Communications and Marketing Manager

Position Description

Columbus Academy seeks a full-time Communications and Marketing Manager with responsibilities to begin in May 2026. This position is a part of the Development (fundraising) and External Relations team of Columbus Academy.

The individual selected for this position will be expected to carry out the following responsibilities:

• Assist with the school's various internal and external communications efforts, including email blasts and creating content for social media sites

• Take photographs and record video at school events, including evening and weekend events

• Coordinate photography/video schedule, archiving and image requests

• Maintain open communication with school constituencies

• Manage school website, including content and page creation, while performing routine checks to maintain timely information and functionality

• Advise and assist administration and other constituencies with promotional efforts, including design of event invitations, flyers, programs, yard signs, invitations and posters for a range of school events

• Assist with communications for summer programs, including promotional materials, photography and social media

Qualifications

Preferred candidates will possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher

• Minimum of five years experience in communications or marketing and in graphic design

• Must have experience as a content creator

• Experience in producing print and online publications, with extensive knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite products including InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator

• Professional writing and editing skills

• Experience creating and managing content for a range of social media outlets, as well as photography, video, logo and brand management

• Experience with website development, editing and management using a customized content management system

Physical Conditions

Candidates must be able to manage the following conditions:

• A fast-paced office environment requiring a high level of accuracy, a commitment to outstanding service and the ability to effectively multitask.

• Occasional additional hours as needed to meet required deadlines.

• A non-smoking campus.

Columbus Academy believes strongly in the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We strive to foster a diverse campus community, which recognizes the value of all persons regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual

orientation, disability or socioeconomic background.

Legal requirements: All Columbus Academy employees must pass required criminal records checks. Where appropriate, individuals

will also be required to provide proof of academic credentials.

Position Description

Columbus Academy seeks a full-time Communications and Marketing Manager with responsibilities to begin in May 2026. This position is a part of the Development (fundraising) and External Relations team of Columbus Academy.

The individual selected for this position will be expected to carry out the following responsibilities:

Assist with the school's various internal and external communications efforts, including email blasts and creating content for social media sites

Take photographs and record video at school events, including evening and weekend events

Coordinate photography/video schedule, archiving and image requests

Maintain open communication with school constituencies

Manage school website, including content and page creation, while performing routine checks to maintain timely information and functionality

Advise and assist administration and other constituencies with promotional efforts, including design of event invitations, flyers, programs, yard signs, invitations and posters for a range of school events

Assist with communications for summer programs, including promotional materials, photography and social media Qualifications

Preferred candidates will possess the following qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or higher

Minimum of five years experience in communications or marketing and in graphic design

Must have experience as a content creator

Experience in producing print and online publications, with extensive knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite products including InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator

Professional writing and editing skills

Experience creating and managing content for a range of social media outlets, as well as photography, video, logo and brand management

Experience with website development, editing and management using a customized content management system Physical Conditions

Candidates must be able to manage the following conditions:

A fast-paced office environment requiring a high level of accuracy, a commitment to outstanding service and the ability to effectively multitask.

Occasional additional hours as needed to meet required deadlines.

A non-smoking campus.