Director of Communications and Marketing (part time) - Annunciation Catholic School - Washington DC

About the position

Annunciation Catholic School is seeking a creative, mission-driven Director of Communications and Marketing to lead strategic efforts that promote our school's identity, programs, and community life. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the voice and visibility of a Boutique Style- IB World School rooted in faith and excellence. This role will report to the Principal.

Responsibilities

• Ensure brand and messaging quality and consistency and establish guidelines to apply across all departments, activities and events at the school and among professional and volunteer leadership
• Plan for, create and deploy digital activities: website, online campaigns, email marketing, social media and digital content production
• Manage all aspects of the school's print and electronic communications, ensuring the continuity of the school's brand and logo
• Oversee the work of graphic designers and print vendors in production of printed materials and web visuals
• Collaborate with administrative departments in articulating their purpose and ongoing work
• Review, revise and update as necessary the school's crisis communication plan
• Provide editorial and proofreading assistance for the Holy Cross community as needed
• Publicize events, programs, points of view and achievement to the media
• Cultivate and maintain media contacts
• Field and direct media-related inquiries
• Attend Academy and other community events to meet members of the community and develop a presence
• Stay current with school/organizations communication vehicles/strategies
• Photograph or manage photographers at relevant events
• Engage actively in professional development in order to remain current in best practices related to independent school communications, emerging social media, and effective marketing and advertising strategies
• Manage and plan department budget including all advertising expenses
• Perform other related duties as needed

Requirements

• Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in Communications or Marketing, preferably in a non-profit or educational environment
• Must have broad-based knowledge of design and production in a variety of media (print, web, etc.)
• Must have demonstrated experience working with, cultivating and maintaining media contacts
• Must be proficient in MS Office, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe InDesign
• Must be competent in both Macintosh and PC environments
• Must be able to operate digital and 35 mm cameras
• Must have exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Must have demonstrated ability to tailor writing to organization's mission
• Must be able to comfortably interact with individuals ranging from students to members of the executive government
• Must be able to meet constant deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Must be a self-starter who can work both independently and collaboratively
• Must have flexibility in assuming additional responsibilities
• Must be able to think creatively
• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Benefits

• Pay rate is $20.00 to $30.00 per hour
• Part time position for 10-20 hours per week