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Job DescriptionMARKETING & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ASSISTANT

If you are a music lover who thrives on connecting with people of all ages, creating strategic and engaging social media content, brainstorming new ways to drive leads, and working in a role where no two days are the same, this Marketing & Community Engagement Assistant position may be music to your ears.

The Real School of Music is one of the top music schools in New England focusing on providing private lessons, student bands of all genres, children’s musical theatre, and so much more. We are looking for the right Marketing & Community Engagement Assistant to join our band and foster an engaging, inviting, and incredible customer experience from the moment they hear about us through the years they are with us. This part-time opportunity of 20+ hours per week offers some remote work as well as regular in-person engagement at each of our schools in Andover & Burlington, MA and Derry, NH. This role offers flexible hours and does require occasional weekend and evening work at our schools and at local community events.

As part of the marketing team, you will bring your creative ideas and community-building mindset to increase connection with our local communities surrounding Andover, Burlington and Derry for greater brand recognition and increased engagement. You will be the driving force for our organic social media strategy, gathering content by having your eyes and ears on the heartbeat of our schools and their students. You will also help build a stronger internal community with our parents, students, and staff to create deeper, more long term relationships with our customers.

Here’s a peek at some of the things the Marketing & Events Coordinator will do under the guidance of the Director of Marketing:

  • Serve as main community engagement point by monitoring and responding to social media comments and interactions to build connections
  • Research opportunities for participation in local community events such as town days including staffing, booth setup, and delivering an engaging experience to increase brand awareness and drive leads
  • Design performance and student showcase programs with the help of department leads
  • Research and build connections with local organizations to increase enrollment
  • Collaborate on engaging copy & visual content for the Real School blog focused on music education to increase traffic, resources for families, and SEO rankings
  • Brainstorm ways to level up the customer experience for both new and existing students
  • Update, manage & send weekly internal staff newsletter
  • Assist in planning & executing Open Houses, Parents Night Out, and other in-house community events as needed under the guidance of the Marketing Director
  • Spend time in schools connecting with parents & students in a natural way to boost community and gain insight into the customer experience through building relationships
  • Maintain regular updates to the academic calendar as an accurate schedule of events
  • Showcase leadership and pride in Real School programs, staff, and events to students and staff at all times
  • Step in as marketing lead/liaison as needed when Marketing Director is unavailable
BENEFITS

➤ $20 per hour at 20+ hours per week
➤ Hybrid work environment with the ability to do some of your work remotely
➤ Paid time off
➤ 401(k) available for all employees after 6 months
➤ Health Insurance available at 25+ hours

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

✅ 1+ years of organic social media and/or marketing work experience
✅ Valid driver’s license with reliable vehicle and the ability to travel to all three schools weekly as needed (Andover & Burlington, MA and Derry, NH)
✅ Availability to work regular weekend and evening hours for local events
✅ Excellent written and verbal communication skills
✅ Attention to detail
✅ Strong organizational and time management skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

✅ Basic knowledge of planning and executing events
✅ Familiarity with Google Suite, Canva, Wordpress, and Asana
✅ College degree in Marketing, Communications, or Business

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