OUR MISSION
At Cristo Rey Charleston High School, we believe that every student deserves access to a quality, college-preparatory education. We are building a mission-driven school rooted in opportunity, equity, and long-term success for our students. Cristo Rey Charleston High School is the 42nd Cristo Rey Model school in the United States and will open to students in August of 2027. The Cristo Rey Network of high schools delivers a career focused, college preparatory education in the Catholic tradition for students of all faiths with limited economic resources, uniquely integrating rigorous academic curricula with four years of professional work experience and support to and through college. We partner with educators, businesses and communities to enable students to fulfill their aspirations for a lifetime of success.
POSITION OVERVIEW
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 ideal candidate embraces an entrepreneurial mindset and thrives in a start-up environment where passion, adaptability, and creativity are essential. This role offers significant opportunities to influence how the school is perceived — and to shape how we grow and serve our families, students, donors, and broader community. This position reports to the President.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
MARKETING
● 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 AND 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.
QUALIFICATIONS
● Bachelor’s degree required.
● 2+ years of relevant experience preferred.
● Strong communication and storytelling skills.
● Organized, proactive, and mission-aligned.
● Entrepreneurial mindset suited for a start-up environment.
● Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; strong interpersonal and storytelling ability.
● Demonstrated organizational skills, attention to detail, and capacity to manage multiple simultaneous tasks.
● Familiarity with social media platforms and basic design or content creation tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Express).
● Comfortable with scheduling software, project management tools, and standard office applications.
● Able to work independently, manage priorities, and maintain discretion in handling sensitive information.
WHY JOIN US
● Be part of an innovative school model serving underserved students.
● Help build South Carolina’s first Cristo Rey high school from the ground up.
● Collaborative, mission-driven work environment.
● Opportunities for growth as the school expands.
HOW TO APPLY
Submit your resume, cover letter, list of 3 references and marketing sample(s) to careers@cristoreycharleston.org.
Salary Range: