Marketing and Admissions Assistant

Marketing and Admissions Assistant

Part-time position designed to support admissions and marketing at The Attic.

The Attic is a progressive independent school that is working on telling its story to both internal and external audiences. The Attic is seeking to grow enrollment, broaden its reach in the local community, and increase parents’ understanding of the ways in which the program supports, engages and inspires learners.

The Attic’s marketing efforts are designed to tell The Attic’s story, and the admissions process works with each family to understand the needs of their child and determine whether The Attic’s program is a good match.

A successful applicant will develop expertise in The Attic’s program, philosophy, teaching pedagogy and culture in order to support The Attic’s marketing and admissions programs. The Marketing And Admissions Assistant will support marketing efforts by working with the Director Of Marketing And Admissions to develop social media content and newsletter content focused on capturing the experiences of Attic learners and classrooms. The Marketing And Admissions Assistant will also support the admissions process including giving school tours and supporting scheduling and communications with prospective families.

Reports to:

• This position provides support to The Director Of Admissions And Marketing, and reports to the Executive Director

Job Description

• Build expertise in the culture, philosophy, and pedagogy of The Attic
• Support The Attic’s marketing efforts by:
  • Taking photographs of Attic learning “in action,” capturing activities, learning moments, and other visual representations of what learning looks like at The Attic for use in both internal and external communications.
• Work with the Director Of Marketing to create content for The Attic’s social media platforms and newsletter. The focus will be on creating content that captures the essence of learning in action at The Attic.
• Support the Attic’s admissions process including, but not limited to:
  • Working with the Director Of Marketing And Admissions to support the admissions process from inquiries through enrollment. Duties will include corresponding with prospective families, answering general questions about The Attic, scheduling tours and student visits, and working with the ED to give tours to families.
  • Provide support to the Director Of Marketing And Admissions with enrollment management
  • Work with the Director Of Marketing And Admissions to support admissions events such as open houses.

Required and Relevant Skills:

• Background or interest in education
• Skills/experience in creating social media content
• Organizational skills
• Strong communication, both written and verbal
• A team player, ready to collaborate as part of a team
• Flexibility. Ability to adapt to changes that can happen in a dynamic learning environment
• Lifelong learner. The Attic Learning Community prioritizes curiosity and an interest in learning from staff and students.

Job Details:

• In Person/on site
• Hourly position - approximately 20 hours per week, mid-August through May
• $20-$23 per hour depending on experience
• This position is not benefits eligible