Communications Assistant (Part-Time)

Diocese of Dallas Schools•Irving, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Highlands School seeks a creative, organized, and mission-driven Communications Assistant to support the life and storytelling of our school community. This part-time, in-person role is responsible for capturing the daily experiences and special moments that define a Highlands education and sharing them in a way that reflects the school’s commitment to excellence in both formation and academics. The Communications Assistant will play a key role in visual storytelling, social media management, and the production of the school’s weekly newsletter, Blazer Blast. This individual will collaborate closely with faculty and staff to ensure timely, accurate, and engaging communication with our families.

Requirements

Strong photography skills (professional or advanced amateur experience required)
Proficiency in social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, etc.) and content creation tools
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
Ability to work collaboratively and proactively in a dynamic school environment
Alignment with the mission and values of The Highlands School
Canva proficiency

Responsibilities

Capture high-quality photos of school events, student life, classrooms, athletics, and special moments across campus
Maintain an organized photo library for marketing and communications use
Ensure images reflect the mission, culture, and spirit of The Highlands School
Collect, organize, manage school official photo bank in a timely manner.
Create, schedule, and publish content across the school’s social media platforms
Develop engaging, mission-aligned captions and visual content
Monitor engagement and maintain a consistent, positive online presence
Collaborate with the Communications Coordinator on content strategy and campaigns
Lead the weekly communications meeting to gather content and updates from departments
Compile, write, and format the Blazer Blast newsletter
Ensure all information is accurate, timely, and aligned with school priorities
Coordinate with faculty and staff to meet submission deadlines
Work closely reporting to the Communications Coordinator.
Will also collaborate with with faculty, staff, and administration to identify and highlight key stories and events
Support broader communications and marketing initiatives as needed
Uphold the school’s standards of professionalism, confidentiality, and mission alignment in all communications