Communications and Development Manager

Job Title

Communications and Development Manager

Operations

We are seeking a strategic, relationship-centered Communications & Development Manager to lead the organization's marketing, public relations, internal and external communications, fundraising communications, and community-facing events. This role shapes the school’s voice, supports enrollment, strengthens community relationships, manages materials and budgets, and ensures clear, consistent messaging across all channels.

• Develop and implement the annual communications and marketing strategy.
• Ensure consistent messaging across digital, print, website, email, and social platforms.
• Lead crisis and urgent-response communications.
• Oversee digital and print advertising, media buying, and campaign placement.
• Manage admissions and enrollment marketing plan.
• Create marketing materials supporting enrollment and retention campaigns.
• Use analytics and insights to guide strategy.
• Serve as primary contact for media inquiries; draft press releases and talking points.
• Maintain relationships with media outlets, partners, and vendors.
• Write and distribute communications for families, staff, and the public; guide newsletters, announcements, emergency alerts.
• Support leadership with speeches, presentations, and board communications.
• Maintain photo archive of ISL events, students, activities.
• Create, lead, and execute fundraising campaigns and communication plans.
• Process donations and support donor engagement.
• Coordinate signature events and cultural programs; oversee event communication and promotion.
• Manage communications and marketing budget, accounting, billing, filing systems, and databases.
• Coordinate with vendors for quotes, purchasing, invoicing, timelines.
• Ensure cost‑effective use of resources and adherence to purchasing policies.
• Monitor department phone and general inquiries.
• Manage ISL Spirit Store inventory, distribution, and promotion.
• Attend department and school events in representation of the organization.
• Adapt to changing situations and multiple demands; support campus and admissions events.

• Experience managing crisis communications.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Strong digital strategy, marketing, and event planning competency.
• Proven project management and collaboration skills.
• Strong relationship‑building and community engagement abilities.
• Creative and strategic thinking.
• Experience with filing systems and organizational databases.
• Highly proficient with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.
• Self‑motivated, organized, disciplined, and team player.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and juggle multiple projects.

• Office management.
• Education, non‑profit marketing, fundraising, and/or event planning experience.
• Photography or video production.

• Social media platforms.
• Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign.

Salary: $55,000–$65,000. Employees receive extended holiday and summer break, additional PTO, competitive insurance, flexible savings account options, and retirement benefits.

Work is performed in an office setting, involving frequent computer use, occasional lifting up to 50 lbs, and stair travel. Reasonable accommodations can be made. ISL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.