Director of Marketing & Communications at Walsh Jesuit High School | Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Walsh Jesuit High School

Director of Marketing & Communications

Cuyahoga Falls, OH (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableDirector/Executive5+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own Walsh Jesuit’s brand and communications engine, balancing enrollment, fundraising and faith formation through a data-informed strategy, media relations, and digital/content leadership.

Marketing & Brand Strategy: Own the plan that connects enrollment goals, donor outreach and school identity with a clear, consistent message.
Communications & Media Relations: Build and maintain local and national media relationships to protect and amplify the school’s narrative.
Digital Strategy & Content Development: Guide social, website and content cadence in collaboration with the DCC for sustained audience engagement.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Growth & Brand Strategy: Develop and manage a data-informed marketing and communications plan aligned with enrollment, retention, fundraising, academics, mission, identity, and athletics.
Partnerships & Community: Identify and cultivate community partnerships to expand brand visibility and engagement.
Media Relations: Manage proactive and reactive media relations to protect and enhance Walsh Jesuit’s image and messaging.
Media Relationships: Establish and maintain relationships with local and national media outlets.
Digital Strategy: Oversee Digital Communications Coordinator and develop strategy for social media and the website in collaboration with the DCC.
Content & Publishing: Supervise content creation, publishing calendars, and engagement monitoring.
Internal Communications: Develop internal communication strategies that keep stakeholders informed and aligned.
Publications Oversight: Lead development, writing, and production of school-wide publications, including Walsh Jesuit’s magazine, Warrior Paths; review and approve all publications for brand consistency.
Faith Formation: Embrace Catholic/Christian values and participate in Ignatian formation activities and related events.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations or related field.
Minimum of five to seven years’ experience in a professional environment.
Demonstrated strategic thinking and creative problem-solving abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.
Experience using Canva, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Premiere Pro (preferred).
Commitment to Jesuit values and faith-based student formation.
Embrace and display Catholic/Christian values and spiritual life.

Preferred

Experience using Canva, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Premiere Pro (preferred).

Benefits

Walsh Jesuit is a wonderful community to be a part of, and the Director of Marketing and Communications will be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance immediately upon employment.
A 401k plan with matching contributions is available within the first month of employment along with generous paid time off.

Walsh Jesuit High School

Walsh Jesuit, a Catholic, college preparatory high school in the spirit of St. Ignatius Loyola, reaches beyond academic excellence to develop competence, conscience, and compassion within its graduates. As a Christ-centered community, we strive to be men and women for and with others.

Founded in 1964

Stow, Ohio, USA

165 employees (9 in marketing)

www.walshjesuit.org