Communications & Marketing 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.

Communications & Marketing Coordinator

2026–2027 School Year

DEPARTMENT

Advancement

REPORTS TO

Advancement Director

EMPLOYMENT

Full-time Exempt

LOCATION

On-site · San Francisco, CA

ABOUT DONUM DEI CLASSICAL ACADEMY

Donum Dei Classical Academy opened in August 2019 in the Bernal Heights neighborhood of San Francisco. Our mission is to impart a rich classical Christian curriculum full of Scriptural truth and life-giving experiences — nourishing students’ hearts, souls, minds, and bodies to grow in knowledge, wisdom, good character, and Christ-like virtue worthy of bringing glory to God. We serve preschool through 8th grade through our Academy program and The Nest.

HOW THIS ROLE FITS 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 & Marketing Coordinator is a full-time Advancement team member and the communications and brand engine for DDCA. This is a practitioner role — the person we hire will be the primary creator, writer, photographer, and digital marketer for Donum Dei, with work seen by current families, prospective families, donors, and the broader San Francisco community every week. They work in close daily partnership with the Advancement Director, Admissions Coordinator, Events Manager, and Registrar.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

● A gifted writer who leverages all channels toward strategic goals — moves easily between a parent newsletter, a fundraising appeal, and a Google Ad caption

● A social media practitioner who understands platform rhythms, can build an audience, and has the creative eye to produce content worth sharing

● Someone energized by a school environment — who wants to be on campus, in the hallways, capturing the real life of the school

● A self-starter who manages a content calendar independently, hits recurring deadlines, and flags issues before they become problems

● Someone who shares DDCA’s classical Christian values and can communicate our mission authentically to families searching for exactly what we offer

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

CommunicationsStrategy & Planning

Build and maintain an annual communications plan aligned to the enrollment, fundraising, and events calendar; update each trimesterEstablish communications as a proactive institutional discipline — not reactive and ad hocCoordinate outbound communications from the Head of School, Advancement Director, and program areas (Musical Conservatory, Liberal Arts, Student Activities, Athletics)Track and report key metrics monthly: email open rates, social engagement, web traffic, lead inquiry volume

Content Creation & Internal Communications

Draft, design, and distribute Academy News on even weeks of each session (∼14–16 issues/year)Draft monthly Head of School letter to all families; write ad hoc all-school notices and announcementsDevelop all communications for Spring Gala, Giving Tuesday, year-end appeal, and annual fund campaignsCreate event-specific communications for Back-to-School Night, PENs, Grandparents’ Day, Convocation, Greatest Gift, Holy Week, and othersDraft and distribute weekly internal staff communication during the school year

Digital Marketing & Social Media

Own and grow DDCA’s Instagram, Facebook, and Google Business Profile; 3–5 posts/week with a 4-week forward content calendarServe as primary photographer and videographer for campus life and events; produce short-form video reels; deliver edited content within 48 hrsManage DDCA website (Webflow): content updates, blog posts, SEO (title tags, meta, alt text); minimum one post/monthManage Google Ads campaigns during enrollment recruitment seasons (Sep–Oct, Jan–Mar); monitor NICHE, Google Business, Yelp, and directoriesOperate HubSpot nurture sequences; serve as first point of contact for web inquiries (acknowledge 24 hrs, route 48 hrs); report monthly on ad spend, cost per lead, and conversion rates

Brand, Editorial & Collateral

Serve as Chief Editor on all website content; interface with external marketing firm (Houston) on design, development, and contentReview and approve all external communications before publication — no family-facing content goes out without this roleMaintain DDCA brand standards across all channels; build and steward a brand guide for faculty and staffProduce and maintain all admissions and fundraising collateral: brochures, one-pagers, packets, event flyers, signage, and digital versionsCo-lead annual Yearbook as Content Manager; manage editorial calendar, ordering, and distribution

Admissions & Fundraising Communications

Produce and send monthly admissions e-newsletter (Sep–Mar); maintain HubSpot nurture sequences for each funnel stageDevelop admissions social content during recruitment seasons: testimonials, program spotlights, campus life, and day-in-the-life contentSupport the Advancement Director with donor-facing communications: campaigns, appeals, impact stories, and stewardship updatesCreate all promotional materials for Fall and Spring Info Sessions; write post-event follow-up emails for attendees, tour visitors, and Visit Day families

REQUIREMENTS & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Required

Preferred

Agree with Donum Dei’s Statement of Faith; be in good standing with a Christian churchGenuine love for children and a commitment to cultivating a love for learningAttend Morning Assembly (M/W/F 8am) and Friday Staff Meetings (1:45–2:45pm)Participate in school activities: Parent Orientation, Back-to-School Night, Greatest Gift, equipping events, and fundraisers3+ years in communications, marketing, social media, or a related fieldExceptional writing ability across audiences: parents, donors, prospective families, facultyDemonstrated social media management: content creation, scheduling, engagement, and analyticsEmail marketing platform experience (HubSpot, Mailchimp, or similar) and CRM workflowsWebsite CMS proficiency; ability to publish content and implement basic SEOPhotography skills: strong eye for composition and visual storytellingAbility to manage multiple projects and recurring deadlines independentlyBachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or related fieldExperience in a school, nonprofit, or mission-driven organizationGoogle Ads, Google Analytics 4, and Search ConsoleVideo production and editing (Reels, short-form social video)Graphic design proficiency (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or equivalent)Experience with Webflow, FACTS, Bloomerang, or similar platformsFluency in a second language (Spanish especially valued in our SF community)

SCHEDULE & COMPENSATION

Salary Range

Type

Schedule

Location

$55,000 – $65,000 DOE

Full-time Exempt

M–Th 8am–4pm · Fri 8am–2:30pm

On-site · 1560 Treat Ave, SF

Health Insurance

100% employer-paid medical, dental & vision

401(k) Match

3% of salary

Tuition Remission

Tax-advantaged credit for enrolled children

PTO & Sick Leave

Academic calendar PTO + 5 sick days

Presence at major school events is expected (evenings and occasional weekends). The working schedule aligns with the school calendar including trimesters, required in-service days, and professional development days.

The pay range for this role is:55,000 - 65,000 USD per year(Campus)