Marketing and Communications Associate

About Georgetown Prep

Founded in 1789 by the Society of Jesus, Georgetown Preparatory School is America's oldest Catholic boarding and day school for young men. Georgetown Prep is committed to forming young men of faith, intellect, and character — men for others — in the Jesuit tradition. Our communications team plays a vital role in telling that story to both our local, national and international community.

Position Overview
Georgetown Preparatory School seeks a talented, mission-driven Marketing & Communications Associate to support the day-to-day communications needs of the school. Reporting to the Director of Marketing & Communications, this position plays a key supporting role in crafting and distributing content across email, web, and social media platforms. The ideal candidate is a strong writer, a careful editor, an attentive listener, and someone who understands — and is energized by — the mission of Catholic and Jesuit education.

Key Responsibilities
Email & Newsletter Communications

Draft, edit, and distribute mass email communications to parents, alumni, students, and the broader school community

Manage the production calendar for weekly and seasonal newsletters

Maintain consistency of voice, tone, and brand across all written communications

Proofread all outgoing communications for accuracy, grammar, and style

Website

Update and maintain school website content on a regular basis

Coordinate with department heads and administrators to ensure content is current and accurate

Write and post news stories, event recaps, and announcements

Support basic content management system (CMS) updates and uploads

Social Media

Assist in the creation and scheduling of social media content across Instagram, Facebook, and other platforms

Capture and write captions for school events, student achievements, and institutional milestones

Help maintain a consistent and compelling social media presence that reflects the school's mission and values

General Communications Support

Attend school events to gather content, photos, and stories

Collaborate closely with the Admissions, Advancement, and Academic departments on communications needs

Support the Head of Marketing & Communications on special projects, campaigns, and institutional messaging

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field

3–5 years of professional experience in communications, marketing, or a related role

Exceptional writing and editing skills with a keen eye for detail

Strong listening skills, active collaborator, and the ability to translate conversations and ideas into polished written content

Familiarity with email marketing platforms (Constant Contact, Veracross, or similar)

Basic proficiency with website content management systems

Comfortable with social media platforms including Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook

Collaborative, positive, and adaptable team player

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced school environment

A background in Catholic or Jesuit education — as a student, employee, or both — is strongly preferred

A genuine understanding of and enthusiasm for the mission of Jesuit education

Preferred but Not Required

Experience with photography or basic video editing

Familiarity with Finalsite or similar school CMS platforms

Experience working in an independent, Catholic, and/or Jesuit school environment

This Position Is a Strong Fit For Someone Who

Finds meaning in mission-driven work

Is energized by community, storytelling, and the rhythms of school life

Compensation
Salary range: $65,000-$75,000. Georgetown Prep offers a competitive benefits package including health coverage, retirement, and tuition benefits. As an independent Catholic institution, Georgetown Preparatory School is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer in compliance with all applicable EEO laws.

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