Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Description

Our Lady of Mount Carmel School is seeking a Part-time Marketing and Communications Coordinator.

The Coordinator will work part-time at Our Lady of Mount Carmel School in support of the Principal, faculty and staff, the academic program, and school operations. The Coordinator is responsible for promoting the school through website and media, and supporting the Director of Development and Admissions Coordinator. An excellent candidate will have enthusiasm for supporting and promoting Catholic education, possess excellent communication skills, and have a strong work ethic, preferably with 3-5 years of experience with communication tools/social media and education.
The Coordinator, as one who works at the service of Catholic education, must also be a witness to Christ and the beauty of the gospel through humble service and professional leadership within the school community. "The central figure in the work of educating, and especially in education in the faith, which is the summit of the person's formation and is his or her most appropriate horizon, is specifically the form of witness. This witness becomes a proper reference point to the extent that the person can account for the hope that nourishes his life and is personally involved in the truth that he proposes" (Pope Benedict XVI).

Specific Responsibilities/Tasks:

• Updates the school website, writing posts and keeping the content on pages current
• Manages/monitors social media (Facebook and Instagram), posting meaningful content regularly
• Manages the school App
• Takes photos and collaborates with yearbook coordinator to share photos from school events
• Collaborates with the Principal on an annual marketing and communications budget
• Creates publications/graphics for school events; assists in developing digital and print materials for marketing, development, and admissions
• Creates quarterly publications for Veritas Society Donors
• Coordinates Cornerstone Breakfast, iGiveCatholic Day of Giving, and Give Local 757 to feature the mission of OLMC and give thanks to our community and benefactors
• Helps build and share a deeply Catholic culture within the school by assisting the Admissions Coordinator with Open House
• Helps coordinate and promote Nazareth Nights
• Contributes to the life of the school through committee work and presence at school events, to be determined by administration
• Performs any additional duties as requested by school administration

Requirements

Qualifications: A minimum of 3 years relevant experience preferably in a similar role. Dedication to Catholic education and strong understanding of the Catholic faith and ability to communicate its values through the mission and vision of OLMC. Possess excellent written and oral communication and public relations/customer service skills. Computer competency; Microsoft Office and Google Suite proficiency; database and website experience; High level of attention to detail and excellent time management/ability to set priorities and work independently; Willingness to learn school programs as necessary.

Working Conditions: The work week for this position will be four days a week M/T/R/F from 7:30-10:30 with three flexible hours a week for a total of up to 15 hours per week. The Coordinator is a part-time, MA3 nonexempt employee, who works 10 months (school year) with some additional, paid hours over the summer. This position may sometimes require evening and/or weekend work.

Physical Demands: Light physical effort required. Regularly required to sit for extended periods, stand, walk, reach, bend, lift and perform computer keyboarding. Ability to travel and lift up to 10 pounds may be required.