Director of Communications

Parker School is a vibrant learning community of 350 students, Preschool through Grade 12, nurtured by engaged educators and families in the Waimea community on magnificent Hawai?i Island. With our 50th anniversary celebrations and the launch of a new preschool program this year, 2026-2027 is a milestone year for Parker School!

The Opportunity
Parker School seeks a creative, deadline-driven Director of Communications to oversee all aspects of communications, branding, and marketing for the school. Reporting to the Head of School and supervising a Media Production Specialist, this role serves as the voice and visual storyteller of Parker School — producing content that connects families, alumni, and the broader community to daily life on campus. The ideal candidate is as comfortable drafting a press release as they are behind a camera lens at a Friday afternoon assembly.

Primary Responsibilities

Direct production of the school's weekly e-newsletter, The BULLetin

Write copy for major school events and milestones — Kahiau, Dramatiques productions, the Fall BBQ, May Day, 5th/8th/12th grade graduations, and more

Manage and direct the Media Production Specialist

Write copy for brochures, the annual report, holiday card, and quarterly highlights

Draft all-school messaging on behalf of the Head of School

Create and send email communications to the Parker community

Uphold Parker School brand standards across all materials

Oversee and regularly update website content

Contribute to an annual marketing plan

Photograph school functions and events

Write and submit press releases, including research and subject interviews

Serve as the school's point of contact with reporters and local press

Create and manage content across Parker's social media channels

Maintain the Lindsey Rd. kiosk and the school's newspaper archive

Coordinate and supervise outside vendors (photography, printing, design)

Partner with the Director of Advancement to develop and execute a strategy for soliciting philanthropic gifts from the Parker community

Create and produce collateral and assets that support Advancement's fundraising goals

What We Offer

Full-time, year-round position (July 1 – June 30)

Salary Range: $78,000 to $92,000

Generous benefits package

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required

Excellent writing, editing, and public relations experience required

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), Microsoft Word and Excel, and Google Workspace

Ability to work well under deadline pressure

Photography skills and an artistic eye preferred

Ability to work in a school environment around children of all ages

Additional Requirements

Regular attendance at school events, including some evenings and weekends, for coverage and photography

Comfort working outdoors and moving quickly to capture live events

Education: 4 Year Degree

Non-discriminatory Statement
Parker School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, marital status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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