Strategic Brand & Communications Director

Catholic Diocese of Rockford; 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. You will serve as the chief storyteller, coordinating across print, digital, social media, email, photography, and video to strengthen visibility and engagement.

The role requires hands-on execution, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced school environment. Collaboration with Admissions and Advancement is essential.

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; experience with Canva and email marketing platforms preferred.
• Ability to think strategically while managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an integrated communications and marketing strategy that advances Marian's mission and priorities.
• Serve as steward of Marian's brand and storytelling, ensuring consistent messaging and visual identity.
• Plan and coordinate across Admissions and Advancement communications for quality and timing.
• Monitor performance and engagement to improve strategies.
• Lead planning, writing, editing, design, production, and distribution of key publications and marketing materials.
• Support enrollment marketing and recruitment messaging with Admissions.
• Partner with Advancement to develop donor and alumni communications.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Canva

Email marketing platforms

Job description

Marian Central Catholic High School is seeking a Director of Communications to lead external communications, marketing, and brand strategy. You will serve as the chief storyteller, coordinating across print, digital, social media, email, photography, and video to strengthen visibility and engagement.

The role requires hands-on execution, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced school environment. Collaboration with Admissions and Advancement is essential.