Founding Coordinator of Communications and Operations

Job Description

FOUNDING COORDINATOR OF COMMUNICATIONS and OPERATIONS
Cristo Rey Charleston High School is looking for its founding Coordinator of Communications & Operations. This dynamic role blends marketing, social media management, event planning, and executive assistant responsibilities to support the founding years of Cristo Rey Charleston High School. This role supports the President and the Leadership Team in building and advancing our school's vision. This is a uniquely dynamic role that combines strategic communications, event coordination, community engagement, and executive-level administrative support.

About Cristo Rey Charleston High School Cristo Rey Charleston High School is the 42nd Cristo Rey model school in the United States and will open to its founding freshman class of approximately 100 freshmen in August of 2027. The school will eventually serve over 400 students in grades 9-12 at full enrollment in 2031. Cristo Rey schools empower student formation through the integration of rigorous college preparatory academics, four years of professional work experience, support to and through college, and Catholic educational values.
Beyond the academic and extracurriculars programs, the Cristo Rey model includes a Corporate Work Study Program wherein students work in professional jobs off campus one day every week. One hundred percent of Cristo Rey Charleston students will participate in Corporate Work Study, which funds 50% of the annual cost of education for each student. Cristo Rey schools exclusively serve students with limited financial means.
About the Position

Marketing
• Develop and implement a comprehensive social media strategy - create and manage content across platforms, engage audiences, and build community.
• Draft and disseminate newsletters, press releases, brochures, and key communications that reflect the school's mission and values.
• Contribute to the development of the school's brand identity as the institution grows.
• Maintain and update website content - news, announcements, events, and impact stories.
• Capture photos/videos and compile stories that highlight student achievements, community events, and school life.

Events & Community Engagement
• Support the School Leadership Team in planning, coordinating, and executing school events: open houses, information sessions, community outreach, donor events, and student/family gatherings.
• Manage logistics: scheduling, invitations, registrations, materials, decor, volunteer coordination, vendor relations, and post-event follow-up.
• Cultivate a welcoming, inclusive environment that reflects the school's mission and values.
• Build and maintain relationships with families, community partners, donors, and other stakeholders.

Administrative & Operational Support
Provide high-level administrative support to the President: calendar management, scheduling, meeting coordination, and preparation of materials.
Coordinate correspondence and follow-up tasks.
Assist in preparing reports, presentations, and board/leadership materials.
Support day-to-day office operations and project tracking in a fast-paced, growing organization.

The Coordinator of Communications & Operations will be hired by, and report to, Cristo Rey Charleston High School's President.

Professional Qualifications and Personal Qualities
The ideal candidate embraces an entrepreneurial mindset and thrives in a start-up environment where passion, adaptability, and creativity are essential. This role offers significant opportunities to influence how the school is perceived - and to shape how we grow and serve our families, students, donors, and broader community.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and basic design or content creation tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Express).
• Bachelor's Degree
• Comfortable with scheduling software, project management tools, and standard office applications.
• Able to work independently, manage priorities, and maintain discretion in handling sensitive information.
• 2 + years of relevant experience preferred
• Understands and embraces our identity as a Catholic school for students of all faiths as well as the mission of Cristo Rey schools
• Open and flexible problem solver ready to support school leadership
• Demonstrated commitment to working with diverse communities
• Demonstrated organizational skills, attention to detail, and capacity to manage multiple simultaneous tasks.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with faculty, students, parents, business partners, volunteers and donors.

Statement of Nondiscrimination
Cristo Rey Charleston High School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law in the administration of any of its educational programs and activities or with respect to employment.

Salary Range
$50,000 to $60,000 and benefits.
Application Process
Submit a cover letter, resume, marketing sample(s) and three references to careers@cristoreycharleston.org. Interviews will take place in January/February with the ability to begin service ASAP.

About the Employer

Cristo Rey Charleston High School (CRCHS) is a Catholic, college, and career-preparatory school that exclusively serves students from families with limited economic resources through a Corporate Work Study program. Our unique approach to education allows students to receive a quality education and gain valuable work experience.