Communications Specialist

essentialupJob Title: Communications Specialist

Reports to: Director of Communications

Status: Full-Time/At-Will Employment

FLSA Status: Hourly

Mission of Christian Brothers

Christian Brothers High School is a Lasallian Catholic coeducational college preparatory high school. We are dedicated to inspiring and empowering young men and women with a challenging, relevant, and diverse academic program and co-curricular activities. Students thrive in a Christ-centered community that fosters faith, integrity, global citizenship, leadership, and service, preparing students for college and life.

Summary of Position: The Communications Specialist at Christian Brothers High School (CB) assists the Director of Communications with internal and external communications and promotion of CB events, initiatives, and campaigns via paid and earned media, social media, the school website, and more. The successful candidate shall commit to Lasallian Catholic Education and recognize the purpose of the position as an opportunity to create and participate in events and activities that sustain and strengthen the school’s role and reputation as an academic leader in the Sacramento educational community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Build positive relations with the CB community - faculty, staff, families, students, and alums.

Work collaboratively with the Director of Communications, office of the President, Admissions, Philanthropy, and other Administration.

Stay up-to-date and informed regarding school events and programs.

Help manage, post content, and promote CB’s social media presence on various platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Capture CB stories from students, faculty, staff, alums, and donors through photography, videography, and the written word.

Assist the Director of Communications with documenting CB events through photography, videography, and social media/website updates.

Assist the Director of Communications with the production of the Christian Brothers Connection magazine and monthly and weekly publications.

Serve as a writer and content contributor for communications materials, including collateral marketing pieces, online content, school messages, etc.

Help maintain the school’s website and collaborate with the IT Department to ensure its web presence is informative, up-to-date, and an effective communications tool.

Job Skills

Strong writing and editing skills with close attention to detail.

Strong photography and videography skills (including shooting and editing).

Excellent project management skills with the ability to focus on multiple projects simultaneously.

Comfort with social media and online collaboration tools and graphics programs, including, but not limited to, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, WordPress, and Final Cut Pro.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field.

Demonstrated commitment to Lasallian Catholic education.

Physical Requirements

This is a full-time, hourly position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, and the incumbent has the flexibility to work a typical business day between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis

Ability to grasp, push, and pull objects

Ability to reach overhead

Ability to operate the telephone

Ability to lift to 25 lbs.

Ability to operate a computer

Ability to process written, visual, and verbal information

Ability to operate basic office equipment and tools Mac/PC, Fax Machine, Telephone, Calculator, Copier, Printer.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the position’s essential duties with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment to meet the position’s physical requirements. Christian Brothers High School will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation would not result in an undue hardship.

Those interested in applying should submit a resume and cover letter CBHS Human Resources Department. This position is open until filled.

Please note: COVID-19 vaccinations will be required for employment for all CBHS faculty and staff.

This document neither constitutes an offer of employment nor acts as terms and conditions of work.

Christian Brothers High School is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Minorities/Women/Veterans/People with Disabilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sacramento, CA 95820: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Writing skills: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location