What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Marketing and Communications position at Notre Dame High School?
Director of MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Director of Marketing and Communications is responsible for establishing and implementing annual long-range marketing and development strategies for the school that are consistent with the strategic plan and school’s enrollment goals. The Director works closely with the Admissions team and is responsible for telling the school’s story, while ensuring consistent messaging in the creation of marketing collateral across a variety of platforms, as well as related internal and external communications. The Director will also serve as the school’s primary coordinator and liaison to the President.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Strategic development, administration, and implementation of the school’s marketing efforts to meet enrollment goals.
- Manage creation of all marketing collateral (presentations, print, website, social media, video, school signage, and manage deployment across a variety of platforms within an annual budget).
- Ensure consistency of the Notre Dame brand, proper logo use, and messaging.
- Design and implement school signage (IB posters, external signs, banners).
- Photograph and video events and programs, as well as maintain digital files; support school staff in coordinating external events showcasing students.
- Assist Head of School and others in developing presentations and communications.
- Collaborate with marketing consultants or vendors as needed.
- Research and understand local demographics and competitors.
- Assist Admissions team with open houses and tours.
- Write or edit school communications, including the weekly all-school newsletter (Constant Contact), routine communications to inquiries and applicants, communications for emergencies.
- Update website with new content, written and graphic.
- Identify and promote public relations opportunities.
- Ensure school databases for communications are maintained.
- Provide support in developing materials for college counseling, curricular areas, etc.
- Ensure school policies for development are communicated and understood.
- Develop communications for development in general, as well as campaigns for Annual Fund, Auction, Fund A Need, Endowment, Capital Campaigns, and others as needed (print, website, social media, video).
- The ability to work with a strong and professional leadership team.
- Other duties as requested.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree; preferred in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
- 3 years of experience in digital marketing and social media in a professional environment.
- Strong capabilities in photography, video, and graphic design, with working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign.
- Competencies in Constant Contact or other electronic newsletter tools and database management.
- Exceptional verbal, written, and communications skills.
- Ability to work effectively as a collaborate team member and diffuse stressful situations.
- Strong organizational and leadership skills with a high attention to detail and time management.
- Preference to candidates who have an understanding of digital marketing/social media, existing knowledge and well networked within Catholic donor community.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Resumes & cover letter including salary requirements should be e-mailed to: mbayens@ndhs.net. Salary commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits offered.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- St. Louis, MO 63125: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
