Marketing Website Manager and Communications Specialist

Job Description

Position: Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Apply at: https://www.chestertonacademyoftheholyfamily.com/careers

Chesterton Academy of The Holy Family (CATHF) is in search of an outstanding marketing professional to assume the role of Marketing and Communications Coordinator. This individual will play a pivotal role in managing the school website, overseeing content management, and contributing to the school's overall communication strategy. If you describe yourself as creative, detail-oriented, and possess excellent oral and written communication skills with technical expertise in social media, email marketing, and web page updates, we encourage you to apply immediately.

Requirements:
- Strong mission fit with a deep appreciation for the Catholic faith and commitment to Church teachings.
- Ability to motivate and inspire confidence with faculty, parents, and school leadership.
- Proficiency in website design, superb communication skills, and the ability to multitask.
- Experience in social media, email marketing, and web page updates.
- Passion for working in a highly collaborative environment with excellent rapport-building skills.

Responsibilities:
- Generate and implement creative ideas within the brand standards provided by the Chesterton Schools Network.
- Manage and maintain the CATHF website, ensuring current and engaging content, and support daily web interfacing and design.
- Facilitate webpage functionality and produce the Chesterton Weekly e-newsletter.
- Actively seek content from CATHF constituents for webpage content.
- Collaborate with the President and Board to enhance branding and articulate the school's vision to the community.
- Contribute to annual advertising strategies and school publicizing campaigns.
- Engage with the school community via various social media platforms.
- Oversee marketing materials creation in Canva, including videos for publicity, event recaps, and overall school promotion.
- Supervise all public-facing written communications from the school, including the Annual Report and various Admissions and Advancement materials.
- Serve as an in-house graphic designer for a portion of collateral when necessary.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Advancement.

Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, digital media, or journalism.
- One to two years of related experience; experience with marketing activities and events is a plus.
- Practicing Catholic with a comprehensive understanding of the Catholic faith.
- Knowledge of HTML and Squarespace is a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, Constant Contact, and Canva.
- Experience with photography and videography.
- Familiarity with basic audio-visual for meeting rooms and digital display outputs.

Physical Requirements:
- Talking on the phone, sitting for long periods, standing at events, and taking video and photography.

Location:
- Lisle, IL.

Travel Requirements:
- Approximately 4 days of travel during the summer for a Chesterton Schools Network Conference.
- Opportunity for travel to the Senior Pilgrimage to Italy.

Type of Employment:
- Full-time in-person position; some nights and weekends required for events.

Oath of Fidelity:
- As a condition of continued employment, candidates must be practicing Roman Catholics in good standing and willing to sign the oath of fidelity to the Magisterium.

Salary:
Commensurate with experience. Benefits include medical, dental, and a 401K sharing plan.

To Apply:
Read and review the Chesterton Academy of The Holy Family website, then after prayerfully considering applying, fill out and submit the application form at
https://www.chestertonacademyoftheholyfamily.com/careers
Attach a cover letter, resume, one-page essay, and a list of three to five references, including names, phone numbers, and emails.

About the Employer

Chesterton Academy of The Holy Family (CATHF) is a vibrant Catholic high school, committed to providing a classical liberal arts education that nurtures intellectual, character, moral, and spiritual development. A member of the Chesterton Schools Network, CATHF is entering its 10th academic year in 2024-2025. Located in Lisle, IL, a suburb of Chicago, our joyful and academically focused school embraces truth, goodness, and beauty within an incarnational environment, featuring daily Mass. Affiliated with the Diocese of Joliet, CATHF is proud to contribute to Catholic high school education.