BP Communications, Events Marketing Coordinator at St Stithians College

The requirements and responsibilities for this position are:

• A relevant tertiary qualification coupled with experience in communications / PR / Events Logistics. Experience in an educational environment would be a distinct advantage.
• Experience in public relations and media liaison coupled with experience in the use of the full range of social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram etc).
• Significant experience in drafting press releases, news articles and other forms of internal and external communication with the ability to write in a variety of styles to appeal to different audiences.
• Excellent command of English (verbal and written); and meticulous attention to editing and formatting detail.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well within a team as well as independently; the ability to work under pressure with a variety of people and school stakeholders.
• Experience in and demonstrated ability to project manage event timelines, plan, prioritise, and work to tight deadlines.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours (including weekends, holidays and evenings).
• Excellent communication skills, with a specific focus on written communication.
• Provide administrative support to the Executive Assistant and School Administration Office.
• A high level of computer skills, knowledge of desktop publishing, and website function and design would be a distinct advantage in this role.
• Preparation of written materials including marketing material, school communications, reports, an understanding of videography, photography and presentation scripts using the school’s contact management system and other social media platforms to create and send emails, newsletters, etc.
• Conduct research, make site visits, and find resources to help staff make decisions about event possibilities, marketing of the school and fundraising opportunities.
• Budgeting and finance management for events.
• Manage and plan the termly school calendars, coordinate the compiling of the annual school magazine, attend campus calendar & communications meetings and all related admin.
• A willingness to work within the Church-based/Christian ethos of the College as well as to participate in the broader life of the school.
• Any staff member working within a school is required to have a sexual offender’s Clearance Certificate.