Communications Coordinator (Part-Time)

Description

Heritage Christian Academy is a Preschool–12th grade Christian school in southern Johnson County, KS committed to partnering with families to equip students to know Christ, pursue excellence, and impact the world for God's glory.

The HCA Communications Department exists to support HCA's mission by providing clear, timely, and Christ-centered communication. Through storytelling, photography, design, social media, and family communications, we seek to communicate with truth, grace, gratitude, and confidence in God's work among us while strengthening the connection between HCA and the families we serve. We accomplish this by partnering with school leaders, faculty, coaches, and department heads to support the various programs and help share the stories that make our community unique.

Reports To: Communications Director

Schedule: Approximately 20–25 hours per week, 10a-2p M-F, with school breaks off. Most hours will be worked on campus, but occasional remote work may be permitted. Occasional evening and weekend hours are required to support athletic events, performances, admissions activities, and other school programs.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit:

• A résumé outlining relevant experience.
• A brief cover letter describing your interest in the position and Heritage Christian Academy.
• At least one example of your communications work, which can include graphic design, social media content, photography, etc.

Finalists will be asked to complete a brief skills exercise during the interview process. The exercise is designed to reflect typical responsibilities of the position and may include creating a simple social media graphic, drafting a short communication, or developing content using provided information. Candidates should expect the exercise to require approximately 20–30 minutes.

Position Overview

The Communications Coordinator supports Heritage Christian Academy's communications efforts through social media management, photography, graphic design, and internal communications. This position is responsible for helping tell the story of HCA by capturing school life, creating engaging content, and supporting consistent communication with current and prospective families.

The ideal candidate is creative, organized, dependable, and excited to use their gifts to advance the mission of Christian education.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Social Media Management - 40%

• Manage and maintain HCA's primary social media accounts, including school and athletics platforms.
• Create, schedule, and publish content that highlights student life, academics, athletics, fine arts, events, and community engagement.
• Develop graphics, reels, stories, and other content primarily in Canva.
• Assist in executing social media campaigns that support enrollment, retention, athletics, and community-building efforts.

2. Internal Communications - 25%

• Assist in the creation and distribution of weekly school newsletters and family communications.
• Gather information from departments, coaches, and school leaders for publication.
• Proofread and format communication materials to ensure clarity and consistency.
• Support communication projects assigned by the Communications Director.

3. Photography & Content Collection - 20%

• Capture photos and videos at school events, athletic contests, performances, classroom activities, and special programs.
• Identify and collect stories, testimonials, and highlights from across the HCA community.
• Maintain organized photo and video archives for future marketing and communication use.

4. Graphic Design - 10%

• Create flyers, event promotions, social media graphics, and other communication materials using Canva.
• Support admissions, athletics, development, and school programs with visual content.
• Ensure materials align with HCA branding standards.

5. Additional Support - 5%

• Provide communications support for major school initiatives and events.
• Perform other communications-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Personal commitment to the mission and values of Heritage Christian Academy, including regular church attendance at an evangelical church that aligns with HCA’s Statement of Faith.
• Proficiency with Canva and basic graphic design principles.
• Photography experience and an eye for visual storytelling.
• Familiarity with major social media platforms and content creation.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with limited supervision.
• Experience in education, nonprofit, ministry, athletics, or communications environments preferred.