Director of Marketing and Communications

Director of Marketing and Communications Kansas City Christian School Association Prairie Village, KS Job Details Full-time 23 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Career development plan Retirement plan Qualifications Community relationship building Full Job Description About Kansas City Christian School Kansas City Christian School is a Christ-centered educational institution committed to academic excellence, spiritual formation, and nurturing the whole child. In partnership with families, we prepare students to follow Christ and lead with wisdom, character, and service. Position Overview KCC is seeking a creative, strategic, and mission-minded Director of Marketing & Communications to lead the school's brand, messaging, and storytelling efforts. This role is responsible for ensuring consistent, compelling communication that supports enrollment, strengthens community engagement, and advances the mission of Kansas City Christian School. The ideal candidate is a gifted communicator who enjoys building relationships, telling meaningful stories, and creating content that reflects the life and culture of the school. This individual will serve as the steward of the KCC brand and help communicate the impact of Christian education to current families, prospective families, alumni, donors, churches, and the broader community. Primary Responsibilities Marketing Strategy & Brand Management Develop and execute a comprehensive marketing and communications strategy aligned with the school's mission and strategic priorities Ensure consistent branding, messaging, and visual identity across all platforms and materials Oversee brand standards, logo usage, and overall school presentation Develop and manage an annual communications calendar to support school initiatives, enrollment efforts, fundraising campaigns, and major events Monitor and evaluate marketing effectiveness through analytics and reporting, providing recommendations for continuous improvement Content Creation & Storytelling Create and manage engaging content across digital and print platforms Capture and share stories that highlight student life, faculty, events, athletics, and school impact Partner with faculty and staff to identify and develop meaningful content opportunities Coordinate photography and visual content that authentically reflects the KCC experience Maintain a library of photos, videos, and marketing assets for future use Digital Presence & Communications Manage and maintain the school's website, app, and social media platforms Oversee social media strategy, content creation, posting, and engagement Manage digital marketing efforts, including advertising campaigns as appropriate Monitor website traffic, social media engagement, and campaign performance to evaluate effectiveness and inform future strategy Admissions Marketing Support Collaborate with the Director of Admissions to support enrollment goals through marketing campaigns, promotional materials, presentations, and outreach content Help attract mission-aligned families through compelling messaging and storytelling Support admissions events through marketing and promotional efforts Manage and optimize the school's presence on the Niche platform, utilizing available tools, analytics, and marketing opportunities to increase visibility and support enrollment growth Publications & Internal Communications Oversee production of school publications, newsletters, handbooks, annual reports, and major announcements Ensure clarity, consistency, and quality across all school communications Partner with the Executive Assistant and administration to align messaging with leadership priorities Assist leadership in developing and executing crisis, emergency, and sensitive communications as needed Event Promotion & Community Engagement Promote major school events through marketing and communication channels Develop event-related content and promotional materials Support visibility and engagement for school programs, athletics, and community initiatives Foster positive relationships with churches, community partners, alumni, and local media outlets Serve as an ambassador for the KCC brand within the broader community Qualifications A committed follower of Jesus Christ with a lifestyle and testimony consistent with the mission of Kansas City Christian School Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Graphic Design, or a related field preferred Exceptional written, verbal, and visual communication skills Strong organizational and project management abilities Experience managing websites, social media platforms, and digital marketing campaigns Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar design tools preferred Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a variety of stakeholders Creative thinker with strong attention to detail Positive, flexible, and servant-hearted attitude Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience Health insurance and retirement plan Ongoing professional development opportunities Tuition discounts for enrolled children (if applicable)