Marin Catholic currently has an opening for a part-time (18 hours/week) Communications Associate.
The mission of Marin Catholic is to “Lead Students to Jesus Christ.” At the core of our practice is the student-teacher relationship where our educators model Christian virtue and witness to the Roman Catholic faith. In partnership with parents, we form flourishing men and women of virtue through an excellent academic, artistic, athletic, and spiritual education. Inspired by our school’s motto, “Duc In Altum,” we encourage our students to “put out into the deep,” embracing challenges as pathways to growth.
Position Summary
Marin Catholic is seeking a creative and organized Communications Associate to support the Director of Communications in all marketing and communications efforts. This part-time role will focus on content creation, brand consistency, and audience engagement across various channels, including social media, the school website, print materials, photography, and light videography. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in website maintenance, graphic design, social media management, writing and editing. Experience in photography, and videography is a plus.
Key Responsibilities
-Graphic Design & Visual Content
-Design and produce branded marketing materials (e.g., flyers, brochures, programs, banners, digital displays, social media graphics and more) using Adobe InDesign and Canva.
-Capture photographs and create light videography projects using mobile devices (and/or DSLR cameras) and basic editing tools (iMovie, Adobe Photoshop, or similar).
-Edit, crop, and enhance images/videos to maintain a cohesive brand aesthetic for various purposes.
-Social Media Management
-Manage and grow Marin Catholic’s social media presence (Facebook & Instagram) by creating engaging, visually appealing, and relevant content.
-Website Management
-Update and maintain the school’s website using Blackbaud K-12.
-Create new pages for the website, as needed.
-Coordinate with department heads and staff to keep pages current and visually compelling.
-Content Creation & Editing
-Write, edit, and proofread copy for social media, newsletters, emails, website, magazine, Annual Report, and more.
-Ensure all content is on-brand, and consistent in style, quality, and tone.
-Project Coordination
-Collaborate with the Director of Communications to plan and execute communications campaigns, events, and other projects.
-Assist with planning and executing photography and videography needs for events and promotional materials.
-Administrative & Other Duties
-Organize digital photography and video clips in school repositories. (Smugmug & Dropbox)
-Help maintain school calendars.
-Support the Director of Communications with additional tasks as needed.
Qualifications & Skills
-Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
-Practicing Catholic in good standing, preferred.
-Demonstrated experience (1-2 years preferred) in communications, marketing, or related roles.
-Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Canva for graphic design.
-Experience with Blackbaud K-12 (or similar CMS) for website management.
-Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with attention to detail.
-Familiarity with Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive) for collaboration.
-Knowledge of social media platforms and best practices for engagement.
-Basic photography and videography skills, including the ability to capture and edit images and footage using mobile devices and simple editing software (iMovie or comparable).
-Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
-Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
-Passion for education and a desire to uphold the mission and values of Marin Catholic.
Work Schedule & Compensation
Part-time 18-hours/week position; specific schedule to be determined in coordination with the Director of Communications.
Hourly wage is $35-$45, commensurate with experience.
Application Process
Interested applicants should send a cover letter & resume to [email protected].
Join our team at Marin Catholic and help us tell the powerful stories that celebrate our vibrant community—on campus and beyond!