The Governor’s Academy, the oldest boarding school in New England, inspires and engages inquisitive students in ninth through twelfth grade. Our 456-acre campus is located thirty miles north of Boston and five miles south of Newburyport, a classic New England coastal town. Govs has approximately 400 students and 200 employees. 

Govs faculty and staff are committed to creating and cultivating an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that allows students to learn from each other’s unique backgrounds and experiences, discover their passions, find and use their distinctive voices, and achieve academic and co-curricular excellence. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Adults in our community are professionals who appreciate individuality, collaboration, and service to others— all so that we can go far together. 

POSITION SUMMARY

This full-time faculty position reports to the Director of Marketing & Communications and leads all aspects of the Academy’s digital marketing efforts, including social media, website, and photo/video assets. In addition, this position assists with all aspects of the admission and recruitment process. Campus housing may or may not be available.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Digital Marketing

• Lead the day-to-day operation of and content creation for the school’s website 
• Manage content calendar, create and source content (photo, video, and text), lead brainstorms, and post content to social media
• Create and manage a library of photography and videography assets
• Monitor key website and social media  performance metrics
• Identify digital marketing and social media trends

Partnership with the Admission Office

• Conduct prospective student and family interviews
• Serve as a prospective family’s primary point of contact; Cultivate a relationship with them
• Evaluate applicants’ folders; Serve on admission committees
• Assist with in-person and virtual admission events
• Serve as an advisor to current students
• Residential life and weekend duties, as assigned
• Participate in one season of the Afternoon Program
• Write news stories or blog posts as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

For the academic year 2026-2027, we have various openings in the afternoon program.

Openings Include:

Head Coach  - Wrestling

Head Coach - Softball

JV Basketball, Girls and Boys 

This is a full-time, exempt position with Administrative Faculty status. 

Bachelor’s degree required; 3-5 years of experience in digital marketing required; experience with mobile media production required; experience in an admission office preferred; experience in coaching and/or playing interscholastic athletics preferred; knowledge of independent and/or boarding school life preferred.

Must be a self-starter and work independently; must have strong organizational skills with a high attention to detail; must possess the ability to make decisions when ambiguity exists; must have excellent verbal and written communication skills; must be able to interact professionally and work collaboratively and collegially in a group setting; must be committed to working in a diverse community; must enjoy working with young people in a boarding school environment; must have a valid driver’s license, and current passport, and successfully complete a CORI/fingerprinting check.

About The Governor's Academy

The Governor’s Academy, the oldest boarding school in New England, inspires and engages inquisitive students in ninth through twelfth grade. Our 456-acre campus is located thirty miles north of Boston and five miles south of Newburyport, a classic New England coastal town. Govs has approximately 400 students and 250 employees. Govs faculty and staff are committed to creating and cultivating a diverse and inclusive community that allows students to discover their passions, use their unique voices, and achieve academic and co-curricular excellence. Adults in our community are professionals who appreciate individuality, collaboration, and service to others— all so that we can go far together.

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