Greens Farms Academy
Location
Westport, CT | United States
Job description
At Greens Farms Academy (GFA), students are empowered to do the hard, thrilling, essential work of shaping their own world, of building their own future. More than 700 PreK -12 students come from 23 towns in Fairfield and Westchester counties and form a joyful community that aspires to live by the school’s motto, “Each for All.” Founded in 1925, GFA is situated on a former Vanderbilt estate in a scenic 44-acre campus located in Westport, CT. The school’s highly regarded academic program is built around small class sizes (average 15), mentoring partnership with faculty (8:1 student to teacher ratio), and innovative programs designed to support students’ pursuit of questions that matter to them. The faculty is characterized by its growth mindset – embracing innovation, exploring a range of student-centered approaches, and constantly seeking to better serve their students. For additional information on Greens Farms Academy, please visit their website .
Greens Farms is seeking an experienced, ambitious and strategically oriented communications and marketing professional to work in partnership with the Head of School, Director of Institutional Advancement, and Director of Enrollment and Financial Aid to develop and implement a school-wide communications and marketing strategy. The ideal candidate will be an outstanding creative leader who will direct and strengthen GFA’s brand identity in support of the school and its mission. The Chief Communications Officer will demonstrate a record of success in creating compelling communications vehicles that includes all web-based and social media content, all marketing materials, the GFA Magazine , the annual report, parent and divisional publications, and various internal communications. Reporting directly to the Head of School, the Chief Communications Officer will serve on the school’s senior leadership team and will supervise three professional staff members: Associate Director of Communications and Stewardship, Creative Director, and Communications Coordinator.
A full search description of this high-profile opportunity including the academic credentials, skill sets and required work experiences may be viewed at: Greens Farms Academy offers a dynamic and supportive work environment, competitive salaries, and a generous benefits package including a retirement plan with employer-matching, a full array of insurance plans, and generous support for professional growth. Greens Farms Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and seeks candidates who will add to the diversity of the school community.To explore this superb career opportunity on a highly confidential basis, send your résumé and a letter of interest, along with a list of four (4) references (who will be contacted only if mutual interest is determined), to:
Doug Cooney, Executive Search Consultant, D EERFIELD A SSOCIATES Executive Search, Inc. 572 Washington Street, Suite 15, Wellesley, MA 02482 Telephone: 781-237-2800. Email: [email protected]
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