Interim Communications Associate

Welcome to Central Catholic High School. So much more than a college preparatory high school, Central Catholic is a connected community, a transformative opportunity, a beautiful legacy, and a forever family. It’s where students and teachers alike love coming to school, and where success is what we achieve together. Central Catholic High School is seeking a part-time Interim Communications Associate to support the Marketing & Communications Department through June 2027. This part-time position is 24 hours a week, onsite with flexible scheduling. This role will assist with content creation, publications, school communications, and storytelling efforts that promote the mission, accomplishments, and community of Central Catholic High School. This position reports to the Director of Strategic Communications. Responsibilities Serve as Managing Editor of the Emblem, the school's annual alumni magazine. Research, write, edit, and coordinate news stories and feature articles. Support communications for Advancement, Alumni, Admissions, and Enrollment initiatives. Create emails, newsletters, announcements, and other school communications. Assist with communications related to fundraising, alumni relations, admissions, and special events. Draft press releases and support media outreach efforts. Collaborate on marketing and branding projects. Provide communications support to various departments across the school. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field. Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and storytelling skills. Excellent organizational and project management abilities. Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. Strong attention to detail and commitment to brand consistency. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Experience with email marketing platforms, websites, and digital communication tools. Preferred Qualifications Experience in education, nonprofit, advancement, alumni relations, or other mission-driven organizations. Experience managing publications or magazines. Experience with media relations and press releases. Familiarity with fundraising, admissions, or community engagement communications. Experience with Blackbaud, Raiser’s Edge, or Finalsite preferred. About the Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a creative, organized, and strategic communicator who can effectively manage multiple projects while creating compelling content that engages students, families, alumni, donors, and the broader Central Catholic community. Compensation The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00 per hour (based on education and experience). Equal Opportunity Employer In its employment practices, Central Catholic High School will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, unfavorable military discharge, marital status, mental or physical handicap unrelated to the ability to perform duties of the position. This policy shall be interpreted in a manner which is consistent with the religious mission of Central Catholic High School and the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. Welcome to Central Catholic High School. So much more than a college preparatory high school, Central Catholic is a connected community, a transformative opportunity, a beautiful legacy, and a forever family. It’s where students and teachers alike love coming to school, and where success is what we achieve together. About Central Catholic High School A College Preparatory High School of Excellence in the Marist Tradition Founded by the Marist Brothers in the heart of Lawrence, Massachusetts in 1935, Central Catholic High School enrolls approximately 1,200 students from over 60 communities. Students come from diverse backgrounds to form a caring community of faith, learning, and service. They advance to college in overwhelming numbers (100% admitted each year) and move on to successful careers and positions of leadership in government, business, industry, academia, and professions. Central Catholic High School is fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. #J-18808-Ljbffr Central Catholic