Communication and Events Coordinator

Job Title:

Communication and Events Coordinator

Reports to:

Director of Operations

Organizational Overview:
St. Joseph Montessori School is a Catholic Montessori School located in Columbus, Ohio, serving students 18 months through 8 th grade.

St. Joseph Montessori School (SJMS) was established in 1968 as a preschool preparation program for St. Joseph Academy, operated by the Sisters of Notre Dame. The Academy consisted of grades one through twelve. Recognizing the value of the Montessori approach to education, parents requested and were granted the extension of the program into the elementary school.

Although declining enrollment forced the closing of the 100-year-old high school in 1977, a cooperative effort between the Sisters and the parent body resulted in the transition of SJMS into a private Pre-K-8 Diocesan Montessori school with nonprofit status and an elected parent Board of Trustees.

In 2021, SJMS opened its first Toddler program, accepting students as young as 18 months of age. In 2023, St. Joseph Montessori School became the first American Montessori Society Accredited Montessori School in Central Ohio and is 1 of 222 AMS accredited schools worldwide.

We offer an alternative educational program to families in Central Ohio, serving families from 44 different zip codes. Our school is located in a vibrant and historic residential neighborhood minutes from Downtown Columbus and The Ohio State University. We have made many additions to the school, such as adding a new library, a greenhouse, and multiple classrooms to accommodate our expanding population.

The Montessori Method allows students to learn and receive individualized lessons in small group settings with a low student-teacher ratio. Students learn to become independent, confident, and curious learners. They thrive in a peaceful environment while developing a responsibility for themselves and the natural world.

School Mission:
St. Joseph Montessori School provides a Montessori Catholic learning community that honors the whole child and their immense potential.
School Vision:
To be a school of choice sought out by Central Ohio families attracted to the power of the Montessori Method of educating children in a diverse, engaging, and compassionate community.

Position Overview:

The Communication and Events Coordinator eph Montessori School plays an essential role in building connections, strengthening community, and sharing the story of SJMS. This position goes beyond communicating information and coordinating events, it is about bringing the spirit of SJMS to life. The Coordinator will help tell the story of our school, celebrate our students and faculty, engage our families and community, and help others understand what makes a Montessori Catholic education so meaningful and unique.

Specific Duties :

Communications:

Maintain a consistent voice and visual branding across school communications.

Identify and develop stories that highlight the people, experiences, and outcomes that make an SJMS education unique.

Create and distribute the weekly and monthly school communications, newsletters, announcements, and family updates.

Develop engaging content for the school website, social media, email communications, and print materials.

Create brochures, digital materials, presentations, advertisements, and other promotional content for school marketing, admissions, and fundraising purposes.

Manage and regularly update the SJMS website, ensuring information is accurate, current, and engaging.

Capture and share photos, videos, and other content that highlight daily life at SJMS.

Maintain a communications calendar to coordinate messaging across the school year.

Ensure communications are timely, accurate, professional, and aligned with the school's mission and brand.

Support faculty and staff in developing clear, professional, and engaging communications to families.

Social Media & Digital Presence

Manage SJMS social media accounts and develop a consistent content strategy.

Create and schedule engaging posts, stories, videos, and other digital content.

Monitor engagement and respond appropriately to comments and messages.

Track social media and website analytics to evaluate engagement and identify opportunities for improvement.

Events & Community Engagement:

Coordinate and support school events throughout the year, including community, family, fundraising, admissions, and special events.

Develop event timelines, communication plans, promotional materials, and logistics in collaboration with school…