COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATE

COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATE  

ABOUT PKS

Founded in 2008, Presidio Knolls School (PKS) is an independent school located in the heart of San Francisco, with approximately 440 students enrolled in preschool through eighth grade. Joyful learning, a sense of belonging, and deep intellectual inquiry permeate our school culture, where we are innovating at the intersection of progressive education and Mandarin immersion.

JOB DESCRIPTION

PKS seeks a full-time Communications Associate who will play a key role in bringing the PKS story to life through a compelling mix of storytelling, visual media, and digital content creation in support of the school's institutional priorities around admissions, advancement, and community engagement.

Reporting to the Director of Advancement, you will partner with faculty, staff, students, parents, and alumni to capture and share content that reflects the school's vibrant community and our distinctive approach to teaching and learning across a range of digital and print channels, including social media, the school website, email communications, and other publications.

We are seeking a professional with at least two years of relevant experience. PKS offers a tight-knit, collaborative, and supportive work environment with significant opportunities for professional growth and development.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position working 40 hours Monday to Friday. While there is potential for the role to have some flexibility, the expectation is that the successful candidate will be able to work in-person on our campus in San Francisco 90%+ of the time. 

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 engaging 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 embrace opportunities 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

PKS offers a competitive compensation package. The full-time salary range is $38.00-$45.00 per hour. Salaries are set according to years of experience and degrees earned. PKS offers a strong benefits package for all full-time employees .

TO APPLY

We encourage you to apply even if your professional experiences and qualifications don’t align perfectly with the above, but you strongly believe you’d excel in the position. We actively seek candidates from various backgrounds, particularly those historically underrepresented in independent schools. Our commitment to inclusion creates a stronger community where everyone can thrive.

To apply, please submit your resume and a one-paragraph personal statement to: LINK

Offers of employment are contingent upon clear LiveScan fingerprinting and TB risk assessment. Other requirements include completing first aid/CPR training, mandated reporter training, anti-harassment training, and Workplace Violence Prevention training. Access to all required clearances and training is provided and paid for by the school.

SB848 Disclosure: As required by California law (SB 848 and related Education Code sections), applicants are required to provide a complete list of prior educational employers as part of the application process. By applying for this position, you consent to the school contacting all prior educational employers listed on your application to inquire about any credible complaints, substantiated misconduct investigations, or disciplinary actions, as required by California law.

Work Life at PKS

Presidio Knolls School is committed to fostering a workplace where talented educators and professionals thrive. We prioritize competitive compensation, robust benefits, and a supportive culture that values innovation, reflection, and collaboration. Our 2026-2027 benefits package includes:

Signature PKS Advantages

• Monthly commuter benefits up to $325/month, PKS subsidizes $60
• A unique bicultural learning environment that promotes personal growth, intentional practice, and collective purpose

Financial Well-Being

• 5% Employer match contribute to your 403(b)-retirement plan
• Salaries aligned with Bay Area market rates, with annual cost-of-living adjustments
• Tuition remission offered for full-time employees who have child(ren) enrolled at PKS, to 75% discount on tuition for one enrolled child, subject to admissions process and eligibility. 

Comprehensive Health Coverage

• 100% employer- paid medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance for employees
• Affordable options for spouse family coverage
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care
• Wellness benefits and EAP
• Mental health benefits via Springhealth

Paid Time Off & Holidays

• Paid holidays in accordance with the school calendar
• Non-exempt admin / support employee accrued 120 hours / year vacation hours
• Accrual of 10 sick days annually

School Culture & Appreciation

• Regular staff appreciation lunches
• Monthly Birthday celebration
• Complimentary tickets to our annual Gala event
• Celebration lunch as part of our Lunar New Year Festival
• Happy hour events: past events have been Ping Pong, Bowling, Karaoke, SF Giants game, Mahjong, Holiday Party, End of School Year Celebration