Job Description
Position Title: Marketing and Communications Associate
Department: Marketing and Communications
Reports to: Director of Strategic Marketing and Communications
Status: Full-time / 40 Hours per week FLSA: Non-Exempt
Job Summary
Marymount High School seeks a dynamic, creative, and detail-oriented Marketing & Communications Associate to support the day-to-day execution of the school’s communications and marketing strategy. This role is responsible for producing content, photographing, and taking videos of daily school life, managing social platforms, and assisting with the promotion of school programs and events.
Working closely with the Director of Strategic Marketing and Communications, this position plays a hands-on role in bringing Marymount’s story to life through writing, photography, videography, social media, and design, while ensuring consistency, accuracy, and timeliness across all communications.
The ideal candidate is a strong writer, talented photographer, and visual storyteller who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys both creative and production work, and can manage multiple priorities with precision and follow-through.
This position requires some evening and weekend work.
Role And Responsibilities
Primary Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Content Creation & Storytelling

• Write, edit, and format content for weekly parent newsletter, website updates, and social media
• Assist in drafting school announcements, invitation language, and other school communications
• Support storytelling by developing compelling stories for the web and print that highlight Marymount’s students, academic programming, co-curriculars, and community impact (this will require attending classes, student events, and more)
  

Photography and Video

• Capture and edit photos and videos at school events and programs
• Produce short-form video and visual content for social media and marketing use
• Assist in organizing and maintaining photo and video assets.
• Portrait photography of all sports teams and travel to at least one competition event per sport per season
  

Graphic Design & Visual Content

• Design graphics and marketing materials for events, programs, and school initiatives
• Create flyers, invitations, digital signage, banners, and promotional assets for use across platforms and media
• Follow established brand guidelines to ensure visual consistency
• Coordinate placement of print advertisements
  

Social Media and Digital Platforms

• Support the day-to-day management of Marymount’s social media accounts
• Create, schedule, and publish daily content across platforms that brings the Marymount experience to life and stay current with social media trends.
• Monitor engagement, create strategies to increase followers, and assist in tracking performance metrics
• Maintain digital display screens across the campus
  

Website Management

• Update and maintain the school website, including event pages, news articles, and general content updates
• Upload graphics, manage links, and ensure content accuracy
  

Event Marketing & Support
Assist in promoting school events through digital and print communications
Collaboration & Project Support

• Work closely with the Director of Strategic Marketing and Communications to understand the communication needs across Admissions, Development, Student Life, and Academics
• Participate in team meetings and project check-ins
• Manage multiple assignments with attention to detail and deadlines
• Respond to time-sensitive requests for content, photography, design, and updates
  

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with an acute attention to detail
• Experience creating content across email, web, social media, and print
• Strong photography skills, including experience with DSLR or mirrorless cameras
• Experience with video editing and short-form content creation preferred
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (particularly InDesign and Illustrator), Google Workspace, Office Suites, macOS operating system, and related applications
• Familiarity with website content management systems (currently using Blackbaud)
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Demonstrates a collaborative, flexible, and proactive approach to work, and contributes to a positive, energetic, and supportive team culture
• Experience in an independent school or mission-driven organization preferred
• Demonstrates an understanding of and respect for Marymount High School’s Catholic-Independent school identity and mission
• This position requires some evening and weekend work
  

Education And/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 2-4 years of experience in marketing, communications, photography, digital media, or a related field
  

Great Benefits We Offer

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, including employer-paid premiums for HMO and DHMO plans (option to upgrade to PPO), as well as PPO vision for employees.
• Employee Assistance Program and mental health resources
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Cafe allowance – lunch is on us!
• Professional development support
• Relocation Assistance
• Paid holidays