Catherine Cook School

• Type: Full-Time, 12-month
• Supervisor: Director of Development
• Location: Chicago, IL, on-site
• Starting Date: ASAP

Why consider Catherine Cook School?

Cook is a vibrant and inclusive learning community where curiosity, connection, and compassion are at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to developing creative, collaborative problem solvers who tackle global challenges from multiple perspectives. Our dedicated faculty and staff help students from preschool through 8th grade become empowered learners and leaders.

All Cook employees are trained and supported in incorporating wellness and belonging into their work with students and adults. Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and social-emotional learning (SEL) are the cornerstones upon which we build a curriculum and community.  At Cook, we commit to all community members being active learners, from our preschool students to us as adults. 

We invite you to consider how Cook will benefit from having you, along with your experiences in educating and learning, as a part of our community.  

How will this role contribute to the growth of the Cook community?

Catherine Cook School seeks a vibrant and innovative Graphic Designer and Creative Services Specialist. This position has responsibility over the school-wide graphic design of collateral and publications, social media, and website design and content management. 

How will I contribute and grow personally and professionally in this role?

• Connect with and care for students and colleagues through weekly duties and administrative tasks 

• Grow as a life-long learner through active participation in meetings and professional development opportunities

• Apply skills as supported by training and protocols for proactive and responsive community building

• Proactively and reflectively communicate through various platforms the vision, goals, and progress of your work with both internal and external collaborators

• Grow our culture of belonging and wellness through active participation in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and social-emotional learning (SEL) efforts 

• Serve as an Ambassador for our Enrollment Management and Development efforts

• Employ Google and Outlook Applications for individual and team collaboration and communication 

• Partner with the Director of Development and Gala Planning Committee to plan and execute the Annual Gala

What will the ideal candidate for this role embody?

• Ability to design and produce compelling print and digital materials that reflect and advance the school’s brand, mission, and strategic priorities

• Support admissions, development, and school-wide initiatives through creative assets for email campaigns, direct mail, advertising, special events, and community engagement efforts

• Apply strong skills in both print and web design to create visually engaging and user-centered content across multiple platforms

• Manage and contribute to social media content creation and digital storytelling that highlights the life of the school community

• Collaborate on photography, videography, and video production projects to capture and communicate the student and community experience

• Utilize web development knowledge to support website updates, digital communication tools, and online engagement strategies

• Demonstrate creativity, adaptability, and strong organizational skills while managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously

• Build collaborative relationships with colleagues, vendors, and community partners to support communications and marketing initiatives

• Skill in animation, motion graphics, and event planning and execution experience to enhance school initiatives and storytelling efforts

• Approach work with professionalism, flexibility, and a strong commitment to collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement

• Bring curiosity, empathy, and appreciation for the many cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives represented within Chicago and the school community.

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field preferred

• Minimum of three years of experience in a related role

• Extensive experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and After Effects)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

• Familiarity with CMS, HTML, and website creation software 

• SEO knowledge

• Advanced photography and editing skills, and familiarity with DSLR cameras and iPhone capabilities.

•  An understanding of branding, marketing, and consumer behavior, and the ability to apply that knowledge in design

• Ability to maneuver around the school and spend extended periods of time participating in school activities while photographing/filming students, faculty/staff, and families

What is the salary range for this position?

In compliance with IL’s Equal Pay Act, this position's salary range is $58,000 - $70,000. When extending an offer, Catherine Cook considers factors such as (but not limited to) the position's scope and responsibilities, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, and market and organizational considerations.

Catherine Cook School is an equal-opportunity employer. We recognize that skills and insights are developed through a variety of professional and lived experiences. We seek to be more representative of the communities in which we live and who we teach.  We are intentionally seeking candidates who can demonstrate the core qualifications of this role through a combination of both non-traditional and traditional personal and professional experiences.

What else is there to know about employment at Cook?

Catherine Cook offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and financial security of our employees. Our benefits for full-time eligible employees include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 403(b) plan

• 100% of the premium covered for Basic Life insurance, STD, LTD, AD&D

• HSA, FSA, Dependent Care available

• Professional Development opportunities

• Generous paid time off

• Pet Insurance

• Identity Theft Protection