Communications Manager

Responsibilities

• Write, edit, design and work with vendors to print and mail publications, appeals and other printed materials. This includes but is not limited to:
• Semiannual Update booklets
• Annual report
• Christmas and Valentine cards
• Invitations to events
• Posters
• Weekly parish newsletter
• Remittance envelopes
• Enrollment materials
• Write appeal letters as needed for ACA and parish campaigns.
• With the Director of Communications, ensure that Ascension Catholic Church, ACA and its schools’ websites are regularly updated with comprehensive information about parish activity, student success, enrollment opportunities, invitations to provide financial support and volunteer opportunities.
• Take and edit photographs of school and parish events, classroom activities and extracurricular activities for use in social media, publications and websites.
• Ensure that ACA branding is used correctly across the Academy.
• Maintain relationships with vendors for web-related services.
• Assist Advancement Team members with large events and special projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism or related field.
• Three (3) years of relevant communications experience within a non-profit or faith-based organization and a strong understanding of donor-centric communications.
• At least two years of Adobe InDesign is required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of and experience with Salesforce.
• Skilled in photography and use of a camera (not a phone camera).
• Experience using WordPress.
• Experience with iMovie or similar application.
• Superior writing and editing skills with the ability to write and edit compelling materials succinctly and persuasively.
• Excellent networking and relationship-building skills; confidence interacting with diverse work styles, levels and functions.

Benefits

Ascension Catholic Academy provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees’ health, financial security, and work-life balance. Our benefits include medical and dental insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents, with options for a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), depending on the chosen health plan. Employees receive life insurance with the option for supplemental coverage, as well as long-term disability protection. We offer a 403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer match for retirement planning. Full benefit details, terms, and conditions are outlined in Ascension’s Employee Handbook and plan documents, available upon request. Eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on employment status and length of service.