Westwood, Massachusetts
Hyde Park, Massachusetts
Posted: 12-Jan-26
Location: Westwood, Massachusetts
Type: Full Time
Salary: $55,000 - $65,000
Preferred Education:
Title: Communications Specialist, Advancement and Engagement
Reports to: Director of Strategic Communications
Annual Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000
Xaverian is an independent Catholic school for boys in grades 7-12, sponsored by the Xaverian Brothers. Located in Westwood, Massachusetts, this college-prep school welcomes students from approximately 80 communities across Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Xaverian was established in 1963 and presently enrolls over 980 students.
General Expectations:
The Communications Specialist for Advancement and Engagement plays a central role in developing and executing compelling visual and written content that showcases the vitality, mission, and impact of the school. This position serves as a creative storyteller and strategic collaborator, partnering closely with the Office of Advancement, the Communications Specialist for Marketing and Enrollment, and faculty and staff to capture and share authentic moments of the Xaverian experience.
A strong writer with a keen editorial eye, the Communications Specialist for Advancement and
Engagement helps shape content that supports fundraising, marketing, and community engagement efforts across digital, print, and social media platforms.
You might be a great fit if:
- You love telling meaningful stories and understand how strong communication can build
connection, trust, and community. You are curious by nature, ask good questions, and enjoy
spending time getting to know people so you can reflect their stories thoughtfully and
authentically.
- You bring a bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, graphic design, or a related field,
along with a strong foundation in writing and editing. You are comfortable working in Google
Workspace and open to learning new tools. Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud is a plus, but
a willingness to grow matters just as much.
- You are personable and collaborative, able to build genuine relationships with faculty, staff, and
students. You take pride in being dependable, organized, and thoughtful, even in a fast-paced
environment with competing deadlines.
- You are a team player with a strong work ethic. You take ownership of your work, contribute
positively to the group, and understand that the best ideas often come from collaboration.
- Most importantly, you are excited to support and advance Xaverian’s mission as a Catholic school sponsored by the Xaverian Brothers, and you see communications as a way to serve that mission with care, creativity, and purpose.
Key Responsibilities:
- Researching, writing, and editing high-quality content for fundraising and marketing initiatives,
including targeted appeals, magazine features, and web stories
- Partnering with the Office of Advancement to support fundraising communications and signature initiatives, including Xaverian’s Day of Giving Back
- Collaborating with the Communications Specialist for Marketing and Enrollment to produce
high-quality photography and video content for use across digital, print, and social media
platforms
- Organizing, maintaining, and managing the school’s photography and video archives
- Capturing and curating compelling stories that highlight student life, faculty excellence, alumni
engagement, and school programs
- Leading content planning and development to ensure alignment with institutional priorities,
campaigns, and the school calendar
- Serving as editor for a wide range of communications, including weekly newsletters, press
releases, magazine articles, web content, and digital communications
- Ensuring all content reflects the school’s brand, voice, and mission, maintaining a high standard
of quality and consistency
- Staying current on best practices in storytelling, digital media, and content strategy to
continuously enhance engagement
How to Apply: Resume, cover letter, and three references should be submitted electronically to Jane McCarthy (jmccarthy@xbhs.com). Please indicate COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST, ADVANCEMENT AND ENGAGEMENT in the subject line. Salary commensurate with experience; excellent benefits. Applications will be accepted until the job is filled.
Xaverian is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.