Communications Specialist

Description Our mission is to prepare students to Think Biblically, Live Faithfully, and Lead Courageously to impact the world for Jesus Christ. Position Overview Cherry Hills Christian School is seeking an exceptional writer, editor, and communicator to serve as a Communications Specialist on our Communications & Marketing team. This position develops, coordinates, and produces clear, engaging, and timely communications for CHC families and external audiences while helping advance the school's mission and strengthen community engagement. The Communications Specialist serves as the primary editor and producer of CHC's biweekly all-school newsletter and other key school communications. This individual leads content planning, writing, editing, design, digital production, and publication management while supporting communication campaigns, family engagement initiatives, and creative projects. The ideal candidate is an organized, collaborative, and proactive communications professional with exceptional writing and editing skills, strong visual judgment, and excellent project management abilities. This individual takes initiative, gathers information proactively, identifies communication needs, and moves projects forward independently while maintaining CHC's mission, voice, and brand standards. The Communications Specialist reports to the Director of Communications & Marketing and collaborates closely with school leadership, faculty, staff. Key Responsibilities Newsletter Management & Production Own the end-to-end production of CHC's biweekly all-school newsletter, including planning, content collection, writing, editing, design, testing, scheduling, and distribution. Coordinate content with school leaders, faculty, and staff while proactively managing deadlines and follow-up. Write, edit, and organize content to ensure communications are accurate, engaging, and aligned with CHC's mission and brand standards. Create newsletter graphics and visual assets while maintaining a polished user experience. Manage deployment through Mailchimp, including audience management, testing, and performance monitoring. Partner with the Director of Communications & Marketing on editorial planning and continuous improvement. Manage alternating-week Lower School newsletters. Writing, Editing & Creative Development Write, edit, proofread, and design communications and marketing materials supporting school initiatives, enrollment, advancement, and events. Transform source material, notes, and contributor submissions into clear, concise, and audience-focused communications. Create and adapt branded graphics and layouts using Canva or comparable design platforms. Provide communication support and editorial guidance for school-wide initiatives. Identify opportunities to improve clarity, consistency, and effectiveness across communications. Maintain consistent voice, messaging, and editorial standards across all communications. Publications & Print Production Design and produce annual publications, event materials, programs, invitations, certificates, and other assigned collateral. Coordinate content collection, editing, proofreading, layout development, and production schedules. Manage timelines, reviews, and approvals to ensure high-quality final products. Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors as needed. Family Communications & Campaign Support Create and distribute timely family communications outside regularly scheduled newsletters. Support communication campaigns for school initiatives, events, advancement efforts, and community engagement activities. Collaborate with school leaders to determine communication needs and audience strategies. Develop landing pages, resource hubs, forms, and other communication tools when appropriate. Help ensure families receive timely, relevant, and actionable information through appropriate communication channels. Audience Management & Communication Systems Manage Mailchimp audiences, templates, tags, forms, and communication workflows. Create and maintain targeted communication lists using FACTS and other systems. Monitor audience quality, troubleshoot delivery issues, and ensure communication accuracy. Maintain organized communication systems and use available analytics to improve engagement and effectiveness. Project Management & Team Collaboration Manage multiple communications, publication, and creative projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality standards. Establish timelines, coordinate contributors, and proactively communicate project status. Collaborate effectively with school leadership, faculty, staff, volunteers, and external partners. Participate in Communications & Marketing planning and contribute to workflow and process improvements. Demonstrate initiative, flexibility, sound judgment, and a commitment to team success. Model the ideal team player traits: humble, hungry, people-smart, positive, and loyal. Perform other duties as assigned in support of the mission of Cherry Hills Christian School. Measures of Success The Communications Specialist will be successful when they: Produce accurate, engaging, and timely communications. Manage newsletter and publication deadlines with minimal supervision. Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders. Uphold communication consistency and quality across all channels. Strengthen family engagement through clear, relevant, and mission-aligned communications. Support school-wide initiatives through effective planning, collaboration, and execution. About Cherry Hills Christian School Cherry Hills Christian School (CHC), located in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, has faithfully served students and families for more than 40 years. With more than 700 students enrolled in Preschool through Grade 8, CHC is recognized as a leading Christ-centered school in the Denver metro area. At CHC, Christ-Centered Education is more than a tagline. It is the foundation of everything we do. We are committed to nurturing students academically, spiritually, socially, and emotionally within a caring community that pursues excellence in all things. Our community is guided by three core values: Christ-Centered: We integrate faith and learning while encouraging students to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ. Caring Community: We cultivate a culture of belonging, partnership, and support where students, families, and staff grow together. Pursuit of Excellence: We strive for excellence in academics, arts, athletics, character, and service, encouraging students to use their gifts to glorify God. Every member of the CHC community plays an important role in advancing these values, and the Communication & Marketing team helps tell that story, connect families to the life of the school, and communicate the impact of an CHC education. Position Details Reports To: Director of Communications & Marketing Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt Hours: 40 hours per week, year-round Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 403B Salary Range: $64,480-$69,000 annually, depending on experience Location: Cherry Hills Christian School, Highlands Ranch, Colorado Accepting applications through September 30, 2026 Requirements Qualifications Must have a strong and growing relationship with Jesus Christ, evident in both personal and professional life. Must agree with the mission, values, and faith statement of Cherry Hills Christian School. Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, English, public relations, marketing, or a related field preferred. Equivalent professional experience and demonstrated success in communications, content creation, writing, editing, and project management will also be considered. Three or more years of professional experience in communications, journalism, public relations, corporate communications, nonprofit communications, agency work, or a related field. Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading, and content organization skills. Strong interviewing, information-gathering and relationship-building abilities. Ability to transform incomplete, detailed, or complex information into concise, audience-focused communications. Strong visual judgment and experience creating professional communication materials using Canva or a comparable platform. Experience managing multiple projects, contributors, deadlines, and approval processes. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through. Ability to identify missing information and ask thoughtful, effective questions. Ability to work independently while adapting to changing priorities. Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and comparable workplace technologies. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across a school community. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling sensitive information. Preferred Qualifications Experience working in a Christian school, church, nonprofit, or other mission-driven organization. Experience producing newsletters and managing email communications through Mailchimp or a similar platform. Experience with school communications, family engagement, enrollment support, advancement communications, or community relations. Experience designing print and digital publications from concept through final production. Experience using FACTS or another student information system. Experience developing landing pages, forms, resource hubs, or other digital communication tools. Experience using engagement data and analytics to improve communications. Familiarity with Canva and other design or creative production tools. Experience collaborating with leadership, faculty, staff, volunteers, and external partners. Demonstrated commitment to excellence, clarity, creativity, and thoughtful communication. Must agree to the mission statement, values, and faith statement #J-18808-Ljbffr Cherry-Hills-Christian-School