Brand & Communications Director

Marian Central Catholic High School; Woodstock (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Pension

Vacation

Sick and Personal Days

Holidays

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Personal time off

Job summary

Marian Central Catholic High School is seeking a Director of Communications to lead external communications, marketing, and brand strategy across print, digital, social media, email, photography, and video.

This hands-on role requires strategic thinking and day-to-day execution; you will collaborate with Admissions and Advancement to raise visibility, enrollment, engagement, and philanthropy, while maintaining Marian's Catholic mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1-3+ years experience preferred.
• Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong graphic design, photography, and videography skills.
• Strong understanding of social media, digital communications, and audience engagement; Canva and email marketing platforms preferred.
• Ability to think strategically while managing multiple projects, competing priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented, with initiative and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an integrated communications and marketing strategy.
• Serve as steward of Marian's brand and storytelling across channels.
• Coordinate school, Admissions, and Advancement communications for quality and timing.
• Monitor communications performance and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Lead the planning, writing, editing, and production of key publications and marketing materials.
• Partner with Admissions to support enrollment marketing and communications.

Skills

Writing & editing

Verbal communication

Strategic thinking

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Storytelling

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Canva

Video editing

WordPress

Job description

Marian Central Catholic High School is seeking a Director of Communications to lead external communications, marketing, and brand strategy across print, digital, social media, email, photography, and video.

This hands-on role requires strategic thinking and day-to-day execution; you will collaborate with Admissions and Advancement to raise visibility, enrollment, engagement, and philanthropy, while maintaining Marian's Catholic mission.