Communications & Social Media Manager

Description

School Mission:

Hillel Day School of Metropolitan Detroit delivers an outstanding general and Jewish education to Jewish children from early childhood through eighth grade. At Hillel, we inspire a passion for learning, responsibility to self and community, and devotion to Jewish living in a warm, innovative, and engaging environment.

Job Summary:

Hillel seeks a full-time Communications & Social Media Manager to join our team. The Communications & Social Media Manager is responsible for shaping and amplifying the school’s brand and messaging across digital platforms and other communications channels. This role combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution to engage both current and prospective families, alumni, donors, and the broader community while supporting the school’s mission.

Key Responsibilities:

Communications Strategy & Content

• Oversee and implement a cohesive communications strategy aligned with the school’s goals and brand.
• Create, edit, and manage content for newsletters, emails, websites, and other communications materials.
• Ensure tone, messaging, and branding is consistent, engaging, and aligned with the school’s mission and values.
• Collaborate with staff, faculty, and leadership to gather stories, news, and content highlights.

Social Media Management

• Manage and grow the school’s social media presence across platforms (Facebook, Instagram, etc.).
• Create and schedule content, including graphics, photos, videos, and written posts.
• Monitor engagement and analytics to optimize content strategy and reach.
• Respond to social media inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Stay current with trends in the education sector and actively engage in professional development to remain current on best practices related to independent school marketing, emerging social media, and effective strategies.

Branding & Visual Storytelling

• Support the development of visual content in partnership with marketing.
• Ensure brand consistency across all communications, both online and offline.
• Maintain media libraries and coordinate multimedia assets.

Collaboration & Administration

• Work closely with the Development and Enrollment teams to align on communications strategies.
• Track communications metrics and provide reports on social media performance, email engagement, and website traffic.
• Manage relationships with vendors, contractors, or consultants as needed.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, or related field.
• 4–5 years of experience in communications and social media management.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Proficiency with social media platforms, email marketing tools, and analytics software.
• Experience with Google Suite, Canva, or similar design tools. Blackbaud or similar CMS is a plus.
• Highly organized with excellent project management skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings or Sundays for events.
• Experience in independent schools is a plus. Knowledge of Jewish traditions, holidays, and culture is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Hillel?

At Hillel Day School, you’ll have the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students, families, and the broader Detroit Jewish community. You’ll work in a supportive and collaborative environment, surrounded by colleagues who share your passion for education, communication, and innovation.

If you’re ready to take on this exciting challenge and help shape the future of Jewish education, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now and become part of the Hillel story. Together, we’ll inspire the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and creators.