About the position
Columbus School for Girls (CSG), a leading independent school for girls in Columbus, Ohio, seeks two energetic and detail-oriented Marketing & Communications Associates to join the Strategic Marketing & Communications Department. In this collaborative and creative role, each associate will contribute to CSG’s mission by helping shape and share the stories of the school community across digital and traditional platforms. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic storytellers who understand the power of community connection and believe in mission-driven communications. They thrive in fast-paced environments, love attending school events, and are confident in creating a wide range of content, including blog articles, designing ads and social graphics, video content, and newsletter features, among others. Through direct engagement with students, faculty, families, and alumnae, this position helps deepen the school’s visibility, relationships, and impact, while also providing a solid foundation across these areas, a willingness to learn, and a growth mindset. We welcome individuals who are curious, adaptable, and eager to grow their skills while making meaningful contributions to our team and school community.
Responsibilities
- Draft and distribute internal and external communications, including newsletters, event updates, blog posts, magazine features, and social media content.
- Capture, produce, and edit photography and video content to support storytelling and marketing goals.
- Support coverage of campus events through live posting, interviews, and follow-up media assets.
- Collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to collect and curate content that highlights academic, co-curricular, and community achievements.
- Assist in the creation and distribution of branded digital and print materials, including signage, promotional assets, and templates.
- Help manage content calendars and scheduling across web and social media platforms using CMS and marketing tools.
- Maintain and organize CSG’s digital asset management archives.
- Track and report engagement metrics to support ongoing content improvement and refinement.
- Contribute to alumnae and community publications by drafting and submitting content ideas, conducting interviews, and supporting layout coordination.
- Serve as an ambassador of CSG’s brand, values, and commitment to equity, inclusion, and a girl-centered education.
- Attend evening and weekend events as needed to capture content and engage with the school community.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Strategic Marketing & Communications or Head of School.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, media, public relations, or a related field.
- 1–4 years of experience in content creation, digital media production, or communications work within a team or mission-driven organization.
- Excellent writing and proofreading skills, with a clear understanding of tone, audience, and visual storytelling.
- Proficiency in social media platforms and scheduling software.
- Working knowledge of photography, videography, and graphic design software (Adobe Creative Suite preferred: Premiere, InDesign, Photoshop, as well as Canva).
- Familiarity with web CMS, email campaign platforms, and analytics dashboards (preferred, not required).
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with a positive, proactive, and flexible approach.
- Strong interpersonal skills and comfort engaging with a variety of school constituencies (students, parents, faculty, alumnae).
- Commitment to personal growth through professional development opportunities.
Nice-to-haves
- Evening and weekend event attendance required periodically.
- Candidates should be eager to work across departments and take initiative to tell authentic, inclusive, and engaging stories.
- While team members may develop areas of strength or specialization over time, all associates are expected to contribute across the full scope of duties as needed.
