Director of Advancement & Communications

St. Clare Catholic School located in North Palm Beach, FL is searching for a full-time Director of Advancement & Communications.

The Diocese is dedicated to providing excellent working conditions with competitive compensation in order to attract and retain an outstanding workforce. The Diocese of Palm Beach offers a competitive benefit package to employees working 30 or more hours per week consisting of comprehensive medical, vision, dental, LTD, group life insurance, and optional life insurance. The diocese also provides a 403(b) retirement plan for all employees. Information on our benefits and retirement programs can be found here.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Cultivate and maintain relationships with donors, alumni, parents, parishioners, and community stakeholders
Support annual giving, capital campaigns, fundraising initiatives, and donor recognition efforts
Serve as the primary communications liaison for the school, drafting parent communications, announcements, and school updates
Develop and implement marketing and social media strategies that support enrollment, retention, fundraising, and community engagement
Maintain and update the school website and digital platforms, ensuring consistent branding
Design print and digital marketing materials, publications, and event collateral
Create and distribute email campaigns and newsletters for parents, alumni, donors, and prospective families
Coordinate communications, marketing, and promotional efforts for school and advancement events
Manage and support fundraising platforms and auction campaigns
Collaborate with the Pastor, Principal, faculty, staff, volunteers, and school organizations

Qualifications: 
Advancement, marketing, communications, or development experience (Catholic/private school experience a plus)
Strong communication skills and attention to detail
Passion for Catholic education and school mission
Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet
Experience with donor CRM systems, email marketing platforms, and graphic design tools a plus
Ability to multitask, work independently and make responsible judgment calls
Ability to work effectively with Diocesan employees, department heads, representatives of other agencies and the public
Excellent written, verbal and public speaking skills
Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving capacity
Ability to stay focused and organized
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to respect confidentiality and consistently exercise discretion and good business judgment
Strong ethical values
The ideal candidate is a self-starter, team player, and “people person” who is organized, creative, and dedicated to student success.

Physical Requirements
Occasional light lifting and carrying of under 15 pounds
Occasional moderate carrying and lifting of 15 – 44 pounds
Occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds
Frequent bending, climbing, stretching and kneeling
Frequent use of both hands and fingers
Occasional moments of minimal and routine hearing
The above is intended to describe the general context of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Please see the link to the new Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website.
https://info.flclearinghouse.com
 
To apply, download and complete the Employment Application and submit, along with your resume, salary requirements and list of references, to the attention of Mrs. Rachel Polak, Principal rpolak@sccsfl.org 
 

Classroom Assistant

Start Date: August 3, 2026
To apply, download and complete the Employment Application and submit, along with your resume, salary requirements and list of references to the attention of Mrs. Rachel Polak, Principal at rpolak@sccsfl.org.

Substitute Teacher

Substitute teachers must have a minimum of an AA Degree, be able to manage a classroom of students, respect families' privacy when it comes to their children, and enjoy interacting with children. Parents would not substitute for their own child's teacher. You can specify which age groups you prefer. If you are interested, please email Mrs. Polak at rpolak@sccsfl.org.

Please see the link to the new Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website:
https://info.flclearinghouse.com/