Cristo Rey Charleston High School is looking for its founding Coordinator of Communications & Operations. This dynamic role blends marketing, social media management, event planning, and executive assistant responsibilities to support the founding years of Cristo Rey Charleston High School. This role supports the President and the Leadership Team in building and advancing our school’s vision. This is a uniquely dynamic role that combines strategic communications, event coordination, community engagement, and executive-level administrative support. The Coordinator of Communications & Operations will be hired by and report to Cristo Rey Charleston High School’s President.About the PositionMarketing- Develop and implement a comprehensive social media strategy — create and manage content across platforms, engage audiences, and build community.- Draft and disseminate newsletters, press releases, brochures, and key communications that reflect the school’s mission and values.- Contribute to the development of the school’s brand identity as the institution grows.- Maintain and update website content — news, announcements, events, and impact stories.- Capture photos/videos and compile stories that highlight student achievements, community events, and school life.Events & Community Engagement- Support the School Leadership Team in planning, coordinating, and executing school events: open houses, information sessions, community outreach, donor events, and student/family gatherings.- Manage logistics: scheduling, invitations, registrations, materials, décor, volunteer coordination, vendor relations, and post-event follow-up.- Cultivate a welcoming, inclusive environment that reflects the school’s mission and values.- Build and maintain relationships with families, community partners, donors, and other stakeholders.Administrative & Operational Support- Provide high-level administrative support to the President: calendar management, scheduling, meeting coordination, and preparation of materials.- Coordinate correspondence and follow-up tasks.- Assist in preparing reports, presentations, and board/leadership materials.- Support day-to-day office operations and project tracking in a fast-paced, growing organization.Professional Qualifications and Personal Qualities- Familiarity with social media platforms and basic design or content creation tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Express)- Bachelor’s Degree- Comfortable with scheduling software, project management tools, and standard office applications- Able to work independently, manage priorities, and maintain discretion in handling sensitive information- 2+ years of relevant experience preferred- Understands and embraces our identity as a Catholic school for students of all faiths as well as the mission of Cristo Rey schools- Open and flexible problem solver ready to support school leadership- Demonstrated commitment to working with diverse communities- Demonstrated organizational skills, attention to detail, and capacity to manage multiple simultaneous tasks- Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with faculty, students, parents, business partners, volunteers, and donorsSalary Range$50,000 to $60,000 and benefits.Application ProcessSubmit a cover letter, resume, marketing sample(s), and three references to careers@cristoreycharleston.org. Interviews will take place in January/February, with the ability to begin service ASAP.