Communications Coordinator

Orangewood Christian School • Maitland, FL

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About The Position

Orangewood’s Communications Coordinator serves as a hands-on partner to the Communications Manager, focusing on the execution and day-to-day coordination of the school’s communication efforts. This role will have a special focus on managing digital content, coordinating with faculty and departments to present stories and updates, and ensuring consistency in messaging across multi-media platforms. The communications coordinator supports the production and management of digital and print materials and monitors engagement metrics while contributing to a steady and timely flow of communication that strengthens community connection and supports the school’s mission. The Communications Coordinator is a position requiring a calling to use God-given talents to further the Kingdom of God. The Communications Coordinator is expected to be a minister to the OCS community through actions, speech, attitude, and prayer, as they point students to Christ.

Requirements

• Be a mature believer and disciple-maker of Jesus Christ.
• Agree with and actively promote the school’s Statement of Faith.
• Strive to model Christ in attitude, speech, and actions both in and out of school to students, parents and fellow employees.
• Agree with and adhere to the OCS Lifestyle Statement.
• Have the spiritual maturity, academic abilities, and personal leadership qualities to equip students to transform the world for Christ and His kingdom.
• Possess strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage expectations across multiple, complex projects / priorities
• Possess an analytical mindset, with ability to interpret data into meaningful insights and strategies
• Be detail-oriented with superior follow-through skills
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills-including effective storytelling, presentation skills, and ability to engage with and advise senior executives
• Can work in a matrixed organization with a cross-functional experience in a school settings or service industry, a plus
• Maintain flexibility and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, while possessing a high-level of comfort with ambiguity
• Be proficient in Apple, as well as MS Office suite-including Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and One Drive; knowledge of the latest internal communications measurement platforms a plus
• Bachelor's degree with a focus in communications, marketing, graphic design, public relations, education, and/or journalism; advanced degree preferred
• Communications professional with a minimum of three years in relevant experience

Nice To Haves

• Be proficient in Adobe InDesign and Spark and/or Canva, a plus
• Have some experience with various social media platforms (Facebook, Insta, LinkedIn)

Responsibilities

• Craft and deliver impactful visual and written content designed around storytelling principles and Christ-first language to personalize the narrative in a way which resonates, is relatable, and captures Orangewood’s unique culture and values
• Manage and execute the school’s social media presence across platforms, including planning, posting, and monitoring content aligned with the school’s communications calendar
• Monitor social media engagement and basic analytics, providing regular updates and insights to the Communications Manager
• Stay current on social media trends, tools, and best practices to enhance storytelling effectiveness and engagement
• Ensure all content aligns with established missional and brand standards, voice, and visual identity guidelines
• Capture and curate day-to-day campus life through digital assets; photos, videos, and short-form storytelling that reflects Orangewood’s culture, mission, and values
• Coordinate and produce digital content (graphics, reels, short videos, stories) to support campaigns, events, and school initiatives
• Assist in maintaining and updating the school’s website and digital displays (hallways) with professional and fresh digital content - current news, stories, and event information
• Assist with the planning and deployment of digital activities, website, online campaigns, email marketing, social media, and digital content production
• Lead the school in gathering stories, highlights, and updates from across all divisions and programs
• Assist with developing, implementing, and maintaining a school podcast
• Draft and schedule routine communications, including social media captions, email highlights, website updates, and event promotions
• Create a plan to create and deliver stakeholder videos (students, parents, faculty and staff, alumni) no less than quarterly (ideally, monthly).
• Maintain and manage a content calendar to ensure consistent, timely, and mission-aligned communication across platforms
• Support live event coverage (e.g., Serve Day, athletics, fine arts, chapel moments) through real-time or same-day storytelling
• Help archive and organize digital assets (photos, videos, testimonials) for future communications and marketing use
• Support broader programs of school by attending after school meetings and events
• Perform other duties, as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level