The Communications & Development Coordinator is responsible for sharing the Cristo Rey Research Triangle High School story through strategic communications, digital marketing, social media, website management, graphic design, and fundraising support. Working collaboratively across all departments, this position strengthens the school's brand, increases community engagement, supports enrollment, and advances philanthropic initiatives.
The ideal candidate is an excellent writer, creative storyteller, organized project manager, and enthusiastic ambassador for Cristo Rey's mission. This role balances strategic communications with annual giving, donor stewardship, event management, and marketing initiatives that support the school's long-term growth.
Essential ResponsibilitiesCommunications & Marketing
- Execute an integrated communications and marketing strategy that supports enrollment, fundraising, and corporate work study through print, digital, email, website, and media channels.
- Create compelling content and branded marketing materials while managing communications calendars, vendors, databases, internal communications, and special messaging needs.
Social Media & Website
- Lead the school's social media strategy by creating engaging content, managing publishing schedules, capturing photography and video, overseeing paid campaigns, and monitoring analytics.
- Maintain and enhance the school's website by ensuring accurate content, consistent branding, strong user experience, and data-driven improvements.
Development & Fundraising Support
- Support fundraising initiatives by coordinating events, donor stewardship activities, annual giving campaigns, recurring giving, planned giving communications, and event marketing.
- Create donor-facing communications and materials, assist with impact reporting, maintain recognition displays, and support donor database and stewardship projects.
Education Freedom Tax Credit Program
- Develop and implement comprehensive marketing and outreach strategies to maximize participation in the Education Freedom Tax Credit program among donors, businesses, advisors, and community partners.
- Collaborate with school leadership and external stakeholders to ensure compliance, stewardship, performance tracking, and continuous growth of the program.
Brand Management
- Serve as steward of the Cristo Rey brand by ensuring consistency across all communications, publications, digital platforms, signage, and promotional materials.
- Foster a welcoming and mission-driven experience for donors, volunteers, corporate partners, prospective families, and other school visitors through thoughtful communications and recognition.
QualificationsRequired
- Bachelor's degree or a related field (or equivalent professional experience) with exceptional writing, editing, and organizational skills.
- Experience managing multiple priorities, proficiency with photography and basic videography, and the flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends.
Preferred
- Experience in nonprofit communications, fundraising, donor stewardship, annual giving, and donor database management.
- Proficiency with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, email marketing platforms, Google Analytics, and Meta Business Suite.
Core Competencies
- Strategic communication, creative storytelling, graphic design, digital marketing, project management, and collaboration.
- Commitment to the Cristo Rey mission, strong customer service, professional judgment, initiative, adaptability, and relationship building.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $50,000–$55,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; participation in the school's 401(k) retirement plan; generous paid time off and holidays; and the opportunity to make a lasting impact in a mission-driven, faith-based educational community.
Email your resume to Kim Glenn at [email protected] subject line: Development and Communications Coordinator
Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
