ABOUT NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL
Notre Dame High School, a Catholic, college preparatory school sponsored by the Congregation of Holy Cross, educates the hearts and minds of students who are diverse in ethnicity, talent, and culture. As a community of faith, Notre Dame strives to form each student – spiritually, intellectually, and socially – to recognize the dignity of all persons and to serve the evolving needs of the world. Notre Dame faculty are expected to be men and women of integrity and able to espouse Catholic, Holy Cross, and Notre Dame mission values that will set a positive example for all students.
OVERVIEW OF POSITION
The Director of External Communications leads Notre Dame High School's external communications strategy, advancing the school's brand, voice, and public reputation. This role sets editorial direction and produces written content across school channels, oversees the school website and social media presence setting strategy and standards, and serves as the lead coordinator for communications during emergencies and crises. The Director works closely with leadership, advancement, and administration to ensure consistent, on-brand messaging school-wide.
Responsibilities include:
- Editorial & Content Strategy
- Branding, Website & Social Media Oversight
- Public Relations & Community Engagement
- Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in communications, public relations, or marketing ideally in education or non-profit.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
- Experience with media relations and public speaking.
- Familiarity with Blackbaud Raiser's Edge and fundraising communications
- Experience overseeing (not necessarily executing) website content management and social media programs.
- Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
- Familiarity with brand management principles and content management systems.
- Project management skills with the ability to handle multiple deadlines.
- Crisis communications experience preferred.
- Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Cloud suite
- Commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in educational practices aligned with Notre Dame's Holy Cross Catholic mission
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in communications, public relations, or marketing
- Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills
- Experience with media relations and public speaking
- Familiarity with Blackbaud Raiser's Edge and fundraising communications
- Experience overseeing website content management and social media programs
- Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders
- Familiarity with brand management principles and content management systems
- Crisis communications experience
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud
- Commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion aligned with Notre Dame's Holy Cross Catholic mission
What We Do
Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks, California, is a co-ed Catholic college preparatory high school founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross in 1947. The school provides a rigorous academic curriculum focused on the development of student learners as ethical people of service, preparing them for success in higher education while fostering spiritual, intellectual, and social growth within a diverse community of faith.
