Description
Type: Open to discussing full/part time options
School Year: 2025-26
Reports to: Head of School, Associate Head for Admissions and Community Engagement
About Us:
Bishop Garcia Diego is a small, close-knit Catholic high school committed to providing an excellent education rooted in faith, academic rigor, and personal development. We are seeking a dynamic and creative Marketing Specialist to join our team, responsible for overseeing our marketing strategies across various platforms, including social media, website management, and digital/print advertisements.
Position Overview:
The Marketing Specialist will play a key role in promoting the school’s mission, programs, and events. This individual will be responsible for developing and executing marketing campaigns, maintaining the school’s digital presence, and creating print and digital advertisements that resonate with prospective students, parents, and the community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Social Media Management:
- Develop and execute social media campaigns across platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X, etc.).
- Curate and schedule engaging content that highlights school events, achievements, and student life.
- Monitor social media trends and engage with followers to foster community interaction.
- Analyze social media metrics and adjust strategies to improve engagement.
- Website Management:
- Maintain and update the school’s website to ensure it is informative, user-friendly, and visually appealing.
- Collaborate with faculty and staff to ensure the website is up-to-date with news, events, and relevant information.
- Improve SEO (Search Engine Optimization) to ensure the website ranks well on search engines.
- Digital & Print Advertising:
- Design and manage digital ad campaigns (Google Ads, Facebook Ads, etc.) to drive awareness and enrollment.
- Create eye-catching print advertisements, brochures, and flyers for school events and recruitment efforts.
- Collaborate with external vendors (printers, designers) for production of materials.
- Marketing Strategy & Reporting:
- Develop and implement an annual marketing plan to drive enrollment and strengthen the school’s brand.
- Track and report on marketing campaign performance using analytics tools
- Assist in the creation of marketing materials, newsletters, and email campaigns.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
- Proven experience (2+ years) in digital marketing, social media management, and/or graphic design.
- Strong knowledge of social media platforms, SEO strategies, and website content management systems.
- Proficiency in design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, etc.).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Passion for Catholic education and the mission of the school.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience in working within the education sector or a faith-based organization.
- Familiarity with email marketing platforms
- Video editing skills for creating engaging content for social media or websites.
To Apply:
Interested candidates are encouraged to review our school philosophy at www.bishopdiego.org. To apply for the position please provide the following to the physical mail or email address below:
- Cover Letter
- Current Resume
- Portfolio (if available) showcasing your digital and print marketing work
No Phone Inquiries Please
Marketing Specialist
Attn: Ms. Karen Regan
Bishop Garcia Diego High School
4000 La Colina Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
kregan@bishopdiego.org
Bishop Garcia Diego High School provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.
Wage Range
The rate of pay offered to the selected candidate is based on internal pay policy and budget. New hires are commonly paid at the minimum of the wage range or within the lower part of the range. We consider a number of factors when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training and other department needs.
Information/Application Contact
Bishop Garcia Diego High School (Santa Barbara)
4000 La Colina Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
kregan@bishopdiego.org