Marketing & Communications Assistant

Vacancy Posting: Marketing & Communications Assistant

The Ursuline School is a private, independent, Catholic, college preparatory girls’ school serving grades 6–12 in New Rochelle, located just 20 miles north of Manhattan in a diverse suburban community. Founded in 1897 in the spirit of St. Angela Merici, the school is part of a global network of Ursuline educators spanning the United States and 36 countries and is accredited by the National Association of Independent Schools, New York State Association of Independent Schools, National Coalition of Girls Schools, and the New York State Board of Regents. Ursuline is known for its rigorous academic program, robust service opportunities, and commitment to educating the whole person.

Position Overview

The Ursuline School seeks a creative, detail-oriented Marketing & Communications Assistant to support storytelling, content creation, photography, and digital communications. This part-time position is ideal for a current college student or recent graduate interested in marketing, communications, journalism, public relations, digital media, photography, or a related field.

Reporting to the Director of Strategic Marketing & Communications, the Marketing & Communications Assistant will help tell the stories that define The Ursuline School through photography, written content, digital communications, and social media. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a mission-driven educational environment while building a professional portfolio and developing practical marketing and communications skills.

Start Date: On or about September 1, 2026

Reports To: Director of Strategic Marketing & Communications

Compensation: $20.00 per hour

Schedule: Approximately 10 – 20 hours per week, with flexibility around academic schedules. Occasional evening and weekend hours are required to support school events.

Responsibilities

• Capture high-quality photos and short-form videos of school events, classrooms, athletics, performances, and student life.
• Organize, edit, and curate photos and videos for use across the school's website, social media platforms, email communications, and print marketing materials.
• Conduct informal interviews with students, faculty, staff, parents, and alumnae to gather quotes and develop story ideas.
• Assist in writing news stories, feature articles, social media content, testimonials, and other communications materials.
• Support the creation, scheduling, and publishing of social media content.
• Assist with website content updates and other digital marketing initiatives.
• Help maintain editorial calendars, digital assets, photography archives, and project files.
• Assist with monitoring and reporting website, email, and social media analytics.
• Support marketing and communications initiatives as assigned by the Director of Strategic Marketing & Communications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate student or recent graduate pursuing (or having completed) coursework in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Digital Media, Photography, English, or a related field preferred.
• Strong photography skills with the ability to capture compelling candid and event photography.
• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
• Enthusiasm for storytelling, creative content development, and digital communications.
• Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, or similar creative software is preferred but not required.

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience supporting the marketing and communications efforts of a leading independent school.
• Opportunities to build a professional portfolio featuring published photography, writing, and digital content.
• Exposure to content strategy, social media management, website administration, brand marketing, and communications analytics.
• Mentorship from an experienced marketing and communications professional.
• Flexible scheduling designed to accommodate academic commitments.
• Meaningful work in a collaborative, mission-driven educational community.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit the materials below to: employment@ursulinenewrochelle.org

Résumé (required)

Brief statement of interest (required)

Photography portfolio and/or writing samples (optional, but encouraged)

The Ursuline School is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to hiring faculty, administration and staff of diverse backgrounds. Our community promotes respect for individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other state or federally protected classification.