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Communications Specialist

University School of Nashville

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Job Summary

University School of Nashville seeks a personable and flexible Communications Specialist with a passion for using impactful words and visual content to share best educational practices. The Communications Specialist will create compelling multimedia content and work collaboratively with colleagues to tell the USN story. The successful candidate will join an experienced team of dedicated communications professionals.

University School of Nashville is an independent, non-sectarian, co-educational day school with enrollment of 1,688 students in kindergarten through twelfth grade.  In 1915, the George Peabody College for Teachers opened Peabody Demonstration School, USN’s predecessor, which earned acclaim for its curriculum and faculty. In 1974, Peabody College announced plans to close PDS, and a group of parents, alumni, students, and teachers reconstituted and re-chartered the school as University School of Nashville.

USN’s mid-town location next to Vanderbilt University and its Peabody College for Teachers reminds us every day of our 105-year-old roots in the demonstration school culture of innovation and educational best practices. It’s a vibrant educational community for both students and teachers in the midst of a dynamic city.

A deep-rooted culture of achievement at USN means that students expect much of each other, and faculty benefit from that high standard. We seek employees who are enthusiastic about their own learning to complement their work, and we offer many opportunities for professional development. USN is committed to creating an institutional environment that mirrors the cultural and ethnic composition of greater Nashville. USN encourages a diverse applicant pool and provides equal employment opportunities for employees and job applicants. 

Job Responsibilities

The successful candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, be eager to participate in school life beyond daily responsibilities and be able to maintain a personable yet positive and professional online presence. The Communication Specialist will establish and sustain collaborative relationships necessary to effectively portraying daily life at USN on its social media outlets. 

This position is full-time, non-exempt, and reports to the Director of Communication. Normal working hours are 40 hours/week, Monday through Friday, during the academic year (inservice to inservice) with occasional weekends, evenings, and overtime possible. The hourly rate is commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in public relations, journalism, communications, marketing, or a related field. In addition, previous internship(s) and/or 1-2 years demonstrated experience with writing and social media marketing is required. Proficiency with Sprout Social, Adobe Creative Suite, and Google Suite is a plus.

Additional Information

Benefits

As a full-time employee the Communication Specialist will enjoy a full range of benefits, including health insurance,  including health insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with a 6% employer match, and generous sick and personal leave package.

How to Apply

Application Process

Those interested in applying for this position should complete the online application for this position available at www.usn.org/jobs. For more information about USN, visit the school’s website at www.usn.org.

Details

  • Date Posted: March 26, 2020
  • Type: Full-Time
  • Job Function: Communications / Marketing / PR
  • Service Area: Education
  • Start Date: 07/01/2020
  • Salary Range: The hourly rate is commensurate with experience.
  • Working Hours: Normal working hours are 40 hours/week, Monday through Friday, during the academic year (inservice to inservice) with occasional weekends, evenings, and overtime possible.