Communications Specialist

Maret School seeks a dynamic communications specialist to support our strategic communication and marketing goals. Working across a range of digital and print platforms, the communications specialist will help bring Maret’s story to life through a compelling mix of writing, design, photography, and short-form video; promote key community events; help manage brand assets; and partner on special projects and initiatives.

This position reports directly to the director of communications, and works closely with members of the Communications, Development, and Admission Offices.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce engaging written and visual content to bring Maret's story to life for the website, social media, newsletters, and other digital channels, as well as print publications;
• Coordinate content publication across platforms;
• Manage, grow, and elevate the school's social media presence to increase community engagement;
• Monitor social media content performance metrics and use data to improve effectiveness;
• Follow best practices and trends in digital marketing and social media to keep Maret’s communications fresh and relevant;
• Assist with the promotion of school events, including invitations, signage, slides, photography/video, and program design;
• Help manage requests to use official brand assets;
• Partner on special projects related to communications and marketing.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, design, or a related field;
• At least two years of relevant work experience;
• Strong writing and editing skills;
• Graphic design, photography, and/or short-form video production skills;
• Proficiency in Canva required; Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom) preferred;
• Excellent working knowledge of and enthusiasm for social media with experience managing multiple platforms;
• Familiarity with SEO, Google Analytics, digital best practices, and an interest in using data to inform creative strategy;
• Flexibility and willingness to support evening and weekend school events as needed;
• A collaborative spirit and the ability to build positive relationships within the communications team and across the school.

Salary: $70,000–$80,000 The salary offered is determined based on factors including, but not limited to, the selected candidate's experience and education, budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

Maret’s dynamic community and campus in the midst of Washington, DC, create a unique learning environment for students from kindergarten through twelfth grade. Expert teachers inspire students to think both creatively and analytically, seek out multiple perspectives, work hard, and make time for joy as they tackle our challenging curriculum and explore artistic and athletic pursuits. The school’s mission, core values, and educational philosophy ground and guide our work.

Our community strives for equity and inclusion in every aspect of school life. Maret School stands firmly behind the principle that the admission of students, the employment of faculty, the operation of programs, and the governance of the school be open to all who are qualified, regardless of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, or creed. We believe that this principle is both firmly grounded in the spirit of American democracy and in keeping with the civil responsibilities of an independent school.

All adults on campus are role models for our students and are considered part of the faculty. Every Maret employee must abide by our code of conduct.

To apply, please send a cover letter and résumé BY EMAIL ONLY to: Director of Communications Carolyn Law: claw@maret.org. Please email from an individual email account as we will not open materials sent from a third-party firm or address. Unfortunately, we will not be able to respond personally to every applicant. You will hear from us only if your experience matches our current needs.