, Microsoft Office products.
Be organized, self-motivated, and disciplined, able to self-direct, work well independently with a high standard of efficiency and ability, and yet have the ability to be a team player in a highly collaborative environment.
Be able to work in a fast paced environment, able to juggle multiple projects, overlapping deadlines, and be adaptable to changes in pace.
Must have a valid driver’s license and use of a reliable vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Experience in office management.
Relevant experience in education, non-profit marketing, fundraising, and/or event planning, and event production.
Photography and/or video production.
Knowledge and experience with social media platforms.
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement the organization's annual communications and marketing strategy
Ensure consistent messaging across digital, print, website, email, and social platforms
Lead and execute crisis and urgent-response communications with clarity, confidence, and professionalism
Oversee digital and print advertising, media buying, and campaign placement
Manage admissions and enrollment marketing plan
Create marketing materials supporting enrollment and campaigns to support retention
Use analytics and insights to guide strategy and improve outreach
Maintain focused messaging across platforms
Serve as the primary contact for media inquiries
Draft press releases, statements, and talking points
Maintain relationships with media outlets, partners, and vendors
Seek PR opportunities for the organization, campuses, students, and teachers
Write and distribute school-side communications for families, staff, and public, assist campuses and Directors with their communications
Guide school-wide newsletters, announcements, emergency alerts, and messaging
Support leadership with speeches, presentations, and board communications
Maintain current and relevant photo archive of all ISL organizational and campus events, students, and activities.
Create, lead, and execute fundraising campaigns
Lead communication plans for fundraising projects, campaigns, and appeals and write donor-facing messaging
Process donations
Support donor engagement moments
Coordinate signature events and cultural programs (at the strategic level)
Oversee event communication, promotion, and day-of messaging needs
Manage the communications and marketing budget, accounting and billing, filing systems and databases
Oversee the purchase of marketing materials and branded items
Coordinate with vendors for quotes, purchasing, invoicing, and timelines
Ensure cost-effective use of resources and adherence to purchasing policies
Monitoring Department phone and general inquiries (website, email)
Manage the ISL Spirit Store, including inventory, distribution, and promotion of items.
Engage volunteers with respect and integrity to maximize efficiencies in implementation of marketing and recruiting responsibilities.
Attend all Department of Communications & Development Events
Attend events in representation of the organization and the Department of Communications & Development.
Attend and support Campus and Admissions events
Ability to provide constructive and meaningful input, direction and motivation to others.
React and adapt to changing situations appropriately.
This position may entail extended workdays, weekend duties, on-call responsibilities, and the ability to handle and balance multiple demands at one time.
Ability to self-evaluate work by measuring results against set goals and objectives