Communication and Events Coordinator

St. Joseph Montessori School•Columbus, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Communication and Events Coordinator at St. Joseph Montessori School plays an essential role in building connections, strengthening community, and sharing the story of SJMS. This position goes beyond communicating information and coordinating events, it is about bringing the spirit of SJMS to life. The Coordinator will help tell the story of our school, celebrate our students and faculty, engage our families and community, and help others understand what makes a Montessori Catholic education so meaningful and unique.

Requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously.
Ability to work collaboratively and contribute positively to a team environment.
Warm, approachable, and enthusiastic when working with children, adolescents, families, faculty, and staff.
Ability to work independently while also seeking direction and collaborating effectively with others.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive student, family, employee, and school information.
Willingness to assist in classrooms or provide teacher coverage, as needed.
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends in support of school events and activities.
Physical ability to work in a school environment, including sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, and working around young children.
Ability to lift, carry, or otherwise move up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis.
Willingness to sign and adhere to the school's confidentiality agreement and other applicable policies.
Required to complete FBI/BCI background checks, Protecting God's Children training, FEMA training, CPR/First Aid certification, and other professional development or compliance training as assigned.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, with the ability and willingness to learn additional systems and software.
Experience with Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop and InDesign.
Basic photography, videography, and photo/video editing skills.
Experience managing and scheduling content across social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram.
Experience with email marketing platforms such as Constant Contact or Mailchimp.
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, English, Journalism, or a related field preferred.
Equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience may be considered.
Previous experience in communications, marketing, social media, event planning, community engagement, or a related field preferred.
Familiarity with Montessori education or a demonstrated interest in learning about Montessori philosophy and practice preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain a consistent voice and visual branding across school communications.
Identify and develop stories that highlight the people, experiences, and outcomes that make an SJMS education unique.
Create and distribute the weekly and monthly school communications, newsletters, announcements, and family updates.
Develop engaging content for the school website, social media, email communications, and print materials.
Create brochures, digital materials, presentations, advertisements, and other promotional content for school marketing, admissions, and fundraising purposes.
Manage and regularly update the SJMS website, ensuring information is accurate, current, and engaging.
Capture and share photos, videos, and other content that highlight daily life at SJMS.
Maintain a communications calendar to coordinate messaging across the school year.
Ensure communications are timely, accurate, professional, and aligned with the school's mission and brand.
Support faculty and staff in developing clear, professional, and engaging communications to families.
Manage SJMS social media accounts and develop a consistent content strategy.
Create and schedule engaging posts, stories, videos, and other digital content.
Monitor engagement and respond appropriately to comments and messages.
Track social media and website analytics to evaluate engagement and identify opportunities for improvement.
Coordinate and support school events throughout the year, including community, family, fundraising, admissions, and special events.
Develop event timelines, communication plans, promotional materials, and logistics in collaboration with school leadership and volunteers.
Manage event registration, invitations, reminders, and follow-up communications.
Coordinate event volunteers and work with faculty, staff, families, and outside vendors as needed.
Help ensure that SJMS events reflect the school's mission, values, and Montessori identity.
Collect feedback and attendance data following major events to help evaluate their success and inform future planning.
Maintain an annual event calendar and coordinate communications to avoid competing or overlapping initiatives.