Position Summary: The Creative Services Manager is responsible for translating Marist School’s brand, communications, and messaging into visual images and layouts for the purpose of engaging the school community and advancing the Marist mission. To accomplish this, the Creative Services Manager works collaboratively across campus and with external vendors to execute and manage communications initiatives that are effective, consistent, aesthetically pleasing, and brand affirming.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Taking direction from written or spoken ideas, create visual images, layouts, and other design concepts for print and digital communications materials, working with outside graphic designers as is necessary and budget allows
Serve as project manager and client service advocate for internal teams across campus, managing project timelines, ensuring timely project completion, and communicating status updates and clear expectations for project execution
Manage production process for communications projects by coordinating and maintaining relationships with outside graphic designers, printers, and other vendors, acquiring cost estimates as required
Maintain the school’s website utilizing an integrated content management system
Manage constituent database and distribution lists on website and email clients; provide user training as well as assistance for logins and settings; ensure database accuracy and manage annual database update process; create annual student directory
Create, edit, and send emails to segmented audiences; keep abreast of industry trends in digital communications
Steward Marist School’s editorial and brand standards by ensuring the consistency and visual integrity of Marist’s communications
Contribute visual and written content for communications projects including, but not limited to, website, social media platforms, Marist Matters magazine, Marist School News, the Philanthropy Report, and other Marist collateral materials
Measure the effectiveness of digital media efforts (website, emails) through metrics and analytics
Coordinate photography, serving as photographer and videographer as needed, and hiring and managing professional photographers and videographers for on-campus and other special events
Create brief, yet compelling video content that effectively conveys the Marist School brand to internal and external constituents, including developing story concepts, writing scripts, creating digital graphics, filming, editing, and production
Organize and maintain Marist’s photo and video archives and ensure supplies of collateral are organized and accessible
Handle daily budget management activities, including invoice coding and coordination with the Business Office
Other duties, as assigned
Experience and Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required
Degree in graphic design, communications, marketing, journalism, film/video production, or related field preferred
Two to four years progressive work experience
Demonstrable graphic design, photography, and in-house video-production skills
High proficiency with the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc…), Microsoft Office Suite, and Google Suite
Experience with content management systems with a basic understanding of web programming and HTML
Strong digital photography and video production skills
Ability to understand, capture, tell, and depict stories that convey the mission and tone of Marist School
Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills; knowledge of AP style a plus
Ability to work collaboratively and independently as part of a team
Superior client service and interpersonal skills with proven follow-through ability
Strong attention to detail and deadlines required; able to work quickly and accurately
Excellent project management, organization, and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
Must have a positive mindset and be flexible, adaptable, and able to multitask
Must possess an open-mind and a willingness to accept feedback and make changes to designs
Interested applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and portfolio for consideration.
The hours for this position are generally 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with occasional evening and weekend commitments. This is a year-round staff position.
About Marist School
Marist School is an independent, Roman Catholic, college-preparatory day school enrolling approximately 1,100 boys and girls in grades seven through twelve. The mission of Marist School to form the whole person in the image of Christ is created by blending three distinct traditions: the pursuit of academic excellence, the heritage of Catholic education, and the spirit of the Society of Mary. This mission is advanced through communal pursuit of excellence in academic, religious, extracurricular, leadership, and service programs.
