Communications Coordinator at Donum Dei Classical Academy – San Francisco, California

About Donum Dei Classical Academy

Donum Dei Classical Academy founded in 2019 in San Francisco, equips students to become virtuous scholars and servant-leaders who are known, loved, and formed through a rigorous classical and Christ-centered education grounded in biblical truth. Rooted in the liberal arts tradition, we seek the peace and prosperity of our city by cultivating spiritually rooted and classically formed students who, alongside their families, serve and live redemptively for the glory of God.

School Information

Address: 1560 Treat Avenue, San Francisco CA 94116Phone: (415) 874-9631School Hours: Monday–Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–3:15 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Extended Care until 5:30p.m.

Position Information

Position Title:

Communications Coordinator

Reports To:

Advancement Director

Working Schedule:

Remote possible. At least one day in the office to be aware of culture and for in person meetings.

How This Role Fits into the Team

Each member of our team is essential to building a thriving culture that sees and calls out the image of God in our students and in one another. As we invite students to step into everything they are designed to be and do, our faculty and staff must also reflect and invest in our daily work of responding to God’s calling through an inner posture of discipline, diligence, and dedication. The Communications Coordinator will serve to achieve objectives around strategy regarding internal and external communications (plan and action), Editor (website and print materials), and will coordinate the Blog, and will co-facilitate the Academy News.

Ideal Candidate

A skilled storyteller, exceptional writer, and confident communicator who articulates Donum Dei’s classical Christian identity across channels. They create clear, mission-aligned messaging that engages families, donors, and the wider community.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Experience

Professional working experience in relevant field(s).

Professional Development

Commitment to ongoing training and spiritual formation throughout the year.

Missional

Alignment

Be passionate about serving families and connecting them to our community as they navigate the journey of discernment, application, and enrollment.Align with DDCA’s vision to seek the peace and prosperity of our city by cultivating spiritually rooted and classically formed students who, alongside their families, serve and live redemptively for the glory of God.

Faith & Conduct

Be devoted to the truth of the Gospel and to Jesus as Lord.Serve as a minister of the Gospel.Be in good standing with a Christian church, which includes weekly attendance and participation as an active worshipper.Employment Type & Compensation

Employment Type

Part Time Salaried, Exempt - 10 hours

Sick Pay

72 hours annually accrued at a rate of 1 hour per 30 hours worked.

Benefits

Computer, equipment & software

Compensation

Annual salary paid bi monthly. Optional partial tuition credit available.

Key Responsibilities

Communications Coordinator

Understand and define priorities and opportunitiesIdentify ways in which we need to communicate internally and externally (prospective parents and the overall community)and set objectives for how we will implement those communications effectivelyCreate communications plans and strategies with measurable goals and expected outcomesEstablish communications as an institutional effortBuild and strengthen consistent communications from the Principal, Enrollment Management, Human Resources, and various departments as we develop them (Musical Conservatory, Liberal Arts, Student Activities, Athletics)Seek to continually improve communications effortsDraft and send Academy News on even weeks of each session (weeks 2, 4, 6, etc.)Develop and Create Special Event or Fundraising messagesContribute recruitment messages for students and faculty in collaboration with Enrollment Management, HR, and the PrincipalGrow and Maintain EnrollmentCollaborate with Admissions/Recruitment to create collection of communications materials/collateral to reach out to potential parentsEstablish robust internal and external parent communication effortsCommunicate about Donum Dei Admissions and TuitionsEnsure effective communications on website and Admissions materials as well as email communicationsCollaborate with Admissions/Recruitment regarding communication content and frequency to further engage financially qualified familiesServe as EditorChief Editor on all website content and editing (interface with outside Marketing Firm)Maintain the content on the website and align it with Admissions/Recruitment and External Constituencies (Giving, Community)Consistently manage, review, edit, and post social media in a way that aligns with our standards and missionMaintain brand consistency and communicate Donum Dei’s storyCommunicate the “culture” of Donum DeiCollaborate with Design, Production, and Photo teams to work toward branding the AcademyCo-lead annual Yearbook production as Content Manager with Graphic DesignerOrder all Yearbooks or encourage parents to order them; disseminate them accordinglyThe pay range for this role is:10,000 - 15,000 USD per year(Campus)