Director of Marketing & Communications

Omaha, NE (On-site)

$55K/yr – $65K/yrDirector/Executive3+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead Mercy High School Omaha’s marketing and communications strategy, brand, and storytelling to support enrollment, fundraising, and mission alignment.

  • Own multi-channel marketing and editorial planning with cross-functional partners.
  • Must-have: 2-3 years in marketing/communications and strong writing.
  • Standout: Experience shaping brand across print, digital, and events with vendor management.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive marketing and communications strategy aligned with institutional priorities.
  • Serve as brand steward, ensuring consistent voice, visual identity, and messaging across all channels.
  • Create and manage editorial calendar and content strategy.
  • Develop a strategic dashboard to track/evaluate key marketing/communication strategies
  • Leverage technology tools to create branding messages
  • Oversee production of print and digital materials including newsletters, annual reports, appeal materials, event collateral, website content, and social media.
  • Lead storytelling initiatives that highlight student success, alumnae impact, and donor philanthropy.
  • Collaborate closely with Advancement to support fundraising campaigns.
  • Oversee website strategy, content updates, and optimization.
  • Manage social media strategy and analytics.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field.
  • 2-3 years of progressive experience in marketing or communications
  • Strong writing, editing, and storytelling ability.
  • Experience managing brand strategy and multi-channel campaigns.
  • Strategic thinker with strong project management skills.
  • Willingness to explore technology tools to assist with efficiency/effectiveness
  • Passion for Mercy’s mission and Catholic education.
  • Strong communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups
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    Mercy High School - Omaha

    Mercy High School of Omaha, Nebraska, is a private, Catholic, all-girls high school sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. We empower young women to achieve their full potential in a diverse, supportive and academic-centered community.

    Founded in 1955
    Omaha, Nebraska, USA
    53 employees (6 in marketing)

    Traffic Signals

    Monthly Visitors
    5K
    Traffic Source Mix
    Search
    48.9%
    Direct
    32.1%
    Referral
    4.8%
    Social
    13.1%
    Paid
    1.1%

    Headcount Trend

    Current headcount: ~53

    Marketing Team

    Marketing Team Size
    6 (11% of company)