Communications Coordinator (Part-Time)

Heritage Christian Academy•Olathe, KS

47d•Hybrid

About The Position

Heritage Christian Academy is a Preschool–12th grade Christian school in southern Johnson County, KS committed to partnering with families to equip students to know Christ, pursue excellence, and impact the world for God's glory. The HCA Communications Department exists to support HCA's mission by providing clear, timely, and Christ-centered communication. Through storytelling, photography, design, social media, and family communications, we seek to communicate with truth, grace, gratitude, and confidence in God's work among us while strengthening the connection between HCA and the families we serve. We accomplish this by partnering with school leaders, faculty, coaches, and department heads to support the various programs and help share the stories that make our community unique.

Requirements

Personal commitment to the mission and values of Heritage Christian Academy, including regular church attendance at an evangelical church that aligns with HCA’s Statement of Faith.
Proficiency with Canva and basic graphic design principles.
Photography experience and an eye for visual storytelling.
Familiarity with major social media platforms and content creation.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with limited supervision.

Nice To Haves

Experience in education, nonprofit, ministry, athletics, or communications environments preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain HCA's primary social media accounts, including school and athletics platforms.
Create, schedule, and publish content that highlights student life, academics, athletics, fine arts, events, and community engagement.
Develop graphics, reels, stories, and other content primarily in Canva.
Assist in executing social media campaigns that support enrollment, retention, athletics, and community-building efforts.
Assist in the creation and distribution of weekly school newsletters and family communications.
Gather information from departments, coaches, and school leaders for publication.
Proofread and format communication materials to ensure clarity and consistency.
Support communication projects assigned by the Communications Director.
Capture photos and videos at school events, athletic contests, performances, classroom activities, and special programs.
Identify and collect stories, testimonials, and highlights from across the HCA community.
Maintain organized photo and video archives for future marketing and communication use.
Create flyers, event promotions, social media graphics, and other communication materials using Canva.
Support admissions, athletics, development, and school programs with visual content.
Ensure materials align with HCA branding standards.
Provide communications support for major school initiatives and events.
Perform other communications-related duties as assigned.