Marketing / Communications Intern

Indian Creek School is an independent, co-ed day school in which 560 students age 3 to Grade 12 partner with innovative teachers in an outstanding educational program. Located on a beautiful, 114-acre campus in Crownsville, Maryland (just north of Annapolis), ICS students are nurtured and known as individuals while being challenged to discover their passions, purpose, and potential. The School's vision statement reads: Indian Creek is the premier independent school in the Annapolis area where kindness is currency, well-being is priority, and excellence in education is relentlessly pursued. The Indian Creek community is actively committed to diversity, equity, and belonging, and we foster an inclusive environment in which students feel understood, valued, respected, and affirmed.

ICS seeks faculty and staff who support our mission and values, who are committed to nurturing learners as individuals, and who are looking to join a vibrant community of professionals who are passionate about education. Faculty and staff are offered meaningful opportunities for professional growth. Every member of our community plays a critical role in making sure the institution lives up to its mission.

The Marketing/Communications Intern will report to the Director of Marketing and Communications and work collaboratively with the Head of School and Director of Advancement. This paid internship is a one-year, part-time position to begin immediately. Hours may be flexible to accommodate graduate schoolwork and evening school events.

Requirements

Overall responsibilities:

The Marketing/Communications Intern will help tell the Creek Story, in order to advance the School’s vision and brand through social media, news stories, the school website, advertisements, and publications

Specific Responsibilities:

Social Media

• Develop, curate, and review social media content and strategy
• Maintain school social media accounts, regularly posting to Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn with an eye to advancing the vision of the school and maintaining balance among divisions and departments.
• Monitor social media channels daily to respond to comments, messages, and posts

Media

• Develop, post, and oversee ICS news stories to post to social media, the school website, and send as press releases
• Assist with the creation of school newsletters to tell the Creek Story to all ICS constituents
• Assist in maintaining sustainable video and photography content
• Proofread school messages with a keen eye to detail

Graphic Design

• Design materials including invitations, flyers, logos, newsletters to ensure brand consistency
• Assist with the concept and creation of digital and print advertisements

Website

• Develop concept and create content for website
• Help ensure that website content and photos are updated regularly and accurately reflect and positively portray the school’s program

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years’ experience and a proven strength in marketing and communication strategy and implementation
• Bachelors degree in Marketing, Communications, or Graphic Design
• Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills, namely the ability to communicate effectively in person and in writing across departments and constituencies
• Graphic design experience
• Keen attention to detail
• Experience with HTML and email platforms
• Knowledge of navigating Google Analytics and other web performance tools
• Ability to multi-task and manage numerous simultaneous projects
• Experience using various communication and marketing platforms and technologies, including Adobe suite, Canva, Constant Contact