Marketing and Communications Manager, Rivers School Conservatory at The Rivers School

The Rivers School Conservatory (RSC) is a program of The Rivers School and is widely known throughout Metro-West Massachusetts as a home for musical excellence. Attracting 1,200+ students from more than 90 towns, we offer music lessons to students ages 4 and up. Through private instruction, workshops, recitals, ensembles, and special events, these students grow as musicians and as people. Alongside scales, chords, and harmonies, they learn perseverance, confidence, and leadership. Every step of their journey is supported by our caring and impressive faculty. Teaching artists at The Rivers School Conservatory are well-respected experts in their fields. Their teaching introduces students to a world of opportunity that leads to careers in music, as well as success in whatever goals students pursue. Most importantly, their direction and mentorship prepares students at The Rivers School Conservatory for a lifetime of musical learning.

Position Summary:

The RSC Marketing & Communications Manager plans and implements the promotion of all programs, ensembles, and events for The Rivers School Conservatory through digital and print materials. Strong writing and design skills are required.

Essential job functions include:

Written Communications

• Send weekly newsletters to parents/guardians, and quarterly newsletters to full mailing list
• Write approximately three blog posts per issue for each quarterly newsletter
• Write and distribute all press communications

Print Content Creation

• Design print materials including, but not limited to, brochures, program books, flyers, stickers, T-shirts, postcards, and posters, while utilizing RSC’s branding guidelines
• Work closely with vendors and program directors to manage print production timelines and delivery, as well as procuring quotes and approving proofs

Digital Content Creation

• Design and coordinate all digital content for RSC, including social media accounts, email blasts, ads, and in-house TV signage
• Manage the RSC Instagram and Facebook pages

Special Events

• Promote annual events, including the Rivers & RSC Jazz Festival, Seminar on Contemporary Music for the Young, and Holiday Pops
• Coordinate outreach events as assigned, including family orientations, open houses, trial lessons, and admissions receptions

Other Duties

• Work closely with off-site videographer for scheduling recordings/live stream and content distribution
• Set up and manage online ticketing for concerts and special events
• Manage and update the RSC website
• Manage and maintain RSC’s Mailchimp mailing list
• This position may be required to provide additional support on weekends, evenings, or be on-call occasionally (ex: taking photos at events/rehearsals, communications about school cancellation, Holiday Pops set up)
• Archive digital assets, including videos and photos

Qualifications:

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent project management, time management, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently and accurately produce print and digital assets 
• Interest in and working knowledge of classical and/or jazz music highly desirable
• Facility in MailChimp, Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite, Meta Business Suite, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Microsoft Applications, Dropbox, Google Drive, Wordpress/Wix; Photography and/or video editing skills a plus
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team
• Ability to prioritize requests from faculty, administrators, staff, and parents
• 2-3 years experience in marketing & communications preferred

Rivers encourages interest from candidates who will enrich the diversity of identity, experience, and perspectives among our professional and school community. We recognize that skilled and innovative individuals follow a variety of pathways in life, and we enthusiastically invite applications from those who may have experience that meets our qualifications in non-traditional ways. Rivers offers BIPOC affinity, LGBTQ+ affinity, and white allyship spaces for professionals, as well as institutional professional development, to support and enrich our work around equity and access. In addition to mentorship from peers and direct supervisors, all professional community members benefit from a year-long onboarding program.

If you would benefit from any accommodations at any point during the application process, please contact our Director of Institutional Equity, Ms. Jenny Jun-lei Kravitz ([email protected]).