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The Gow School, a nationally recognized leader in educating students with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences, seeks a dynamic Director of Marketing and Communications to lead and elevate the school’s storytelling, brand, and strategic communications efforts.

Founded in 1926, Gow is a college-preparatory boarding and day school serving students in grades 5–12 and postgraduate learners. Through small classes, expert faculty, and a deeply supportive community, Gow helps students build confidence, independence, and lifelong success.

Reporting to the Head of School and serving on the senior leadership team, the Director will oversee all aspects of marketing and communications, including:

• Brand strategy and storytelling
• Enrollment marketing and outreach
• Website, social media, and digital campaigns
• Publications and community communications
• Media relations and thought leadership

The ideal candidate is a strong writer, creative strategist, and collaborative leader with experience in marketing and communications, preferably in education or another mission-driven organization. Expertise in digital marketing, content strategy, and project management is essential.

This is an exciting opportunity for a marketing and communications professional who wants their work to have meaningful impact and help transform students’ lives.

Qualifications Include:

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree a plus
• Significant marketing/communications experience, especially in an educational or mission-driven organization
• Sales or enrollment-related experience in a nonprofit or corporate setting a plus
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Experience with digital marketing and social media
• Knowledge of Canva, Photoshop, and/or InDesign preferred
• Commitment to serving students who learn differently

To apply, candidates should submit a letter of interest, résumé, portfolio/work samples, and references.

About The Gow School

The Gow School is a school about language. Begun in 1926, Gow was the nation’s first school for dyslexics. Many other specialty schools can trace their roots to the groundbreaking work of our founder, Peter Gow, Jr., and Samuel T. Orton. Today their pioneering spirit continues in our experienced teaching team, who are fiercely dedicated to our research-driven remediation program and to their students’ futures. In small classes that foster personalized instruction, students become stronger readers and more confident writers. In fact, confidence is a natural outgrowth of language improvement (usually apparent shortly after arrival) and our culture of success. We are about college preparation. That’s right. Your family may not be thinking beyond high school now, but we are. Just as Gow students make gains fast, so they keep gaining until they finish—strongly—at Gow and beyond. We pride ourselves on helping students develop what they need academically, socially, and emotionally—strategies to deal with their learning differences, knowledge across our academic curriculum, and qualities such as focus, work ethic, drive, and self-discipline—to go to and through college and achieve their... goals. Gow is about people. Here everyone is treated as equals with unconditional respect and positive regard. We are a warm and united community eager to welcome the next generation. We encourage you to get to know us through this website. Check out our student videos to see what Govians are saying about Gow. Ultimately, though, the website is merely a warm-up. To truly understand what we do for dyslexic students and their families and what the Gow experience is all about, come see the campus in action. At Gow, doors are always open. You just have to walk through.

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