Communications Associate (Full-time)

The mission of Marin Catholic is to "Lead Students to Jesus Christ." At the core of our practices the student-teacher relationship where our educators model Christian virtue and witness to the Roman Catholic faith. In partnership with parents, we form flourishing men and women of virtue through an excellent academic, artistic, athletic, and spiritual education. Inspired by our school's motto, "Duc In Altum," we encourage our students to "put out into the deep," embracing challenges as pathways to growth.  

Marin Catholic currently is taking resumes for a full-time Communications Associate to begin in April-May of 2026.

Join Us In Telling Our Story

Are you a skilled communicator who loves uncovering meaningful stories and bringing them to life? We are a Catholic high school rooted in our mission and inspired by St. Gabriel—the patron saint of communication—whose example reminds us of the power of clear, purposeful communication. We are seeking a Communications Associate who will partner with our Communications Director and help amplify the stories of our students, faculty, and programs through social media, graphic design, and thoughtful website management. In today’s evolving digital landscape, this role also invites creativity in leveraging emerging tools, including AI, to expand our reach and strengthen our message. If you’re someone who collaborates openly, embraces feedback, and is energized by mission-driven storytelling, we would love to meet you.

This role will focus on content creation, brand consistency, and audience engagement across various channels, including social media, the school website, print materials, photography, and videography. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in website maintenance, graphic design, social media management, writing and editing. Experience in photography and videography is preferred, as these skills greatly enhance the role.

This role involves producing high-quality content for the school’s magazine (published every other year) and annual report, as well as helping develop new media projects such as video histories, and digital storytelling initiatives that highlight student life, faith formation, and the arts. As technology and media evolve—especially in the age of artificial intelligence—this position calls for someone eager to grow with these changes and use them wisely.

Key Responsibilities

●      Graphic Design & Visual Content

○      Design and produce branded marketing materials (e.g., flyers, brochures, programs, banners, digital displays, social media graphics and more) using Adobe InDesign and Canva.

○      Capture photographs and create videography projects using mobile devices (and/or DSLR cameras) and basic editing tools (iMovie, Adobe Photoshop, or similar).

○      Edit, crop, and enhance images/videos to maintain a cohesive brand aesthetic for various purposes.

●      Social Media Management

○      Manage and grow Marin Catholic’s social media presence (Facebook & Instagram) by creating engaging, visually appealing, and relevant content.

○      Maintain a consistent social media presence by posting 2–3 times per week across platforms.

●      Website Management

○      Update and maintain the school’s website using Blackbaud K-12.

○      Create new pages for the website, as needed.

○      Coordinate with department heads and staff to keep pages current and visually compelling.

●      Content Creation & Editing

○      Write, edit, and proofread copy for social media, newsletters, emails, website, magazine, Annual Report, and more.

○      Ensure all content is on-brand, and consistent in style, quality, and tone.

●      Project Coordination

○      Collaborate with the Director of Communications to plan and execute communications campaigns, events, and other projects.

○      Assist with planning and executing photography and videography needs for events and promotional materials.

●      Administrative & Other Duties

○      Organize digital photography and video clips in school repositories. (Smugmug & Dropbox)

○      Help maintain school calendars.

○      Support the Director of Communications with additional tasks as needed.

Qualifications & Skills

●      Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

●      Practicing Catholic in good standing, preferred.

●      Demonstrated experience (1-2 years preferred) in communications, marketing, or related roles.

●      Possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills with a positive, engaging demeanor.

●      ​​Outgoing and confident communicator who thrives in collaborative environments.

●      Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Canva for graphic design.

●      Experience with Blackbaud K-12 (or similar CMS) for website management.

●      Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with attention to detail.

●      Familiarity with Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive) for collaboration.

●      Knowledge of social media platforms and best practices for engagement.

●      Basic photography and videography skills, including the ability to capture and edit images and footage using mobile devices and simple editing software (iMovie or comparable).

●      Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

●      Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

●      Passion for education and a desire to uphold the mission and values of Marin Catholic.

Work Schedule & Compensation

●      Full time/week position; specific schedule to be determined in coordination with the Director of Communications.

●      The Communications Associate role will be based on-site and will need to work in various campus locations.

●      The annualized salary for this position is $74K-$84K commensurate with experience.

●      Full-time employees at Marin Catholic  are eligible for benefits including, health and dental insurance, health and dependent care flex plan, Archdiocesan pension and 403b.

If this position looks like a great fit for you hit the APPLY NOW button below to submit your Cover Letter and Resume.  We look forward to talking to you soon!