Marketing and Communications Manager

Job Summary:

The Marketing and Communications Manager reports to the Chief Development Officer and works to manage all aspects of communication to internal and external stakeholders. This individual will play a critical role in sharing the MAS story with donors, community partners, prospective families, and staff through thoughtful content creation, branding, and data-driven communications. This position blends marketing, storytelling, donor engagement, and graphic design to strengthen MAS’s visibility and impact.

The right candidate will have experience in event planning, project management, communications & marketing, graphic design, public relations, and fundraising. This person should be able to stay organized while juggling many projects, while also taking initiative to move projects forward and meet deadlines.

I. Position Relationships:

Reports to: Chief Development Officer
Coordinates with: Development team, Business Office, administrators

II. Position Responsibilities:

Donor & Development Strategy 

• Carry out strategic development initiatives and determine key tactics to ensure Milwaukee Academy of Science meets annual and long-term fundraising goals

Donor Communications & School Marketing 

• Prepare annual reports and related materials regularly shared with donors, as well as materials for use in external development meetings
• Coordinate donor mailings, annual report, annual appeal, stewardship materials, and produce other high- quality written communications using 
• Coordinate storytelling opportunities on MAS funders, donors, partners, etc. in external communications
• Support the Development team by creating supplemental materials for grant applications and reports
• Design promotional materials to support enrollment and teacher recruitment efforts
• Support the school’s strategic communications, marketing, and public relations activities
• Create monthly newsletter for donor and alumni audiences using Canva and Constant Contact 
• Lead writer for MAS press releases 
• Support print refresh of any collateral materials
• Provide content and graphics for social media posts, especially those related to donor partnerships, alumni, and community impact.

Donor Relations, Events & Student Ambassadors

• Manage tour preparation for prospective donors
• Assist with launching a Student Ambassador Program, equipping students to represent MAS in the community
• Track and feature alumni data and success stories in newsletters, blog posts, and social media
• Plan and execute key annual fundraising events including, but not limited to, an annual gala, golf outing and small-group donor receptions or events
• Manage online giving platforms, revenue coding, donation imports, and silent auction platform 
• Lead the management of donor database
• Lead donor acknowledgement process

Website 

• Regularly update the school website with current news, events, and announcements to keep parents, students, and the community informed
• Ensure that all content on the website is accurate, relevant, and reflects the school's mission, values, and educational programs
• Collaborate with various stakeholders including teachers, administrators, and staff to gather information and materials for the website
• Implement design changes and improvements to enhance the visual appeal and functionality of the website
• Stay updated on best practices in web design, accessibility standards, and digital communication trends to continually enhance the school website

III. Qualifications and Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The responsibilities listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The candidate must be mission-driven, demonstrate the highest integrity, and have an asset-based mindset about Milwaukee and its community
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent required
• At least three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in similar or related roles
• Highly confidential and professional in all aspects of professional interactions
• Must, at all times, possess a valid Wisconsin driver’s license and have access to a vehicle which she/he can use during the workday for job responsibilities which require local travel.

IV. Benefits

• Paid time off
• 403(b) matching
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Employee assistance program