Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from The Bear Creek School
Job overview
The Marketing and Communications Associate at The Bear Creek School supports the school's marketing efforts through social media management, photography, writing, graphic design, and website maintenance, contributing to the school's mission and community engagement.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves creating and managing social media content, taking photos and videos of school events, assisting with writing and design tasks for communications and marketing materials, maintaining the website, and performing other duties as assigned to support the marketing team.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers an annual salary range of $55,000 to $62,000 depending on experience, with benefits including employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, paid leave, employee assistance program, retirement plans, professional development, tuition discounts, and other perks.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have an associate or bachelor's degree in communications or related fields preferred, experience in nonprofit or independent schools preferred, strong writing and photography skills, ability to manage multiple projects, CPR/AED/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain it, and proficiency with Microsoft 365 and Adobe Creative Cloud.
Career development
The job offers professional development opportunities and the chance to work within a vibrant Christian educational community, supporting growth in communications and marketing skills.
Work environment and culture
The Bear Creek School promotes a Christian classical education in a nurturing, inclusive environment with a strong community focus and adherence to biblical standards.
Company information
The Bear Creek School is a nondenominational, private Christian classical school serving preschool through grade 12, accredited by the Northwest Association of Independent Schools, committed to high-quality liberal arts education.
Team overview
The candidate will join the Marketing and Communications team, reporting to the Marketing Director, contributing collaboratively to the school's marketing and communications efforts.
Job location and travel
The position is based in Redmond, WA, with some evening and weekend work required for school events, in a traditional office environment with occasional outdoor exposure.
Application process
Applications are accepted only through the school's website at https://www.tbcs.org/employment; candidates should submit their materials there for consideration.
Unique job features
This role uniquely combines social media management, photography, writing, graphic design, and website maintenance within a Christian classical school setting, offering a dynamic and impactful marketing position.
Company overview
The Bear Creek School is a private, independent Christian school located in Redmond, Washington, serving students from preschool through grade 12. It offers a rigorous academic curriculum grounded in a Christian worldview, aiming to develop students intellectually, spiritually, and socially. The school generates revenue through tuition fees, donations, and fundraising events. Established in 1988, Bear Creek has a history of academic excellence and a strong community focus, providing a well-rounded education that prepares students for college and beyond.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight experience in social media management, photography, writing, graphic design, and website maintenance, emphasizing your ability to support marketing and communications efforts in an educational or nonprofit environment.
Showcase your skills in creating engaging content for social media platforms, managing YouTube channels, and using Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft 365 tools, as these are critical for this role.
Apply through multiple channels including The Bear Creek School's official employment site at tbcs.org/employment and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility.
Connect with current marketing or communications staff at The Bear Creek School on LinkedIn; start conversations by complimenting recent school events you’ve seen online or asking about their experience working within a Christian classical education environment.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'social media management,' 'photography,' 'graphic design,' 'content creation,' 'Adobe Creative Cloud,' 'Microsoft 365,' and 'nonprofit education marketing' to ensure it passes initial screenings.
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