Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Chesterton Academy of The Holy Family, Lisle, Illinois is seeking an outstanding Marketing & Communications Coordinator to lead and support the school's marketing, branding, communications, and digital presence. This full‑time, in‑person position is ideal for a creative, mission‑driven professional who possesses excellent communication skills, strong technical ability, and a passion for Catholic classical education.

Special Qualities & Characteristics

Passion for Catholic classical education

Collaborative spirit

Professional communication skills

Ability to inspire confidence with families and faculty

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain the school website with current, engaging, and mission‑centered content

Coordinate and produce newsletters, school news, email campaigns, and public communications

Collaborate with the school's social media vendor on messaging, scheduling, and strategy

Create marketing and promotional materials using Canva and Adobe platforms

Produce and organize photography, videography, videos, and digital marketing assets

Support branding initiatives and annual marketing campaigns in collaboration with school leadership

Supervise public-facing written communications including admissions, advancement, annual reports, and event materials

Serve as the in‑house graphic designer for all marketing materials, spirit wear, athletic uniforms, and event promotions

Actively gather stories, photos, and content from faculty, students, families, and school events

Assist with event marketing, publicity, and communications for school programs and special events

Support basic audio‑visual and digital display needs for meetings and events

Perform additional duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Strong writing/editing skills

Ability to manage multiple deadlines

Familiarity with school communication systems

Website management experience

Experience with branding consistency

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree preferred

One to two years of related marketing or communications experience preferred

Practicing Roman Catholic in good standing with a strong understanding of and commitment to the Catholic faith and Church teachings

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines

Proficiency and/or ability to learn FinalSite, Microsoft Office, Canva, Constant Contact, Adobe Creative Suite, and social media platforms

Experience with photography and videography preferred

Knowledge of website management, HTML, or Squarespace is a plus (training available)

Ability to work collaboratively and build strong relationships with faculty, families, students, and leadership

Physical Requirements

Sitting, standing, walking, photography/videography, and computer work for extended periods

Ability to work evenings and weekends for school events as needed

Employment Details
Full‑time, in‑person position based in Lisle, Illinois. Some evenings and weekends required throughout the year. Approximately four days of summer travel for the Chesterton Schools Network Summit Conference.

Compensation & Benefits
Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits include a medical stipend, paid holidays, and participation in a 401(k) plan.

Oath of Fidelity
As a condition of employment, candidates must be practicing Roman Catholics in good standing and willing to sign the Oath of Fidelity to the Magisterium.

Disclaimer
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for this position and is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties or responsibilities.

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