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Full-Time Director of Marketing and Development
Immaculate Heart Central School
Immaculate Heart Central, a Catholic school serving students in PreK through Grade 12, is seeking a dynamic, mission-driven Director of Marketing and Development to join our leadership team.
The Director of Marketing and Development will play an integral role in advancing the mission and long-term success of Immaculate Heart Central by strengthening the school’s public presence, increasing awareness of its academic and faith-based experience, supporting enrollment growth and building meaningful relationships with families, alumni, donors, parish communities and other supporters.
This position offers an opportunity for a strategic and relationship-oriented professional to make a meaningful impact on the school community while developing and executing initiatives that support IHC’s enrollment, fundraising, communications and institutional advancement goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a comprehensive marketing and communications strategy that reflects the school’s Catholic mission and values.
- Promote the school’s academic excellence, faith formation, student experiences, and community through print, digital, and social media.
- Manage the school’s website, social media platforms, newsletters, and other communications.
- Create compelling content, including stories, photographs, videos, and promotional materials.
- Coordinate enrollment marketing initiatives, open houses, admissions events, and community outreach.
- Develop and execute annual fundraising and development strategies.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with alumni, parents, grandparents, donors, parish communities, and other supporters.
- Plan and coordinate fundraising events, annual giving campaigns, and donor communications.
- Identify and cultivate prospective donors and support grant-writing and major-gift initiatives.
- Maintain accurate donor records and provide regular reports on marketing and development activities.
- Collaborate with the principal, faculty, staff, and school leadership to advance institutional goals.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations, business, nonprofit management, or a related field.
- Experience in marketing, fundraising, development, communications, or a related role.
- Strong written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to create engaging content and manage multiple projects independently.
- Familiarity with social media, website management, and digital marketing tools.
- Experience with donor relations, fundraising campaigns, or nonprofit development preferred.
- Commitment to the mission and values of Catholic education.
- Ability to work collaboratively with school leadership, families, parish communities, and supporters.
What We Offer
- A mission-centered, faith-filled school community.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students and families.
- A collaborative and supportive professional environment.
- Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience.
To Apply: Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Amy Mitchell, Principal, at amy.mitchell@ihcschool.org.
Immaculate Heart Central is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a welcoming and supportive community for all students and employees.
Overview
Pay: $45,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,000