What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Communications and Marketing position at Diocese of Phoenix Catholic Schools?
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Assistant Director of Communications and Marketing is responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of communications and marketing strategies. This is a new position at JPII. Emphasis will be given to communications (internal and external) and marketing planning.
Status : Grade 5 , Exempt, 12 months, 12BFull time, with work on some weekends and / or eveningsBenefits per Diocese of Phoenix Benefit GuidelinesReports to the Director of AdvancementII.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Catholic Identity and MissionUnderstand and promote school's missionExcellent communication skills, including ability to speak and write in a positive, consistent, and attractive wayServe as a witness to the school's missionCommunicationsHigh level of organizational and interpersonal skillsInterest in the mission, academics, sports and activities at JPIIAbility to manage prioritiesAble to communicate in both English & Spanish is a plusMaintain strategy and content calendars; develop story coverage plans (including supporting visuals, interviews, and story angles)MarketingCoordinate media efforts to document school sponsored events and activitiesManage school website and social media channelsCreate promotions for school-sponsored events and activities in coordination with project leadersSupport Director of Advancement and Director of Admissions in design of print materialsHigh level of accuracy and attention to detailAbility to create project timelines and meet deadlinesUphold branding consistencyCreates and provides video content for media sitesMaintains and manages Digital Content LibraryIII.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTI
Bachelors or Masters degree in Communications; Marketing or Business with equivalent work experienceStrong proficiency in photo and videoCreative and / or innovativeRepresents the school in a positive way on and off of the school campusExcellent communication skills, both verbal and writtenStrong technology skills with the ability to learnAbility to maintain confidentialityAbility to stand at events for extended periods of timeAbility to sit at events for extended periods of time
Disclaimer
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, school administration reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, technological developments, etc.).
