Marketing & Communications Assistant

Description

Mount Dora Christian Academy & Children’s Home (MDCA&CH) is seeking a Marketing & Communications Assistant who is creative, detail-oriented, and passionate about our mission to educate, equip, and empower faith-driven world changers. This role helps share the MDCA&CH story across multiple platforms, using a professional, Christ-centered voice that honors our organization's heritage and mission.

Key Responsibilities

Social Media & Digital Content

• Assist with planning, creating, and scheduling posts for MDCA’s main social media platforms
• Capture and edit photos and short-form videos to highlight campus life and events
• Monitor engagement and respond to comments/messages in a way that reflects MDCA’s values and safeguards minors
• Analyze audiences and trends to help tailor content and strengthen reach and engagement

Writing & Storytelling

• Draft content for Imagine Magazine, the MDCA website, newsletters, and other publications as assigned by the senior director
• Craft features that reflect MDCA’s mission and resonate with diverse audiences
• Proofread and fact-check content to maintain accuracy and professionalism
• Work closely with the senior director, graphic designer, and event planner on campaigns and projects
• Assist with photography, basic design tasks, and event-related communications as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or a related field preferred
• Excellent writing, grammar, and editing skills with meticulous attention to detail
  Familiarity with major social media platforms and basic video/photo editing tools
• Awareness of safe social media policies regarding minors
• Ability to assess audiences and adjust messaging appropriately, with sensitivity to current political and economic climates
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced school environment
• Respect for MDCA’s Christian mission, history, and culture
• A collaborative spirit that fosters a positive team environment

Preferred Skills

• Photography and/or basic graphic design experience (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite or Canva)
• Prior internship, volunteer experience, or work in school, nonprofit, or ministry communications

This position is 12 months, Full Time, Non-Exempt.

Background Requirements: 

• Background Check conducted through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse 
• https://info.flclearinghouse.com This link provides access to the new Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness Website, as mandated by House Bill 531 (2025) and effective January 1, 2026.

Preference will be given to applicants who are members of a congregation of the churches of Christ. All applicants must be members of a local church and able to sign and abide by the MDCA Statement of Faith to be considered.

Equal access to employment opportunities is available to all persons without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state, and/or local law.