Carmel Catholic High School is hiring: Communications and PR Specialist in Munde

Location:

Carmel Catholic High School - Mundelein

Date Available:

07/01/2026

Position
Communications & PR Specialist

Part-Time | 15–20 hours per week - Salary Range: $20-$21 per hour
Reports to:

Director of Marketing & Strategic Communications

Position Summary
The Communications & PR Specialist leads Carmel Catholic's storytelling and media outreach efforts, strengthening the school's reputation while supporting admissions recruitment, alumni engagement, and advancement initiatives. This role owns the development of compelling content and messaging across email, website, and media channels, ensuring Carmel's stories are strategically shared with key audiences.

Primary Responsibilities
Story Development & Institutional Storytelling

Identify, develop, and produce compelling stories highlighting students, faculty, alumni, and school programs

Write feature stories that showcase Carmel's mission, student success, and community impact

Lead content creation for Compass magazine, including writing and coordination

Develop alumni highlights and donor-facing stories that support advancement and engagement efforts

Email & Institutional Communications

Lead content development for email communications, including newsletters and targeted campaigns, owning messaging, copywriting, and audience alignment

Write and manage key institutional newsletters (e.g., Weekly Newsletter, Corsair Connection, campaign communications)

Ensure consistency of voice and messaging across all communications channels

Develop and maintain website copy, ensuring messaging aligns with brand voice, admissions priorities, and institutional goals

Partner with the Digital Marketing & Content Coordinator, who manages page build, layout, and SEO optimization

Collaborate on content updates that support enrollment, advancement, and storytelling priorities

Media Relations & Story Amplification

Write press releases and pitch stories to local, regional, and diocesan media outlets

Build and maintain relationships with media organizations and community partners

Identify opportunities to amplify Carmel stories through media placements and partnerships

Coordinate media interviews and coverage opportunities

Submit stories to relevant publications (e.g., Lake Forest and Libertyville Living)

Content Distribution & Visibility

Develop and distribute institutional stories across owned, earned, and partner channels, including website, email, media outlets, and community partnerships

Support visibility efforts that strengthen Carmel's presence within the local community and Catholic education network

Advancement & Admissions Support

Collaborate with Advancement to produce donor impact stories, campaign messaging, and fundraising communications

Support alumni engagement through storytelling and communications initiatives

Assist with admissions events and initiatives as needed, contributing to storytelling and promotional efforts

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or related field

Strong writing, editing, and storytelling ability

Experience with media relations, feature writing, or institutional communications

Ability to identify compelling stories and translate them into engaging content

Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills

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