Ministerial Character

Catholic schools in the Diocese of Austin are canonically obedient to the Bishop and assist him in fulfilling his ministry and canonical obligations. Pastors, presidents, and principals serve as leaders of the schools to make Christ’s mission present and enduring in the schools. In order to fulfill Christ’s mission, the school leaders employ suitable, chosen collaborators, sharing with them Christ’s mission and entrusting to them various responsibilities.

Positions employed in this School help extend the ministry of the School leaders in particular ways as outlined in the job description. The employee in this position is closely connected to and assists School leaders in the performance of their ministry and, therefore, engages in ministry for the Church. 

Job Summary:
The Part-Time Communications/Marketing Coordinator fulfills the mission of the Catholic school by assisting in the communication efforts of Holy Family Catholic School and St. Dominic Savio CHS in planning a comprehensive marketing, communications and public relations program that enhances the schools’ public image and position in the Catholic community and general public. The Communications/Marketing Coordinator has decision making responsibilities within essential job functions, in keeping with school policies. The position is hired by the President and works directly with the Director of Communications. The position has primary working relationships with the President, Principals, Directors of Admission, Director of Advancement, and periodically with school staff and faculty to perform job functions. The position is evaluated by the Director of Communications.

Essential Job Functions

· Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school

· Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church

· Supports and adheres to the Code of Conduct and policies and procedures of the school and Diocese

· Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters

· Assists in the creation, implementation and measurement of the effectiveness of a comprehensive marketing, communications and public relations program that enhances the school’s public image and position in the Catholic community and general public

· Assists in the creation, implementation and measurement of the success of the marketing, communication and public relations activities and materials including publications, media relations, social media and searchable online databases for schools

· Helps to ensure the articulation of the school’s brand identity guidelines regarding the logo, and marketing materials

· Assists in writing, designing, and coordinating the development of one annual magazine for each school – Sentinel and Savio Now, that includes the annual report information provided by the Director of Advancement

· Helps develop and implement an advertising schedule for local media and parish bulletins

· Helps coordinate the appearance of all schools’ materials such as letterhead, use of school logo, brochures, etc.

· Helps build awareness and relationships between the schools and parishes

· Helps ensure that both schools have quality photography for all magazines, annual reports, website, annual appeal collateral and admission material; to be placed on the school’s server for ease of access 

· Helps monitor and update the schools’ websites with current content, photographs and upcoming news

· Meets staff development guidelines as set forth by the Diocese/local administration

· Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits

· Maintains a work schedule that maximizes availability to the school, students and staff

Minimal Qualifications:

Education: 

· Bachelor’s degree 

Experience:

· Communications, marketing, public relations, development or related field, preferably in a non-profit environment