Director of Advancement & Communications - St. Clare Catholic School

St. Clare Catholic School located in North Palm Beach, FL is searching for a full-time Director of Advancement & Communications. The Diocese is dedicated to providing excellent working conditions with competitive compensation to attract and retain an outstanding workforce. The Diocese of Palm Beach offers a competitive benefits package to employees working 30 or more hours per work week, including comprehensive medical, vision, dental, LTD, group life insurance, optional life insurance, and a 403(b)-retirement plan to all employees. Information on our benefits and retirement programs can be found here.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Cultivate and maintain relationships with donors, alumni, parents, parishioners, and community stakeholders

Support annual giving, capital campaigns, fundraising initiatives, and donor recognition efforts

Serve as the primary communications liaison for the school, drafting parent communications, announcements, and school updates

Develop and implement marketing and social media strategies that support enrollment, retention, fundraising, and community engagement

Maintain and update the school website and digital platforms, ensuring consistent branding

Design print and digital marketing materials, publications, and event collateral

Create and distribute email campaigns and newsletters for parents, alumni, donors, and prospective families

Coordinate communications, marketing, and promotional efforts for school and advancement events

Manage and support fundraising platforms and auction campaigns

Collaborate with the Pastor, Principal, faculty, staff, volunteers, and school organizations

Qualifications

Advancement, marketing, communications, or development experience (Catholic/private school experience a plus)

Strong communication skills and attention to detail

Passion for Catholic education and school mission

Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet

Experience with donor CRM systems, email marketing platforms, and graphic design tools a plus

Ability to multitask, work independently and make responsible judgment callsAbility to work effectively with Diocesan employees, department heads, representatives of other agencies and the general public

Excellent written, verbal and public speaking skills

Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving capacity

Ability to stay focused and organized

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to respect confidentiality and consistently exercise discretion and good business judgment

Strong ethical values

The ideal candidate is a self-starter, team player, and “people person” who is organized, creative, and dedicated to student success.

Physical Requirements

Occasional light lifting and carrying of under 15 pounds

Occasional moderate carrying and lifting of 15 – 44 poundsOccasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds

Frequent bending, climbing, stretching and kneeling

Frequent use of both hands and fingers

Occasional moments of minimal and routine hearing

The above is intended to describe the general context of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

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