Senior Communications Associate

About Gulliver Preparatory School

Gulliver Preparatory School is Miami’s school of choice for challenging, innovative, and personalized learning designed to meet the needs of a diverse and dynamic world. We are a school of innovation and transformation, and we provide each and every student with unparalleled opportunities to explore and experiment. 

Founded in 1926 by Arthur Gulliver and transformed under the visionary leadership of Marian C. Krutulis in the second half of the 20th century, Gulliver Prep has been a leading school of distinction for nearly 100 years. To this day, our mission remains unchanged: to create an academic community devoted to educational excellence, with a personal touch, that fulfills each student's potential. We are a family for the whole family, and we celebrate our global community.

Job Summary

The Senior Communications Associate will play a critical role in developing and implementing effective communications strategies to support Gulliver’s fundraising and alumni engagement efforts. This role will focus on creating compelling narratives and strategic communications that engage the school’s alumni, and support overall fundraising initiatives for the school. The ideal candidate will have a passion for storytelling, exceptional writing skills, and a strong understanding of development communications.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Develop and execute comprehensive fundraising communications plans, including but not limited to gift announcements, appeals, print and digital publications, proposals, impact reporting, etc.
• Write persuasive copy for fundraising appeals, donor acknowledgements, and other materials.
• Collaborate with members of the Advancement team to identify key messaging and target audiences for fundraising initiatives.
• Advise on ways to incorporate giving and fundraising language in all written projects as appropriate.
• Work closely with the Director of Alumni Relations to develop and implement a strategic alumni communications plan to strengthen engagement and foster a sense of community.
• Write content for alumni social media channels, newsletters, websites, email campaigns, publications, event communications, etc.
• Partner with the Events Manager and Advancement team members to create impactful communications that boost attendance and engagement for alumni events and initiatives.
• Track and measure the effectiveness of fundraising and alumni communications campaigns.
• Assist with overall creative storytelling for the school.
• Function as a copyright expert to ensure grammatically correct and on-brand communications.
• Assist the Director of Brand Marketing and Creative Communications or Chief Advancement Officer with other projects and duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field. 
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in communications or related field. 
• Experience with fundraising and/or alumni relations is preferred. 
• Education experience is a plus! 
• Flexibility to work occasional weekends and evenings may be required, with advanced notice. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong writing and editing skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strategic planning
• Project management
• Creative thinking
• Problem-solving
• Outstanding organization skills
• Ability to take initiative and be a self-starter
• Results- and impact-oriented
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to learn new skills, programs, etc.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to manage and meet deadlines

Pre-Employment Requirements

Criminal Background Check, Level II Fingerprint Screening(s), and Drug screen. 

Gulliver is deeply committed to the principles of equity and diversity and seeks to create an inclusive community for all faculty and staff. Gulliver is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and a Drug Free Workplace.