Overview
Hudson Montessori School seeks an Admissions and Communications Coordinator to join our Advancement team. The Admissions and Communications Coordinator plays a key role in advancing our mission by supporting enrollment and strengthening internal and external communications. The Admissions and Communications Coordinator serves as the primary point of coordination for the admissions process. The Coordinator will use an established brand and communications strategy to develop and deliver clear, consistent, and engaging school communications.
The Admissions and Communications Coordinator will work closely with and report to the Director of Advancement. This will be a 40-hour a week, year-round position with the possibility of adjusted hours in mid-June through the beginning of August.
Information about Hudson Montessori School
Founded in 1962, Hudson Montessori School serves 250+ children from infancy through 8th grade. Our school implements the Montessori philosophy and believes that it provides an environment that allows children to develop independence, responsibility, self-expression, and an intrinsic appreciation of learning.
Our mission states that we foster each child’s unique qualities and abilities, allowing them to develop the social, emotional, and reasoning skills essential for a lifetime of independent, creative thinking and learning in the world community.
Our vision stresses that everything we do is aimed at fostering children’s self-realization of their own worth and potential, helping each child to become:
- Lifelong, Curious Learners
- Courageous and Compassionate Leaders
Major Roles and Responsibilities
Admissions
- Participate in the admissions process from inquiry to enrollment, ensuring a welcoming and informative experience for prospective families.
- Conduct tours and interviews that reflect an understanding of the Montessori philosophy and the culture, mission, and value of HMS
- Collaborate with faculty to assess prospective students for admission.
- Track enrollment and retention data to understand trends and assist in developing enrollment strategy.
- Execute outreach initiatives to attract mission-aligned families.
Communications
- Write, edit and distribute the school’s weekly newsletter
- Assist in drafting and editing communications from Head of School and/or school leaders
- Maintain and update school website content.
- Produce posts, short-videos, and stories on social media that support our brand and communications strategy.
- Create or collaborate on print and digital marketing materials.
- Create or collaborate on the preparation of materials such as invitations, programs, signage and announcements.
- Support advancement-related communications including donor messaging, stewardship materials, appeals, impact stories and donor updates.
- Assist with communications needs related to the upcoming school’s capital campaign.
- Lead creation of the annual publication, the Hoot
Desired Professional and Personal Qualities
- Warm, collaborative communicator
- Strong writing, editing and storytelling skills.
- A strong understanding of the mission, values and culture of HMS along with a knowledge of Montessori philosophy. Alternatively, a candidate must demonstrate how their personal values and beliefs align with our school’s mission, values and culture and convey a strong desire to learn about HMS in an authentic way.
- Experience with managing and creating content on social media platforms.
- Comfortable managing multiple projects and deadlines.
Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter to Michelle Lazor, Director of Advancement, for consideration at advancement@hudsonmontessori.org
Hudson Montessori School has made a difference in the lives of countless students. Former parents and students remember fondly the teachers and staff who shared enthusiasm, kindness and knowledge with them. The influence of an HMS experience doesn’t end after Middle School; it lasts a lifetime.