Communications Specialist & Work Study Manager

Cretin-Derham Hall is a Catholic co-educational high school serving students in grades nine through twelve. Co-sponsored by the Brothers of the Christian Schools and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, Cretin-Derham Hall is committed to Christian values and academic excellence. We educate young men and women of diverse abilities, cultures, and socioeconomic backgrounds for opportunities in post-secondary education. We are committed to the values of Catholic, Academic, Leadership, Community, Service, Diversity, and Equity. Position Summary The Communications Specialist & Work Study Manager is responsible for producing visual and digital media highlighting the vibrancy of CDH in support of our strategic marketing and communications plan and our mission. This position creates engaging digital content across multiple platforms, manages CDH's social media presence and supports marketing efforts. Additionally, as the Work Study Manager, this position manages and mentors a team of student workers across multiple departments (Advancement, Admissions, Communications, and Athletics/Activities) who assist with content creation, photography, videography, graphic design and social media account management. Essential Functions This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee in this position. Activities, duties, and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Communications Specialist:

• Collaborate with the Communications and Marketing team to determine CDH's digital identity and presence.
• Capture, edit and produce engaging visual and digital media that highlight student participation and achievements in Academics, JROTC, Fine and Performing Arts, and Athletics & Activities.
• Work closely with leaders across all departments to ensure that visual and digital media content enhances awareness and affinity for CDH among the school community, prospective families, alumni, and friends of the school.
• Manage and update CDH social media accounts and Athletics website in accordance with CDH policies, style guide and branding standards.
• Prepare editorial-style articles and other written content for digital and print media.
• Organize and maintain Athletics & Activities photo archive.
• Act as the primary liaison between the Communications and Athletic departments.
• Support media relations at the direction of the Directors of Communications and Athletics.

Work Study Manager:

• Coordinate the recruitment, orientation, and placement of student workers in multiple departments, including Academics, Advancement, Admissions, Communications, and Athletics & Activities, ensuring placements are in alignment with students' interests, skills, and experience.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the program, providing ongoing guidance, mentorship, training, and supervision for student workers.
• Oversee performance management and evaluations.
• Collaborate with the Facilities Department, to develop and implement employment processes and continuous improvement practices that lead to student, departmental, and mission success.
• Collaborate with departmental leaders to ensure supervisors set clear expectations, provide productive training, set achievable goals, and provide timely and constructive feedback for student worker teams to ensure a productive and meaningful experience.
• Develop and utilize systems to manage and maintain critical information on student outcomes.