POSITION OVERVIEW Status: Part-Time; Not to exceed 20 hours per week Preferable Start Day: December 1, 2025 Location: On-Site and Remote Reports to: Director of Development Wage: Hourly
DESCRIPTION
Chesterton Academy of St. Joseph, a joyful, classical high school in the Catholic tradition, seeks a talented and dynamic Communications Coordinator. This is a part-time position that could become full-time in the future. Being part of Chesterton Academy of St. Joseph's mission to help parents and families raise saints through faith and education brings a higher purpose to this position. Strong, consistent, accurate, and timely communication will help provide information and exposure to the school, aiding in our overall advancement strategies.
RESPONSIBILITIES Communication & Design
Support Director of Development to help develop design concepts, strategies, & campaigns. Gather and organize content for weekly Newsweater via MailChimp Communicate to both current and incoming parents the various deadlines (application, tuition assistance/financial aid, enrollment) Design, prepare, submit, and professionally respond to posts on our three main social platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn) Create and design online and print marketing materials, using the CSN brand standards, via Canva (banners, event flyers, website updates, pictures, campaigns, videos, etc)
Documentation & Communication Schedule Create, manage, and implement a communication schedule for all categories of internal and external affairs (fundraising campaigns, recruitment events such as open houses and shadow days, school life, events, application process and deadlines, community advertising, etc) Maintain a running document of communication posts for organizational growth and improvement
Teamwork & Administration Work primarily with Director of Development; when necessary the Headmaster and Office Manager Attend school events, both on and off campus, to gather content. Media management and storage using shared Google Drive
ATTRIBUTES & CHARACTER Faith: A strong, practicing Catholic who, in our human weakness, strives for virtue and holiness day after day. Attends Mass weekly and frequents the Sacraments provided by the Church. Commitment: Dedicated to advancing our mission and supporting the growth of a joy-filled, classical high school rooted in the Catholic tradition. Committed to meeting post deadlines from strategic plan. Trustworthy: Represents himself/herself with integrity around peers, professors, family, community members, etc. Can be trusted to represent both the school and the Catholic Church positively, truthfully, and professionally in every post and every response. Leadership: A dedicated member of our team who shows initiative in accomplishing tasks. Asks questions for clarity and consistently serves our students and community through communication. Humbly seeks review and advice on posts as to represent the school and mission well. Flexibility: Open to make social media posts or email blasts that might become urgent and are outside the strategic planning schedule. Receptive to receive photos and content from others for outreach. Inquisitiveness: As a young, developing organization, the director of communications is eager to learn and experiment with new creative ideas on how to reach our Chesterton Community, as well as the broader Dayton-area audience.
QUALIFICATIONS A passion for Catholicism and high school education. Excellent knowledge of social platforms, especially Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn Familiarity with YouTube for future marketing strategies Excellent written and verbal communication skills
EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree. Previous experience in marketing, design, and communications are highly desirable. A background in or passion for education is helpful, but unnecessary.
HOW TO APPLY Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to [email protected] About Chesterton Academy: https://www.chestertonacademyofstjoseph.org/
