Description

About Epiphany School, Inc
Epiphany is an independent school for children of economically disadvantaged families, with scholarships for all. We admit children of diverse faiths, races, cultures, and cognitive profiles, believing in the Episcopal tradition that we find God in and through each other. In close partnership with families and community partners, we are an innovative learning community. We offer structured support to enable children to discover and develop the fullness of their individual gifts and to help their families thrive. Our Early Learning Center serves infants, toddlers and preschoolers through a rich, child-centered curriculum and whole-family program model to ensure kindergarten readiness and family self-sufficiency. Our Middle School offers small classes, individualized curricula, and extended hours providing rigorous academic, moral and social instruction to children in grades five through eight. Our Graduate Support Program provides abiding educational, personal and career guidance and assistance to our graduates, ensuring they are prepared to contribute intelligently, morally, and actively to the society they will inherit. Our Teacher Training Program supports aspiring urban teachers, including many of our own graduates. Our Impact Center shares best practices to improve educational outcomes on a broad scale. Together we are a school that never gives up on a child.

Description
Epiphany School seeks a creative, enthusiastic, and highly organized professional who is passionate about urban education and expanding opportunities for young people to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

In close partnership with the Chief Development Officer and the Head of School, the Director of Marketing, Communications & Events plays a critical role in building meaningful relationships with Epiphany’s donors, volunteers, and broader community through compelling storytelling, innovative communications, exceptional events, and thoughtful stewardship.

This role blends marketing strategy, donor engagement, event production, and project management into one highly visible position that directly strengthens philanthropic support for Epiphany’s mission. The Director collaborates closely with the Development team and other school leaders to elevate Epiphany’s voice, deepen community engagement, and advance the school’s fundraising and community-building goals.

This position occasionally requires evening and weekend work to support events, donor engagement activities, and school programs.

Key Responsibilities

Marketing & Communications:

• Develop and execute integrated marketing and communications strategies that strengthen donor engagement and elevate Epiphany’s profile among its community of supporters
• Create compelling content for print, digital, social media, email, and web platforms
• Manage and update the school’s website and digital communications channels
• Explore and apply emerging digital communications trends and technologies to deepen relationships with donors and supporters
• Ensure consistent brand, voice, messaging, and visual identity across all communications

Donor & Community Engagement:

• Design and implement a comprehensive donor stewardship program, including: Meaningful donor touchpoints throughout the year
• Thoughtful donor recognition and appreciation strategies
• Development and management of Epiphany-branded materials and donor gifts
• Create and track engaging opportunities for volunteers and supporters to connect with the school community
• Collaborate with development staff to communicate the impact of philanthropy and strengthen relationships with donors

Event Strategy & Production:

• Lead the planning and execution of major fundraising events and smaller engagement gatherings
• Manage event logistics, including timelines, budgets, vendor relationships, communications/collateral, and volunteers
• Collaborate with the Development team to ensure events support fundraising and donor cultivation goals
• Evaluate event outcomes and identify opportunities to strengthen engagement and fundraising impact

Project Management & Collaboration:

• Serve as a key project manager across multiple communications and engagement initiatives and timelines
• Work closely with the Chief Development Officer and the Development team to align engagement strategies with fundraising objectives

Compensation and Benefits:

Compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life, Vision, and Dental offered, all subject to premium split; may participate in retirement program.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated commitment to Epiphany School’s mission and urban education
• Strong Experience in marketing, communications, nonprofit development, or a related field
• Strong storytelling, writing, and content creation skills
• Experience in planning and executing events of varying scale
• Comfort with digital communications platforms, social media tools, and emerging technologies
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills with strong attention to detail
• Collaborative, creative, and relationship-oriented approach
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and as part of a team
• Positive and resourceful attitude, sense of humor is a plus
• While not necessarily required, a Post-Secondary, Bachelor’s, or Advanced degree, along with relevant work experience, is preferred. Related educational studies in lieu of work experience will be considered