Digital Design and Communications Officer at Lincoln Community School

Reports to: Head of Advancement

Position Summary/Job Goal

The Digital Design and Communications Officer works closely with the Head of Advancement and other Advancement team members and manages the school’s
Advancement communication technology tools.
The officer is responsible for maintaining the school’s website, creating digital material, and overseeing the
function of other tools that drive the school’s external and internal communications.

SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS:

• Align all school documentation and communication materials with the school’s communication style and Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Maintain and update all materials on the school’s website in a visibly appealing manner, including but not limited to factual information, admissions information, and contacts, ensuring that the requirements of Data Protection are also met.
• Maintain and expand upon Intranet (Lionet) and ensure it is aligned with internal communication needs, as outlined by the school’s communication style.
• Assist the school community with communication needs as they arise.
• Responsible for sending out the Tuesday Reminder, essential school emails, and monthly LINK newsletter to the community.
• Ensure that email lists for communication through Finalsite are kept accurate and up to date from admission data.
• Responsible for the efficient functioning and maintenance of the Finalsite tools and the school’s App.
• Coordinate the posting of material weekly on Alumni social media pages about LCS, campus, and Alumni news.
• Review statistics and monitor analytics from websites, social media, and apps for regular review.
• Photograph on-campus events that support Advancement’s communication needs, including the coordination of the school photographer and annual individual and class photos.
• Create appealing video material that can be used for school communication and marketing purposes.
• Design and create digital material as requested for various purposes.
• Provide support to the Advancement Team in annual events such as (but not limited to) New Parent Orientation, Family Picnic Day, PTO annual events, and
• other responsibilities assigned by the Head of Advancement.
• Undertake all other tasks as a member of the Advancement team, as directed by the Head of Advancement.

Qualification Required & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in any field (Degree in marketing, design or similar field preferred).
• A certificate in design and technology software; Adobe, Canva, Photoshop, etc.
• A certificate in Full Stack web development.

Experience, skills, and abilities

• Minimum of four years experience working in a web design, desktop publishing, or design and technology role.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in business marketing.
• Extensive experience using Adobe Creative Suite, Corel Draw, Photoshop, InDesign, and printing processes.
• Extensive experience using content management systems (CMS) & HTML
• Experience working in an intracultural environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in managing various social media platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to design and create various digital products.
• Excellent writing & editing skills.
• Extensive knowledge of implementing UX best practices to make digital services customer-focused, including usability testing.
• Demonstrated high-level interpersonal skills.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral communications.
• High-level organizational skills.