Creative Marketing & Media Specialist

Schedule: 10-16 hours per week during the school year (August–June), with some flexibility in schedule and hybrid options.
Compensation: $27 – $31 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
Term: Renewable annually based on performance

Duncan Christian School, located on beautiful Vancouver Island, invites applications for the position of Creative Marketing & Media Specialist, commencing the 2026/27 school year.

Posting Description

We are seeking a creative storyteller who can elevate the school’s visual presence in the community and drive engagement across all digital touchpoints and community information sources.  The Creative Marketing & Media Specialist champions the school’s brand, oversees all social media platforms, and develops targeted marketing ideas to promote the school and its events. A primary mission of this role is to ensure all public-facing content and community outreach align with the school’s core mission and vision and reach a variety of targeted audiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with school departments to source and share stories that reflect the DCS vision and student experience.
• Ensure the school’s visual identity (logos, colour palettes, tone of voice) remains consistent across all digital and physical touchpoints.
• Capture day-to-day school life, achievements, and milestones through photography, short-form video (Reels/Shorts), and engaging copy
• Attend and help coordinate community-facing events to enhance school visibility (e.g., open house, gala, market)
• Assess the effectiveness of present practices and propose ideas for improvement
• Foster positive online community engagement through the monitoring of channels and respond to inquiries/comments in a timely, professional manner 

Media

• Collaborate with the appropriate team members in the use of the DCS app
• Create and schedule engaging content for social media channels, website, and newsletters
• Create and direct a social media campaign to align with the school theme, including reaching out to staff to assist with content 
• Monitor and analyze metrics (e.g., website traffic, ad performance) to assess campaign effectiveness and guide future planning
• Ensure up-to-date content for events and announcements
• Produce content additions to the DCS website

Creative Marketing

• Brainstorm and create collateral (physical information, digital signage, community boards) that enhances the school’s image within the school and broader community
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors on the production of promotional materials (e.g. brochures, viewbooks, signage, ads)

Successful candidates will  

• Have evidenced experience in the field of media, marketing, graphic design
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Have a strong eye for visual storytelling
• Proficiency with social media platforms and publishing tools
• Strong project management skills
• Evidence of initiative
• A growing/active Christian faith and willingness to support and promote the mission and values of Duncan Christian School

Job Format

This role offers remote flexibility but relies on an adaptable schedule. The ideal candidate must be available on campus during designated school hours and events for live content creation. To ensure smooth execution, we will discuss and schedule all event coverage in advance.

Duncan Christian School Profile

DCS hosts over 500 PreK-12 students, including Indigenous students from the Cowichan Tribes. These families are part of our identity and add richly to the school’s cultural diversity.  We seek staff with a heart for people from diverse backgrounds, socioeconomic situations, and cultures.  Our staff work hard to create an environment where children and youth feel a strong sense of acceptance and belonging. Duncan Christian School has grown significantly over the past ten years, is currently operating at capacity, and looks forward to new growth opportunities.

DCS is a non-denominational Christian school with an open-enrollment policy, governed by a board of directors representing the membership of the Duncan Christian School Society. DCS was founded on a Reformed worldview of Christianity, and that distinct perspective shapes our vision. Attached to our school’s constitution is a document that summarizes our faith and worldview. The document is titled Our World Belongs to God.  

Please explore our website or Facebook page for more information about Duncan Christian School.

To Apply

If you have any questions or would like to apply, please contact Peter Terpstra by email or phone. Although we appreciate all applications, DCS will contact only those we select for interviews.

Submit the following via email to Principal Peter Terpstra at: pterpstra@duncanchristian.com

• cover letter
• résumé with references
• evidence of experience/projects/examples
• your personal statement of faith

DCS staff must abide by the policies set forth in the employment contract.