Parents communication & events specialis

The Island Private School of Limassol in Cyprus, which first opened its doors to 500 students in September 2022, is currently seeking passionate, experienced, and competent professionals to join our team.

As we grow, we are in the process of planning our new school campus on a beautiful 50,000 m2 site to be completed approximately by end of 2025, that will include kindergartens, elementary and high schools, an international boarding school, and accommodation for teachers. This is a great opportunity to join a growing school on the cusp of a major turning point.

Now we are seeking a Parents Communication & Events Specialist to join our team. This role focuses on developing and implementing communication strategies that foster positive relationships between the school and parents. This specialist will collaborate with the administration, teachers, and staff to ensure parents are well-informed and engaged in their children’s education.

The position is primarily office-based but may require attendance at school events and meetings outside of business hours. The specialist will work as part of a team, regularly interacting with school administrators, staff, and parents and also will serve as a member of the reception team.

Responsibilities:

- Possess fundamental event planning skills to contribute to the organization and coordination of occasional parent-focused events or workshops.

- Participate in development and implementations of the comprehensive parent communication system and tools that help to promote engagement, awareness, and support for the school’s mission, vision, and values.

- Collaborate with school administrators, teachers, and staff to create and distribute regular communication materials, including newsletters, email updates, website content, social media posts, and other relevant communications.

- Provide parents with timely and accurate information about school events, student progress, academic programs, and other key issues through various communication channels.

- Maintain and update the school or educational organisation's parent database to ensure accurate contact information and communication preferences.

- Stay up-to-date with the latest communication trends, technologies, and best practices in parent engagement and apply them to the school communications.

- Assist at the reception desk during peak hours from 07:45 to 09:45.

- Cover receptionist duties during the vacation or sick leave of a reception team member.

Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, marketing, education, or a related field.

- At least 2-3 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in an educational setting.

- Advanced English is a must, Russian would be an advantage.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.

- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

- Experience with event planning and coordination.

- Knowledge of communication technologies and tools, including email marketing platforms, social media, content management systems, and survey software.

- A passion for education and a strong commitment to fostering positive relationships between schools and parents.

Benefits:

- A unique opportunity for a career in a fast-growing polysystemic school.

- Competitive remuneration package based on qualifications and experience.

- Modern & Professional Work Environment.

Optional participation in the Company’s Group Medical Scheme.

- Referral program.

- Opportunities to learn and develop yourself.

Working days/hours: from Monday to Friday/07:45 - 16:15

Safeguarding: At The Island Private School of Limassol, we follow safer recruitment practices and we are committed to the Safeguarding of our students. As such this post is subject to reference and police checks.

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