About the Cristo Rey Network
The Cristo Rey Network is the largest network of high schools in the country enrolling only low-income youth. Comprised of 40 Catholic, college preparatory schools serving 12,600 students across 23 states, the Cristo Rey Network delivers a distinctive approach to inner-city education to equip students with the knowledge, character, and skills to transform their lives. From freshman year, Cristo Rey schools establish a culture of high expectations by blending rigorous academics, four years of professional work experience through the Corporate Work Study program, Catholic educational values, and support for students to and through college. The impact is clear: Cristo Rey graduates enroll and graduate from college at twice the rate of their low-income high school graduates.
Position Summary
The Cristo Rey Network seeks a Director of Communications to be a strategic, collaborative partner on the national office Advancement Team. This cross-functional role will manage the national office’s strategic commitments to broaden the movement’s national visibility and deepen engagement of internal and external stakeholders.
Candidates must desire to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and be successful in balancing multiple job tasks simultaneously.
What You’ll Do
Strategic Communication
- Develop, organize, and implement a comprehensive branding and communications plan for target audiences including donors, member school leaders, member school alumni, university partners, corporate partners, religious sponsors and general community advocates. Manage contact lists for all target audiences.
- Manage the network-wide implementation of and fidelity to the Communications Style Guide and disseminate updates with current and future Network schools.
Digital
- Website: Manage copywriting, SEO optimization, and ongoing development and updates to internal and external websites.
- E-Newsletters: Write, design, and publish all national office recurring e-newsletters for target audiences.
- Social Media: Manage the national office’s social media platforms including Facebook (@CristoReyNetwork), Instagram (@cristoreynetwork and @cristoreynetworkalumni) and LinkedIn (Cristo Rey Network).
- Manage and analyze metrics across all digital platforms to inform future communications and practices.
Public Relations
- Create and implement a series of targeted, focused public relations initiatives and media relation efforts to expand the awareness of the Cristo Rey Network.
- Identify, secure, and manage speaking engagements and other related activity for the President and CEO, and other subject matter experts.
Design
- Lead creative development of national office print and digital communications materials. Major annual publications include Annual Report and Alumni 40 under 40.
- Support content development and production of resources requested by national office team, not limited to direct mail, video production, event promotion, and storytelling.
Professional Development
- Mobilize and lead collaboration among network-wide communications cohort, comprised of colleagues from every Cristo Rey Network school.
Who You Are
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 7+ years of communications experience
- Strong computer and design skills (e.g. Canva, Google Workspace, CMS), comfortable with online applications
- Meticulous attention to detail; results-driven and solutions oriented
- Exceptional writing, editing, and oral communication skills
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities, and complete work in a timely and accurately manner
- Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
- Demonstrated commitment to the Catholic mission of the Cristo Rey Network
Job Location
This position is based in the Cristo Rey Network national office in downtown Chicago, IL
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