Development Director - Cardinal Hickey Academy - Owings Maryland

Cardinal Hickey Academy in Owings, Maryland is hiring for the 2026-27 school year. Hourly compensation is $18.75 to $20.00.

Responsibilities

• Ensure brand and messaging quality and consistency and establish guidelines to apply across all departments, activities, and events at the school and among professional and volunteer leadership.
• Plan for, create, and deploy digital activities: website, online campaigns, email marketing, social media, and digital content production.
• Manage all aspects of the school's print and electronic communications, ensuring the continuity of the school's brand and logo.
• Oversee the work of graphic designers and print vendors in production of printed materials and web visuals.
• Collaborate with administrative departments in articulating their purpose and ongoing work, including the President, Institutional Advancement, Admissions, and Academic Divisions.
• Review, revise, and update as necessary the school's crisis communication plan.
• Provide editorial and proofreading assistance for the Holy Cross community as needed.
• Publicize events, programs, points of view, and achievement to the media.
• Cultivate and maintain media contacts.
• Field and direct media-related inquiries.
• Attend Academy and other community events to meet members of the community and develop a presence.
• Stay current with school/organizations communication vehicles/strategies.
• Photograph or manage photographers at relevant events.
• Engage actively in professional development to remain current in best practices related to independent school communications, emerging social media, and effective marketing and advertising strategies.
• Manage and plan department budget including all advertising expenses.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Communications or Marketing, preferably in a non-profit or educational environment.
• Broad-based knowledge of design and production in a variety of media (print, web, etc.).
• Demonstrated experience working with, cultivating, and maintaining media contacts.
• Proficient in MS Office, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe InDesign.
• Competent in both Macintosh and PC environments.
• Able to operate digital and 35 mm cameras.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to tailor writing to organization's mission.
• Able to comfortably interact with individuals ranging from students to members of the executive government.
• Able to meet constant deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter who can work both independently and collaboratively.
• Flexibility in assuming additional responsibilities.
• Able to think creatively.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

Pay

Hourly compensation is $18.75 to $20.00.