Director of Strategic Communications

MACS Mission: We are committed to the formation of community, academic excellence and the spiritual and physical well-being of each student in the spirit of Jesus Christ.

MACS Core Values: Faith, Academic Excellence, Community, Honor, Healthy Living, Servant Leadership

McDonell Area Catholic Schools strives to meet the call for faithful Catholic schools according to the values of Pope St. John Paul II's Ex corde ecclesiae, promoting Catholic education which imparts “the whole truth about man, God, and nature” and prepares students “for active participation in the life of the Church.” The training of students is tied to their identity as children of God and witnesses to Christ. MACS is “a living institutional witness to Christ and his message.”

Position:  Director of Strategic Communications

Location: Notre Dame Middle School/McDonell High School

Description:

The Director of Strategic Communications is responsible for the planning, development and implementation of all McDonell Area Catholic Schools’ (MACS) marketing, communications, and public relations activities. He or she will ensure that MACS’ image is aligned to mission and vision, positively projecting its brand promise, with emphasis on support of advancement and enrollment goals.

Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree or higher in communications, journalism, marketing or similar field
Expertise in strategic communications, brand management, media relations, and marketing
Strong organizational, leadership, and people skills with emphasis on servant leadership
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Drive, Adobe, and similar products, and experience with CMS preferred (e.g. Constant Contact, Canva)
Experience with website and social media management, including capturing and analyzing website and social media insights and analytics preferred
Occasional night and weekend work required
Commitment to MACS’ mission and vision; practicing Catholic preferred
Interested candidates must submit an application that addresses their qualifications related to the position description, which can be found at: http://www.mcdonellareacatholicschools.org/about/opportunity.cfm.