Director of Communications and Marketing — Malden, MA

About vZEVCE rrKuRHskmAWKeM xAmkDPcX is seeking a strategic and creative Director of Communications and Marketing to help shape and elevate the school's story, strengthen its brand, and deepen its connections with the communities it serves. As a dynamic, mission-driven GfpjMeJG school serving students in grades 6–12 in a co-divisional model, ajdqs9 NhN9JVWW is experiencing exciting growth and continued momentum. This is an opportunity for a communications leader to build upon that momentum, bringing the school's distinctive identity, academic excellence, student experiences, and Xaverian values to life through compelling storytelling and innovative marketing strategies.

Reporting to the President, the Director will lead the development and execution of an integrated communications and marketing strategy that advances enrollment, strengthens constituent engagement, enhances the school's visibility, and positions ajdqs9 NhN9JVWW for continued success. The ideal candidate is a skilled storyteller, strategic thinker, and collaborative leader who understands how powerful communications can build community, inspire confidence, and bring an organization's mission to life.

This position is on site, Monday through Friday.

Essential ResponsibilitiesCommunications Strategy & Leadership• Develop and implement a comprehensive, multi-channel communications strategy aligned with WFTE8t Ypd8v9Ch’F mission, strategic priorities, and institutional goals.

• Serve as the primary communications advisor to the President and senior leadership team.

• Establish consistent messaging, tone, and visual standards across school communications.

• Manage the school’s communications calendar and coordinate messaging across academic, admissions, advancement, athletics, student life, and alumni programs.

• Develop communications plans for major institutional initiatives, announcements, events, and strategic priorities.

• Advise school leaders and departments on effective communications.

Storytelling & Content Development• Identify and develop compelling stories that showcase the people, programs, accomplishments, and GfpjMeJG identity of ajdqs9 NhN9JVWW.

• Write and edit a broad range of communications, including news releases, feature stories, newsletters, speeches, website content, announcements, talking points, and leadership communications.

• Develop content that highlights student success, faculty excellence, alumni achievements, athletics, service, faith formation, and the overall student experience.

• Oversee photography, video, graphic design, and other multimedia storytelling initiatives.

• Build a strong editorial voice that reflects WFTE8t Ypd8v9Ch’F tradition, mission, and forward-looking vision.

Digital & Social Media• Oversee the school’s website content and digital communications strategy.

• Develop and manage an engaging social media presence across appropriate platforms.

• Create and maintain an editorial calendar for digital and social content.

• Monitor engagement and analytics and use data to improve communications effectiveness.

• Ensure digital communications are timely, accurate, compelling, and consistent with institutional messaging and brand standards.

Media & Public Relations• Identify opportunities to generate positive media coverage of WFTE8t Ypd8v9Ch’F programs, people, accomplishments, and community impact.

• Prepare press releases, media statements, talking points, and other public-facing materials.

• Coordinate media interviews and prepare school representatives for media engagements.

• Develop and implement communications strategies for sensitive or crisis-related situations in collaboration with school leadership.

Internal Communications• Strengthen communication among school leadership, faculty, staff, students, and families.

• Develop effective internal communications channels and processes.

• Support the President and senior leadership with messages to the school community.

• Ensure important institutional information is communicated clearly, consistently, and on a timely basis.

Advancement, Admissions & Community Engagement• Partner closely with the Admissions and Enrollment team to communicate the distinctive value and experience of a ajdqs9 NhN9JVWW education.

• Collaborate with Advancement to support fundraising, donor communications, alumni engagement, and stewardship.

• Develop communications that strengthen alumni pride and connection to the school.

• Support major school events and initiatives with strategic communications, media relations, and promotional materials.

• Help position ajdqs9 NhN9JVWW as a leading GfpjMeJG secondary school in the Greater Boston community.

Brand Management• Serve as a steward of the ajdqs9 NhN9JVWW brand and institutional identity.

• Establish and maintain communications standards for written, visual, and digital materials.

• Ensure consistency across school publications, digital platforms, signage, presentations, marketing materials, and external communications.

• Collaborate with internal teams and outside vendors, agencies, photographers, designers, and other creative partners as appropriate.

Qualifications• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, English, or a related field.

• 10 to 15 + years of communications experience in GfpjMeJG or Independent education or large nonprofit required

• Exceptional writing, editing, storytelling, and interpersonal communication skills. Produces clear, polished, engaging content for a variety of audiences and formats.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute an integrated communications strategy.

• Experience managing websites, social media, email communications, and digital content.

• Strong media relations and public relations experience.

• Excellent project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Strong judgment, discretion, and professionalism when handling confidential or sensitive matters.

• Experience working collaboratively with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.

• Familiarity with photography, video, graphic design, and digital content production.

• Experience with communications analytics and digital engagement metrics.

• Understanding of GfpjMeJG education and the mission of a GfpjMeJG school.

• Experience with enrollment marketing, advancement communications, or alumni relations.

• Experience managing communications during institutional change or crisis.

• Familiarity with common content management systems, email marketing platforms, social media management tools, and analytics platforms.

• May require occasional evening or weekend hours.

• Must be able to pass a background check including a CORI and fingerprints.

How to ApplyInterested candidates should submit a cover letter and résumé to Kathryn Mageary, Director of Human Resources. Email: ••••••••