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.