COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATE

Founded in 2008, Presidio Knolls School (PKS) is an independent school in the heart of San Francisco with approximately 440 students enrolled from preschool through eighth grade. Our culture blends joyful learning, a sense of belonging, and deep intellectual inquiry while innovating at the intersection of progressive education and Mandarin immersion.

Job Description
The PKS Communications Associate is a full‑time, non‑exempt role (40 hours per week, Monday‑Friday) that supports admissions, advancement, and community engagement through compelling storytelling, visual media, and digital content creation. The successful candidate will work closely with faculty, staff, students, parents, and alumni to capture and share content across social media, the school website, email communications, and other publications.

Core Responsibilities
Communications & Storytelling

Create and distribute the school's weekly newsletter

Develop and manage an integrated editorial calendar

Coordinate school‑wide announcements, crisis communications, and other time‑sensitive messaging

Social Media & Content Creation

Manage PKS's social media presence across all official platforms

Create platform‑specific content and leverage emerging trends and best practices in social media and digital storytelling

Platform & Content Management

Help manage and maintain the website, ensuring information is current, engaging, and aligned with school priorities and brand standards

Monitor and analyze website, email, and social media performance metrics and provide recommendations to strengthen engagement and reach

Update parent portal as needed

Organize and maintain the school's digital assets

Publications & Marketing Materials

Support the planning, design, production, and distribution of school publications and collateral materials, including admissions and fundraising materials, event programs and invitations, brochures, flyers, posters, and other promotional pieces

What We're Looking For

Excellent writing, editing, storytelling, and content creation skills, including photography, short‑form video, and graphic design

Strong organizational, project management, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively across a school community

Experience managing social media platforms, website content, email communications, and digital marketing tools

Curious, proactive, and self‑directed

Eager to participate in daily school life

Bachelor's degree and at least two years of relevant experience in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, or a related field; experience in a school or nonprofit setting is preferred

Bilingual and biliterate in Mandarin Chinese is highly desirable, but not required

Ability to support occasional evening and weekend events

Salary & Benefits
The full‑time salary range is $38.00‑$45.00 per hour, set according to years of experience and degrees earned. PKS offers a strong benefits package for all full‑time employees.

To Apply
Submit your resume and a one‑paragraph personal statement to: LINK. Applicants are required to provide a complete list of prior educational employers as part of the application process (SB 848 Disclosure). Offer of employment is contingent upon clear LiveScan fingerprinting and TB risk assessment, completion of first aid/CPR training, mandated reporter training, anti‑harassment training, and Workplace Violence Prevention training. All required clearances and training are provided and paid for by the school.

Equal Opportunity Statement
PKS is an equal opportunity employer. We actively seek candidates from a variety of backgrounds, particularly those historically underrepresented in independent schools. Our commitment to inclusion creates a stronger community where everyone can thrive.

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