Marketing and Advancement Services Coordinator

Duties and Responsibilities

Working closely with the Advancement Director and collaborating with the Admissions

and Enrollment Coordinator, the Marketing and Advancement Services Coordinator

advances the mission of the Columbus Catholic Schools by supporting the Advancement

Director through comprehensive advancement services, while also marketing a mission-

aligned, positive image of the Columbus Catholic Schools in the community.

Working the Advancement office, the Marketing and Advancement Services Coordinator

will help create an efficient and task orientated office.

Advancement Services

 Administrative support for Advancement Director as needed to support:

o Constituent relations: engaging multiple constituencies more actively in the life

and mission of the school system

o Special events: coordination and logistics for events that raise funds, build

community and cultivate major donors

o Annual fund: broad base funding from multiple constituencies in all amounts to

support annual budget and provide a “silent scholarship” to all students

o Major gifts: Gifts in excess of $25,000 which generally require specific cultivation

and stewardship efforts in close collaboration with the Advancement Director

o Special campaigns as needed for sustainability, capital projects, or endowment

o Planned giving: charitable gifts that are planned as part of a donor’s estate

o Grant research, writing and reporting: prepare grants for approval by

Advancement Director and/or President

 Maintain the advancement/donor database

 Ensure timely gift acknowledgement and stewardship

 Promote and track annual fund giving

 Assist with special events coordination and logistics

 Serve as a member of the Advancement Department team with shared accountability for

department goals and initiatives.

Marketing

 Develop and implement annual marketing plan for Columbus Catholic Schools focused

on mission-aligned image, advancement, and enrollment

 Website administration and maintenance

 Content creation and posting calendar for social media

 Create press releases and promote earned media through print and news media outlets

 Support administrative leaders and assistants with internal communication needs (parent

newsletters, emergency communications, etc.)

 Content creation for advancement, including but not limited to alumni newsletter, annual

fund mailers, annual magazine, event marketing (support event committees)

 Content creation for enrollment, including but not limited to admissions marketing

mailers, social media posts and Choice enrollment marketing

 Brand management through ensuring the Columbus brand and logo are properly

represented in the public eye

Other duties as assigned by the Advancement Director and in support of the Admissions and

Enrollment Coordinator.

Qualifications

 Alignment and understanding of the mission and vision of Columbus Catholic Schools

 Powered by prayer and conviction of faith in Jesus Christ; practicing Catholic preferred

 Bachelor’s degree in administration, marketing, communications, or a similar field

preferred

 Strong in organizational and project management skills, with attention to detail

 Team player with strong work ethic and communication skills

 Experience in marketing and communications; ministry or non-profit experience

preferred

 Experience in advancement efforts such as fundraising, events, and annual fund drives

 Strong computer skills including database and website management

Physical Requirements

 Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.

 Ability to operate standard office software.

 Occasional lifting of office materials weighing up to 25 pounds.

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $60,000