Communications Specialist

Miamiarch; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Miamiarch is seeking a Communications Specialist for the 2026-2027 academic year at Cardinal Gibbons High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing various marketing and communication initiatives, including social media, website content, and marketing copy.

The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field, strong organizational skills, and ideally, 1-3 years of related experience. Commitment to the values of the Catholic Archdiocese of Miami is essential, along with the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.

Eligible candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will need to undergo a background screening as a condition of employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Write, develop, edit, and manage various marketing initiatives.
• Oversee day-to-day management of all school social media accounts.
• Create content for marketing emails, websites, and advertisements.

Skills

Writing skills

Social media management

Organization skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing or related field

Tools

Google Analytics

Finalsite or similar CMS platforms

Facebook

Instagram

LinkedIn

Job description

Communications Specialist
Published: 06/19/2026

Cardinal Gibbons High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is seeking an individual to be the full-time Communication Specialist for the 2026-2027 academic year. The Communication Specialist is responsible for writing, developing, editing, and managing a variety of marketing and communication initiatives, including marketing emails, marketing copy, website content, advertising copy, social media content, and other forms of communication used to promote the school and its programs and engage key target audiences. This position is also responsible for the day to day management, content creation, scheduling, monitoring, and growth of all school social media accounts and digital communication platforms. This 12-month position reports directly to the Executive Director of Advancement and performs all duties and responsibilities in alignment with the mission, vision, and values of the Catholic Archdiocese of Miami.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing or related field preferred.
• One to three (1 – 3) years of experience in a related field.
• Software skills include:
• Website platforms such as Finalsite, or similar educational CMS platforms.
• Google Analytics and website performance reporting tools.
• Relevant social media/ networking platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and Linkedin.
• Demonstrated ability to make connections and communicate effectively with donors, students, parents, alumni, faculty, and staff.
• Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be fully committed, supportive and respectful of the mission and tenets of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Must conduct themselves in a professional manner consistent with the tenets of the Catholic Church, including adherence to dress code.

Candidates must provide eligibility to work in the United States.

Subject line should read: Communications Specialist

Please note: In addition to the eligibility requirements indicated in the Archdiocese of Miami Policy "Creating and Maintaining a Safe Environment for Children and Vulnerable Adults,” the selected candidate for this entity must undergo a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse and be granted a determination of eligibility as a condition of employment. For more information on the Clearinghouse please visit www.info.flclearinghouse.com/ .