Marketing & Events Assistant

Cristo Rey Fort Worth College Prep is a Catholic learning community for grades 9-12 that educates young people of limited economic means to become men and women of faith, purpose, and service. Through a rigorous college preparatory curriculum, integrated with relevant work-study experience, students graduate ready to succeed in college and in life. Cristo Rey Fort Worth College Prep is part of the largest network of high schools in the country that exclusively serve low-income youth. By providing students with an extraordinary college preparatory education and a unique four-year, integrated corporate work‑study experience, we seek to transform urban America and support students to and through college. Graduates of Cristo Rey schools are enrolling in and completing college at twice the rate of low-income high school graduates. Job Title: Marketing & Events Assistant Department: Operations Reports To: Manager, Communications & Events Job Status: Part-time, non-exempt; approximately 10-20 hours per week Compensation: $18–$22 per hour, commensurate with relevant experience, skills, and demonstrated work samples Position Overview As a member of the Cristo Rey Fort Worth team, the Marketing & Events Assistant will report to the Marketing & Events Manager and provide day‑to‑day support for the school’s marketing, communications, social media, events, and creative initiatives. This position plays an important role in helping the Marketing & Events Manager execute projects efficiently, maintain consistent communications, and tell the story of Cristo Rey Fort Worth across multiple audiences and channels. The Marketing & Events Assistant will help coordinate projects, create and schedule content, organize marketing materials, support school and advancement events, and provide administrative assistance that keeps the department organized and responsive. The successful candidate will be mission‑driven, creative, highly organized, detail‑oriented, and eager to grow professionally. This paid, part‑time position is open to current college students, recent graduates, and early‑career professionals. The typical schedule will be approximately 15 hours per week, generally worked across two consistent on‑site days. Cristo Rey Fort Worth will work with an enrolled student seeking academic internship credit when feasible. Primary Duties And Responsibilities Marketing Support & Project Coordination – 25% Support the Marketing & Events Manager in implementing school‑wide marketing and communications plans, campaigns, and initiatives. Maintain marketing project calendars, timelines, task lists, and other project‑tracking tools to help ensure deadlines and deliverables are met. Coordinate campaign logistics, including collecting content, requesting approvals, preparing materials, and communicating deadlines with internal departments. Assist with the development and distribution of marketing materials for advancement, admissions, Corporate Work Study, academics, student life, and other school departments. Proofread and review materials for accuracy, consistency, grammar, and adherence to Cristo Rey Fort Worth brand standards. Help gather stories, photographs, testimonials, data, and other content demonstrating student achievement and organizational impact. Support email marketing campaigns, newsletters, website updates, direct‑mail projects, and other communications as assigned. Social Media & Digital Content – 25% Assist with maintaining the school’s social media content calendar and coordinating upcoming posts, campaigns, events, and deadlines. Create, write, schedule, and publish engaging social media content under the direction of the Marketing & Events Manager. Develop basic graphics, short‑form videos, reels, stories, and other digital content showcasing students, alumni, faculty, corporate partners, donors, events, and school programs. Monitor social media accounts and support appropriate community engagement by responding to or routing comments, questions, and messages. Assist with photography and video capture at school activities and events. Identify student, faculty, alumni, donor, and partner stories that may be appropriate for future marketing content. Stay informed about social media trends, platform updates, and emerging content formats and share relevant opportunities with the Marketing & Events Manager. Support basic website content updates as needed. Creative Asset Management – 15% Organize, catalog, and maintain the department’s library of photography, video, logos, templates, graphics, advertisements, printed materials, and other creative assets. Maintain organized digital folders and naming conventions so approved materials can be located and shared efficiently. Help ensure school logos, photography, templates, and other brand assets are used consistently and appropriately. Fulfill internal requests for approved marketing materials and coordinate the distribution of digital and printed assets. Maintain an inventory of brochures, signage, promotional items, event materials, and other marketing collateral. Coordinate files and specifications with printers, photographers, designers, and other vendors as directed by the Marketing & Events Manager. Archive completed campaigns and event materials for future reference. Event Marketing & Support – 20% Support the Marketing & Events Manager in promoting and executing school, donor, admissions, Corporate Work Study, and community events. Assist with event timelines, invitations, registration materials, signage, programs, presentations, promotional materials, and digital communications. Coordinate event‑related marketing tasks with staff members, vendors, volunteers, and other partners. Provide on‑site event support, including setup, photography and video capture, guest materials, signage, and other logistical needs. Assist with post‑event communications, including thank‑you messages, social media recaps, photo organization, and documentation. Maintain organized records of event materials, attendance information, photographs, and communications for future planning. Support other event logistics as assigned by the Marketing & Events Manager. Administrative & Department Support – 15% Provide general administrative support to the Marketing & Events Manager and marketing department. Schedule meetings, maintain calendars, prepare meeting materials, and assist with follow‑up items. Enter and organize marketing, event, advertising, and communications data as needed. Assist with compiling basic reports related to social media, digital campaigns, events, and other marketing activities. Process invoices, purchase requests, vendor documentation, and other departmental paperwork according to school procedures. Coordinate communications and project details with external vendors, including printers, photographers, videographers, designers, and promotional‑product companies. Maintain departmental files, contact lists, calendars, supply inventories, and other organizational systems. Perform other marketing, communications, event, and administrative duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Internship, volunteer, campus, or professional experience in marketing, communications, social media, public relations, events, or a related area. Basic photography, videography, video‑editing, or graphic‑design skills. Applicants should be prepared to share relevant work samples, such as social media posts, graphics, photographs, short videos, or writing samples. Personal commitment to the mission of Cristo Rey Fort Worth and enthusiasm for telling stories that reflect the accomplishments, potential, and experiences of its students and community. Working knowledge of major social media platforms and strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create clear, accurate, and engaging content. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace, along with familiarity with design and content‑creation tools such as Adobe Creative Suite or Canva. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, collaborate with others, and adapt in a fast‑paced environment. Preferred Qualifications Current enrollment in or completion of a degree program in marketing, communications, public relations, journalism, digital media, business, or a related field. Relevant internship, campus leadership, volunteer, portfolio, or project experience will also be considered. Bilingual in English and Spanish. Experience with social media scheduling, email marketing, website content management, or project‑management platforms. Familiarity with nonprofit organizations, education, fundraising communications, or mission‑driven environments. Additional Position Expectations Ability to build positive and effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, families, donors, corporate partners, vendors, volunteers, and community members. Ability to handle information with professionalism, discretion, and good judgment. Willingness to learn new platforms, tools, and marketing practices as the needs of the organization evolve. Flexibility to work occasional evenings or adjusted hours to support school and special events, with advance notice whenever possible. Ability to work on‑site at Cristo Rey Fort Worth and occasionally attend events or activities at off‑site partner locations. The successful candidate will be adaptable, collaborative, proactive, and comfortable contributing in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment. Disclaimer This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position. Employees may be required to follow other job‑related instructions and perform other job‑related duties requested by individuals authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform each duty proficiently. The requirements listed in this document represent the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities expected for the position. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship. Cristo Rey Fort Worth is an Equal Opportunity Employer, maintains a drug‑free workplace, and complies with applicable ADA regulations. Why Join Cristo Rey Fort Worth? This role offers an early‑career marketing professional the opportunity to learn, create, and grow while doing work that matters. As part of a collaborative, mission‑driven team, the Marketing Assistant will gain hands‑on experience across social media, content creation, events, digital marketing, brand management, and nonprofit communications while helping share the stories of students who are working toward college, meaningful careers, and brighter futures. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cristo Rey Fort Worth College Prep