Communications & Marketing Coordinator - St. John of the Cross School - Western Springs - Vicaria...

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Position Summary

The Communications & Marketing Coordinator supports the school's communications and marketing efforts across digital, print, and in-person channels to advance the school's mission, strengthen community engagement, and support enrollment and retention. This role executes day-to-day marketing activities, manages content and social media, and coordinates messaging in collaboration with Enrollment, Advancement, Parish stakeholders, and school leadership.

General Duties & Responsibilities

Brand, Content & Publications

• Implement and maintain the school's established brand voice and visual identity across all communications
• Produce marketing and communications materials including advertisements, banners, posters, and new family folders/packets
• Photograph school events and curate images for use across digital and print channels
• Write and submit weekly parish bulletin articles by gathering school highlights and photos
• Maintain and execute content calendars aligned to admissions, development, and major school events in collaboration with school leadership

Digital & Social Media

• Manage the school's Facebook and Instagram accounts, including content creation, scheduling, and community engagement
• Maintain and update website marketing pages in coordination with the Website Coordinator
• Provide current photos and marketing copy for website updates and campaigns
• Track performance metrics (e.g., reach, engagement, click-through rates) and share insights to support ongoing improvement

Event Marketing & Community Engagement

• Promote key recruitment and retention events such as Catholic Schools Week, Open Houses, Grandparents' Day, and New Parent Events
• Provide on-site communications support for events, including signage, photography, and promotional materials
• Coordinate closely with Enrollment on application and registration campaigns and messaging

Public Relations & External Communications

• Draft story ideas, press releases, and media pitches and support outreach efforts in collaboration with school leadership
• Coordinate with Archdiocesan marketing and communications teams and invite them to appropriate school events
• Assist with maintaining relationships with parish communications staff and relevant community partners

Collaboration & Reporting

• Attend Archdiocesan marketing meetings as requested
• Prepare communications updates and materials for the Parent Association and School Advisory Board as needed
• Partner with Enrollment and Advancement teams to ensure aligned messaging and coordinated campaign execution

Physical & Mental Demands

• Frequent movement across campus to capture photos and content; occasional lifting up to 20 pounds (e.g., signage or equipment)
• Periodic evening and weekend work to support school events
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and brand standards

The Archdiocese of Chicago offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information about our benefit programs is available here.

This position has a hourly range: $22.00 - $32.00. An employee's pay within the salary range will be based on many factors including but not limited to: relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and organizational needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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