Communications Specialist

Highlands Ranch, CO (On-site)

$64K/yr – $69K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 1 day ago

Job Summary

Own the end-to-end production and coordination of CHC's biweekly all-school newsletter, from planning to distribution, while guiding editorial quality across school communications.

  • End-to-end newsletter production and distribution across school channels
  • Editorial planning, content coordination, and stakeholder collaboration
  • Design, branding, and audience-focused communications across initiatives

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own the end-to-end production of CHC's biweekly all-school newsletter, including planning, content collection, writing, editing, design, testing, scheduling, and distribution.
  • Coordinate content with school leaders, faculty, and staff while proactively managing deadlines and follow-up.
  • Write, edit, and organize content to ensure communications are accurate, engaging, and aligned with CHC's mission and brand standards.
  • Create newsletter graphics and visual assets while maintaining a polished user experience.
  • Manage deployment through Mailchimp, including audience management, testing, and performance monitoring.
  • Partner with the Director of Communications & Marketing on editorial planning and continuous improvement.
  • Manage alternating-week Lower School newsletters.
  • Write, edit, proofread, and design communications and marketing materials supporting school initiatives, enrollment, advancement, and events.
  • Transform source material, notes, and contributor submissions into clear, concise, and audience-focused communications.
  • Create and adapt branded graphics and layouts using Canva or comparable design platforms.

Requirements

  • Must have a strong and growing relationship with Jesus Christ, evident in both personal and professional life.
  • Must agree with the mission, values, and faith statement of Cherry Hills Christian School.
  • Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, English, public relations, marketing, or a related field preferred. Equivalent professional experience and demonstrated success in communications, content creation, writing, editing, and project management will also be considered.
  • Three or more years of professional experience in communications, journalism, public relations, corporate communications, nonprofit communications, agency work, or a related field.
  • Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading, and content organization skills.
  • Strong interviewing, information-gathering, and relationship-building abilities.
  • Ability to transform incomplete, detailed, or complex information into concise, audience-focused communications.
  • Strong visual judgment and experience creating professional communication materials using Canva or a comparable platform.
  • Experience managing multiple projects, contributors, deadlines, and approval processes.
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through.

Preferred

  • Experience working in a Christian school, church, nonprofit, or other mission-driven organization.
  • Experience producing newsletters and managing email communications through Mailchimp or a similar platform.
  • Experience with school communications, family engagement, enrollment support, advancement communications, or community relations.
  • Experience designing print and digital publications from concept through final production.
  • Experience using FACTS or another student information system.
  • Experience developing landing pages, forms, resource hubs, or other digital communication tools.
  • Experience using engagement data and analytics to improve communications.
  • Familiarity with Canva and other design or creative production tools.
  • Experience collaborating with leadership, faculty, staff, volunteers, and external partners.
  • Demonstrated commitment to excellence, clarity, creativity, and thoughtful communication.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, 403B

Salaries

Posted range

$64K/yr – $69K/yr

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Cherry Hills Christian School · Highlands Ranch, CO · On-site