Communications Specialist

If you are interested in being considered for a faculty or administrative position, please send your résumé and cover letter to Human Resources at humanresources@leobaeck.ca. Communications Specialist **Position Title: Communications Specialist** **Reports to:** Director of Institutional Advancement **Salary Range:** $55,000 - $70,000 **Position Summary** The Leo Baeck Day School is seeking a creative, organized, and detail-oriented Communications Specialist to support the school’s internal and external communications, marketing, and community engagement initiatives. Reporting to the Director of Institutional Advancement, the Communications Specialist will play a key role in telling the Leo Baeck story through compelling written and visual content across a variety of platforms. The ideal candidate is an excellent writer and editor, a creative storyteller, and a proactive team player who can manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and produce high-quality work with strong attention to detail. **Principal Duties and Responsibilities** *School Communications* * Coordinate, write, edit, and produce the school’s weekly newsletters and other communications to parents, staff, and the broader school community. * Ensure that all communications are clear, accurate, engaging, and consistent with the school’s voice and brand. * Gather information and stories from faculty, staff, and students to highlight school programs, events, achievements, and community initiatives. *Social Media & Digital Communications* * Create, schedule, and publish engaging content across the school’s social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. * Develop compelling captions, graphics, photos, and short-form videos that showcase school life and support marketing and community engagement goals. * Monitor social media engagement and identify opportunities to strengthen the school’s digital presence. * Support the development and execution of a consistent social media content calendar. *Website Management* * Write, edit, and maintain website content, ensuring information is accurate, current, and aligned with the school’s messaging. * Support the school’s website redesign project, including copywriting, content development, and coordination with external partners. * Assist with ongoing website updates and improvements following the launch. *Marketing & Communications Projects* * Support the planning and execution of marketing and communications initiatives, including print publications, promotional materials, advertising, media outreach, and event communications. * Collaborate with the Admissions and Development teams to create compelling content that supports student recruitment, fundraising, donor stewardship, and community engagement. * Assist with the production of school publications, including newsletters, magazines, brochures, and other marketing materials. * Maintain consistent branding, messaging, and visual identity across