Jobs

Job Summary:
Portsmouth Abbey School is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Communications
Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong writing skills, a passion for digital
storytelling, and the ability to execute multiple projects simultaneously. Qualified applicants may
be considered for a Houseparent position with on-campus housing, depending on the needs of the
school and the candidate’s educational and employment background.
Key Responsibilities:
• Content Creation & Editing: Draft and edit engaging content for social media, newsletters,
website content, publications and press releases.
• Social Media Management: Manage and update social media accounts including
scheduling posts, monitoring engagement and reporting on analytics.
• Administrative Support: Maintain communication calendars and provide administrative
assistance to the Communications Department.
• Brand Consistency: Ensure all communications align with the organization’s style guide
and brand voice.
• Research & Monitoring: Conduct research to keep up with industry trends and monitor
competitor communications.

Qualifications & Skills:
• Desire to be engaged in a Catholic residential community
• Alignment with the School’s mission of helping young men and women grow in
knowledge and grace
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism,
or a related field.
• Experience: 1–3 years of experience in a professional office environment, ideally in
marketing or communications (internships count).
• Writing Skills: Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Digital Literacy: Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), social media
platforms and content management systems.
• Multimedia Production: Capture high-quality photos and short-form video for digital
storytelling. Creation of visual content and asset management, technical proficiency with
camera gear and basic video production.
• Visual Editing: Perform basic photo retouching and video editing using tools like Adobe
Creative Cloud or mobile editing apps.
• Design Skills: Basic knowledge of graphic design software (e.g., Canva, Adobe Photoshop,
InDesign) is desired.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong organizational skills and the ability to work collaboratively
within a team, as well as independently.

The essential functions and basic skills have been included in this job description; it is not
intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities.
Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.
This position description is subject to change at any time.

Typical Working Conditions:
• This role usually operates within an on-site office environment but may involve attending
events.
• The position will require occasional work outside of normal business hours, such as
evenings or weekends for photographing events.
Other Qualifications:
• All prospective employees must be able to clear a background check prior to beginning
employment.
Salary: Commensurate with experience and education.
Benefits (if full-time):
403b
Health/Vision insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Short-term disability (TDI)
Long-term disability
AD&D
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Remission
Contact:
• Interested applicants should email resumes and cover letters to hr@portsmouthabbey.org