Digital Media Content Specialist

Digital Media Content Specialist

Visitation School is seeking a full-time Digital Media Content Specialist to support and enhance Visitation School’s communications and marketing initiatives to maximize engagement with key constituencies. The person in this position will assist with the implementation of multiple communications initiatives and provide a wide range of project support to the Communications and Marketing Department. Assist with the creation, editing, and distribution of compelling content across several of the school’s channels including website, social media, school magazine, collateral, advertising, and other media outlets. Visitation’s Digital Media Content Specialist reports to the Director of Communications and Marketing. This is a 12-month onsite position.

Visitation is an independent Catholic day school with a culture permeated by Salesian Spirituality. We offer a unique combination of learning experiences with a co-ed Lower School (Montessori preschool through grade 5), an all-girls Middle School (grades 6-8), and an all-girls Upper School (grades 9-12). A member of NAIS and accredited by ISACS, we are located on a beautiful 60-acre campus in Mendota Heights, Minnesota. Visitation offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including tuition remission. Please visit our website at https://www.visitation.net for more information.

Visitation School believes that diversity enriches all in our community, leading to a better, more creative and productive work environment. Visitation School is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Please read our diversity statement to learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with the execution of the school’s communication and marketing plans.
• Assist with the school’s website communications including soliciting, writing, proofing, and publishing approved web content that is timely, accurate, compelling, and relevant.
• Lead social media strategy and editorial calendar while acting as primary account manager across Visitation’s social media accounts including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, etc. 
• Create engaging and relevant social media content across channels to build brand awareness and amplify key messages.
• Collaborate with the Director to produce and distribute electronic newsletters.
• Capture, utilize and archive photographs and video of campus events, student life, etc.
• Manage and systematize Communications photo library files.
• Manage internal communications including indoor monitors, school bulletin and outdoor electronic sign. 
• Manage digital form creation for events, volunteer sign-ups, and other school functions.
• Promote Visitation by assisting with press releases and follow up with media outlets.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for scheduled events.

The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator with an amazing customer service orientation and strong people skills. Must have proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office and Google. This role requires a minimum of 3 years’ experience in communications, content management systems, social media, digital marketing, and/or graphic design. A bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, or similar field is preferred. 

Qualified candidates are asked to send a letter of interest, resume and three references to recruitment@vischool.org.

SALARY/BENEFITS INFO:

Hiring Salary Range:  $53,000 - $59,000

Benefits:

• Paid vacation, personal, sick time, and holidays
• Medical, Dental, Life and LTD, Vision, and more insurance benefits are available 
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Contribution upon eligibility
• Tuition Remission

This posting is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not a comprehensive list of all job responsibilities. Visitation School is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.