Director of Marketing and Communications

Kansas City Christian School Association•Prairie Village, KS

About The Position

Kansas City Christian School is seeking a creative, strategic, and mission-minded Director of Marketing & Communications to lead the school's brand, messaging, and storytelling efforts. This role is responsible for ensuring consistent, compelling communication that supports enrollment, strengthens community engagement, and advances the mission of Kansas City Christian School. The ideal candidate is a gifted communicator who enjoys building relationships, telling meaningful stories, and creating content that reflects the life and culture of the school. This individual will serve as the steward of the KCC brand and help communicate the impact of Christian education to current families, prospective families, alumni, donors, churches, and the broader community.

Requirements

A committed follower of Jesus Christ with a lifestyle and testimony consistent with the mission of Kansas City Christian School.
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Graphic Design, or a related field preferred.
Exceptional written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
Strong organizational and project management abilities.
Experience managing websites, social media platforms, and digital marketing campaigns.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar design tools preferred.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
Creative thinker with strong attention to detail.
Positive, flexible, and servant-hearted attitude.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a comprehensive marketing and communications strategy aligned with the school's mission and strategic priorities.
Ensure consistent branding, messaging, and visual identity across all platforms and materials.
Oversee brand standards, logo usage, and overall school presentation.
Develop and manage an annual communications calendar to support school initiatives, enrollment efforts, fundraising campaigns, and major events.
Monitor and evaluate marketing effectiveness through analytics and reporting, providing recommendations for continuous improvement.
Create and manage engaging content across digital and print platforms.
Capture and share stories that highlight student life, faculty, events, athletics, and school impact.
Partner with faculty and staff to identify and develop meaningful content opportunities.
Coordinate photography and visual content that authentically reflects the KCC experience.
Maintain a library of photos, videos, and marketing assets for future use.
Manage and maintain the school's website, app, and social media platforms.
Oversee social media strategy, content creation, posting, and engagement.
Manage digital marketing efforts, including advertising campaigns as appropriate.
Monitor website traffic, social media engagement, and campaign performance to evaluate effectiveness and inform future strategy.
Collaborate with the Director of Admissions to support enrollment goals through marketing campaigns, promotional materials, presentations, and outreach content.
Help attract mission-aligned families through compelling messaging and storytelling.
Support admissions events through marketing and promotional efforts.
Manage and optimize the school's presence on the Niche platform, utilizing available tools, analytics, and marketing opportunities to increase visibility and support enrollment growth.
Oversee production of school publications, newsletters, handbooks, annual reports, and major announcements.
Ensure clarity, consistency, and quality across all school communications.
Partner with the Executive Assistant and administration to align messaging with leadership priorities.
Assist leadership in developing and executing crisis, emergency, and sensitive communications as needed.
Promote major school events through marketing and communication channels.
Develop event-related content and promotional materials.
Support visibility and engagement for school programs, athletics, and community initiatives.
Foster positive relationships with churches, community partners, alumni, and local media outlets.
Serve as an ambassador for the KCC brand within the broader community.