Marketing Coordinator

Overview
About The Cottonwood School
The Cottonwood School offers dynamic homeschooling pathways for TK-12: a uniquely personalized, whole-learner approach that nurtures academic, social, and emotional achievement. The Cottonwood school is a tuition-free, public charter school serving transitional kindergarten through 12th-grade students in Alpine, Amador, El Dorado, Placer, and Sacramento Counties. We take an integrative approach that education is more than academic learning. We understand that a rich education includes social and emotional development as well as a strong academic foundation.

Description
The Cottonwood School offers dynamic homeschooling pathways for TK-12: a uniquely personalized, whole-learner approach that nurtures academic, social, and emotional achievement. The Cottonwood school is a tuition-free, public charter school serving transitional kindergarten through 12th-grade students in Alpine, Amador, El Dorado, Placer, and Sacramento Counties. We take an integrative approach that education is more than academic learning. We understand that a rich education includes social and emotional development as well as a strong academic foundation.

Our Homestudy Pathway fosters holistic learning through the many activities and events we offer each month—field trips, workshops, hands-on, experiential activities.

Our Cottonwood College Prep Academy is a hybrid on-site High School Pathway that offers Montessori-inspired project-based learning that encourages collaboration and creativity.

At The Cottonwood School, we envision a world where students flourish, communities thrive, and staff are fulfilled.

Position Summary
Under the direction of the Director of Community, this position is responsible for driving brand awareness and supporting enrollment growth by developing, implementing, and monitoring comprehensive marketing and communication strategies. This position ensures high-quality, creative, and consistent digital and print representation that strengthens the school’s public image, culture, and visibility.

This position manages the school website through a shared departmental model, leads social media strategy, oversees marketing campaigns, and develops content that ensures cohesive branding and messaging across all platforms. This position plays a key role in outreach and community engagement, including events such as Open House and Curriculum Showcase, and supports scalable communication systems that strengthen relationships with families, staff, and the broader community.

View Job Description
Application Deadline:

Until Filled

Start Date:

July 1, 2026

Vacancies:

1

Direct Supervisor:

Director of Community

Salary Range:

$26.00-$31.00 IIA- Range 4

Work Calendar:

237

Classification:

classified

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Employment Type:

Full-time

Location:

On-Site (Telecommute-Eligible)

Application Requirements
Please upload the following Required Documents in the Upload Additional Files:

Copy of Credentials (If applicable)

Transcripts (If applicable)

2 Letters of Recommendation (dated within 2 years)

Compensation & Benefits
In addition to competitive salaries, The Cottonwood School offers eligible full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package that can include: Medical, Dental, Vision coverage, Life & Disability insurance, 403(b) and 457(b) plans (with matching available for certain classifications), an Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending accounts for Health care and dependent care, Paid Time Off and sick leave benefits (for certain classifications and eligible staff), pet insurance, and more!

*Compensation & benefits may be prorated based on date of hire*

Visit our Careers Page to learn more about our school!

Classified
Full-time regular employees receive the following additional benefits for the entire school year (July-June)

23 paid non-workdays/holidays

8 PTO days

12 Paid Sick Leave days

Requirements
Required Qualifications

Associate’s degree or equivalent college coursework in a related field

Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in a related field or position, including experience coordinating processes, projects, or programs

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Basic proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive) and virtual communication platforms (e.g., Zoom, Google Chat, or similar tools)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working at The Cottonwood School

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Employment Requirements

SB 484 Verification

Background Clearance

Tuberculosis Clearance (Risk Assessment or Skin Test)

I-9 Verification (Appropriate US Work Permits as required)

Complete Required Mandatory Trainings for School Employees

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