Director of Communications

Director of Communications

Bishop OConnell High School seeks a creative and mission-driven Director of Communications for the current school year.

The Director of Communications reports to the Head of School and is responsible for planning coordinating and implementing all external communications in support of the schools Catholic mission identity and strategic goals. This role promotes the schools mission achievements and student life to the school community and beyond while ensuring accuracy clarity and consistency across all platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Communications

Develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy aligned with the schools mission and strategic plan.

Serve as a key partner to the schools leadership team on communications and public relations matters.

Ensure consistent branding messaging and visual identity across all forms of media.

Marketing and Public Relations

Promote the school to prospective families and the wider community.

Review marketing campaigns for admissions enrollment advancement and major school initiatives.

Manage media relations including press releases media inquiries and crisis communications often in coordination with the Diocesan media office.

Digital Media and Print Materials

Oversee content creation for the school website social media email communications and publications.

Produce the Weekly KnightLine e-newsletter for students faculty and families.

Work with Admissions and Advancement staff to review all outreach media for clarity consistency and engagement/appeals. Work collaboratively with a multitude of offices and programs across the school to support the development review and production of printed materials and messaging needs.

Qualifications

Required

Bachelors degree in communications marketing journalism public relations or a related field

Minimum of ten years experience in communications marketing or public relations

Competence working with content management systems for websites and other public facing applications

Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills

A team player with meticulous attention to detail

Preferred

Experience in a Catholic school parish diocese or faith-based organization

Knowledge of Catholic teachings culture and school environments

Skills in photography and photo editing

Personal Characteristics

Enthusiastic commitment to the mission of Catholic education

Professional discretion and sound judgment

Collaborative creative and service-oriented mindset

Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

Willingness to roll up your sleeves to get the job done

Always looking for ways to make the constituent experience better

To Apply

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest resume a writing sample and three (3) professional references to Mrs. Meghan Lonergan Dean of Mission at

Required Experience:

Director

Key Skills
Crisis Management,Marketing,Public Relations,Fundraising,Media Relations,Constant Contact,Strategic Planning,Social Media Management,Team Management,Public Speaking,Wordpress,Writing Skills
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1