Manager of Marketing and Communications

Cristo Rey Jesuit High School•Chicago, IL

26d

About The Position

Cristo Rey Jesuit High School seeks a creative, organized, and collaborative Manager of Marketing and Communications to support institutional marketing and communications across Advancement, the Corporate Work Study Program, Enrollment, academics, and school-wide initiatives. Reporting to a member of the Advancement team and working closely with colleagues across the school, this role is well suited for an early career communications professional who enjoys both execution and strategy and thrives in a mission-driven, relationship-oriented environment. The Manager supports and collaborates with leadership, faculty, and staff colleagues in the protection, promotion, and enhancement of the CRJHS brand’s reputation, working across all departments to ensure brand alignment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
3-5 years of experience in marketing, communications, or a related field.
Strong writing and editing skills.
Experience managing digital content and social media platforms.
Technical knowledge of Adobe, Photoshop, SEO, Canva, Google Analytics, Constant Contact, website maintenance and the ability to make data-driven decisions.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a collaborative environment.
Interest in education, nonprofit, or mission-driven work.

Nice To Haves

Spanish Speaking is a plus

Responsibilities

Institutional storytelling and brand alignment
Advancement communications, campaigns, and events
Corporate Work Study Program communications
Enrollment and admissions initiatives
Academic and school-wide communications
Digital and social media engagement and website maintenance
Create and maintain relationships with outside vendors and independent contractors
Support communications for fundraising campaigns, donor stewardship, alumni engagement, and Advancement events.
Assist with messaging and promotion for signature events and institutional initiatives.
Translate Advancement priorities into clear, audience-appropriate communications.
Develop and maintain annual marketing plan and calendar
Partner closely with CWSP leadership to support corporate partner communications and outreach.
Develop materials that highlight student work-study experiences and employer partnerships and business development.
Elevate the CWSP model through storytelling and external-facing communications.
Work with department heads to create, edit, and manage content for emails, newsletters, social media, print materials, and the school website, highlighting student achievement, academic programs, alumni outcomes, donor impact, CWSP partnerships, and enrollment milestones.
Maintain a consistent voice and tone aligned with Cristo Rey’s mission, values, and Jesuit identity.
Manage day-to-day digital communications and social media platforms.
Maintain content calendars aligned with Advancement, CWSP, Enrollment, and academic priorities.
Monitor engagement metrics and use insights to improve reach and effectiveness.
Collaborate with the Enrollment team on recruitment, enrollment, and family engagement efforts.
Develop marketing materials for open houses, tours, enrollment campaigns, and admissions events.
Support communications related to academic initiatives, student life, and school-wide initiatives.
Collaborate with academic leadership to highlight faculty, curriculum, and student experiences.
Draft press releases and external communications, support media outreach and responses as needed, and assist with communications planning for time-sensitive or high-priority situations.
Create on-demand marketing collateral and assets