Senior Manager of Communications

Title: Senior Manager of Communications for Wilshire Boulevard Temple Schools

Position Description:
The Senior Manager of Schools Communication is responsible for developing, leading, and implementing the Schools’ internal and external communications strategies to ensure all expressions are integrated, cohesive, aligned with objectives, and resonate with our target audiences. The ideal candidate is proactive and creative, possessing strong management skills and proven ability to execute.
An integral member of the team, the Senior Manager works in close partnership with both the Schools’ leadership and the Temple Communications Team. The position reports directly to the Executive Director of Education and in close collaboration with the Temple Communications Director.

Key Responsibilities:
● Create a comprehensive yearly communications plan to support and advance the missions of the schools, including goals, strategies, and timelines for all communications channels – digital, social media, newsletters, and printed materials.
● Serve as the School’s champion, lead brand ambassador, and storyteller – creating differentiated content and campaigns that increase awareness, enhance the Schools' image and foster engagement.
● In collaboration with the other members of the Schools leadership Team, produce and execute effective school internal and external applications – focused on email marketing to promote events, programs, and admissions cycle. Applications also include photography, videos, newsletters, brochures, and promotional materials.
● Support the Schools, Temple staff, and stakeholders in their efforts to promote the Schools to target audiences.
● Act as the liaison with the Temple Communications Team, to align strategies and ensure that the communications and marketing needs of the Schools are represented and integrated.

Daily Responsibilities:
Management & Coordination
● Develop and manage a shared communications calendar that orchestrates and supports the Schools’ recruitment, retention, alumni relations, and development efforts, as well as promotes School and community events.
● Proactively manage the work process and convey accurate, timely, and relevant information and consistent messaging to all Schools’ stakeholders.
● Work closely with the Wilshire Boulevard Temple Communications Department to coordinate communication calendars, messaging, and priorities.
● Collaborate with the Temple to create synergies and maximize the use of resources to promote the Schools within the Wilshire Boulevard Temple community and to external target audiences.

Content Creation & Messaging
● Provide writing and editing support for the School’s leadership for the Heads of School and Executive Director of Education as needed, and on high-impact communication, including crisis communications and speaking engagements.
● Write and edit press releases, letters, articles, stories, and backgrounders that promote the Schools and the Temple as appropriate.
● Contribute to the content creation for the Schools website, including day-to-day
updates, making sure they are current, free of errors, informative, secure, and easy to use.

Digital & Social Media
● In collaboration with the Temple Social Media Manager, coordinate and supervise the unique content channels for the Schools, including blogs, podcasts, constituent spotlights, and other social media channels.
● Maximize the use of the Schools websites to promote the value proposition of the Schools among all stakeholders, attract new families, recruit new employees, and raise the public profile of the School.

Stakeholder Engagement & Support
● Provide support to other departments (e.g. recruitment, retention, alumni relations, and development) in creating communications materials, including Schools’ annual reports and yearbooks.
● Build and cultivate relationships with faculty, students, and staff and encourage all parties to share marketing content; work with all constituents to develop user-generated content.
● Ensure that individuals creating materials – internal and external agencies – are well equipped with the tools and resources they need to create cohesive communications that reinforce the Schools’ brands.

Market & Performance Analysis
● Measure and report on the effectiveness of communication strategies and, in turn, adjust plans and tactics accordingly.
● Research and stay on top of trends in communications and marketing, particularly with an eye on the independent school market. Make recommendations to apply accordingly, especially in digital marketing and social media.
● Attend professional development and conferences to grow skills and knowledge in communications and marketing.

Qualifications:
● Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or a related field required
● Independent school experience preferred
● Experience working in communications, brand management, marketing, website content management, graphic design, or related fields.
● Ability to craft messaging in engaging, relevant, and concise ways to attract and retain target audiences.
● Ability to develop and execute integrated marketing and branding strategies, with experience in digital, print, and social media
● Fluency in website content management, SEO, email marketing, and social media management.
● Proficiency with graphic design tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva) and XXX.
● Strong project management skills with the ability to problem solve, juggle multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
● Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and engage diverse stakeholders.

About Wilshire Boulevard Temple Schools:
Wilshire Boulevard Temple operates three early childhood centers and two elementary schools on its three campuses around Los Angeles: the Mann Family ECC and Brawerman West Elementary School at the Irmas Campus in West LA; the Resnick Family ECC at the Resnick Campus in Brentwood; and the Erika J Glazer ECC and Brawerman East Elementary School on the Glazer Campus in Koreatown, the site of our historic synagogue. Our schools, serving children and families from infancy through Grade 6, are known for their warm, collaborative communities, highly-qualified faculty, and commitment to academic excellence, Jewish values, and child-centered education. School families find their community and Jewish home at the Temple and continue their connection with Wilshire well beyond their years at the ECC and Brawerman.

Non-discriminatory policy:
As a non-profit religious institution, the Wilshire Boulevard Temple is exempt from certain employment laws, including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. The Temple is also entitled to certain ministerial exemptions under the United States Constitution and various federal and/or state laws. The Temple’s Policy Against Unlawful Harassment supports the Temple’s commitment to the fair treatment of its employees and a workplace free of discrimination and harassment; however, nothing in this policy nor in the Temple’s employment practices should be construed as a waiver of any exemption applicable to the Temple.

How to Apply:
Please submit résumé, sample written/designed communications, and/or examples of work that highlight relevant experience and skills. Send application materials to post-67edb98be5f0ea6f2a5962e7-1743632892@apply.jewishstaffing.com with the subject line “Senior Manager of Communications Application – [Your Name]".