DEPARTMENT

Advancement

REPORTS TO

Advancement Director

EMPLOYMENT

Full-time Exempt

LOCATION

On-site · San Francisco, CA

● 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

CommunicationsStrategy & Planning

• Build and maintain an annual communications plan aligned to the enrollment, fundraising, and events calendar; update each trimester
• Establish communications as a proactive institutional discipline — not reactive and ad hoc
• Coordinate 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 announcements
• Develop all communications for Spring Gala, Giving Tuesday, year-end appeal, and annual fund campaigns
• Create event-specific communications for Back-to-School Night, PENs, Grandparents’ Day, Convocation, Greatest Gift, Holy Week, and others
• Draft 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 calendar
• Serve as primary photographer and videographer for campus life and events; produce short-form video reels; deliver edited content within 48 hrs
• Manage DDCA website (Webflow): content updates, blog posts, SEO (title tags, meta, alt text); minimum one post/month
• Manage Google Ads campaigns during enrollment recruitment seasons (Sep–Oct, Jan–Mar); monitor NICHE, Google Business, Yelp, and directories
• Operate 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 content
• Review and approve all external communications before publication — no family-facing content goes out without this role
• Maintain DDCA brand standards across all channels; build and steward a brand guide for faculty and staff
• Produce and maintain all admissions and fundraising collateral: brochures, one-pagers, packets, event flyers, signage, and digital versions
• Co-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 stage
• Develop admissions social content during recruitment seasons: testimonials, program spotlights, campus life, and day-in-the-life content
• Support the Advancement Director with donor-facing communications: campaigns, appeals, impact stories, and stewardship updates
• Create all promotional materials for Fall and Spring Info Sessions; write post-event follow-up emails for attendees, tour visitors, and Visit Day families

Required

Preferred

• Agree with Donum Dei’s Statement of Faith; be in good standing with a Christian church
• Genuine love for children and a commitment to cultivating a love for learning
• Attend 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 fundraisers
• 3+ years in communications, marketing, social media, or a related field
• Exceptional writing ability across audiences: parents, donors, prospective families, faculty
• Demonstrated social media management: content creation, scheduling, engagement, and analytics
• Email marketing platform experience (HubSpot, Mailchimp, or similar) and CRM workflows
• Website CMS proficiency; ability to publish content and implement basic SEO
• Photography skills: strong eye for composition and visual storytelling
• Ability to manage multiple projects and recurring deadlines independently

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or related field
• Experience in a school, nonprofit, or mission-driven organization
• Google Ads, Google Analytics 4, and Search Console
• Video production and editing (Reels, short-form social video)
• Graphic design proficiency (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or equivalent)
• Experience with Webflow, FACTS, Bloomerang, or similar platforms
• Fluency in a second language (Spanish especially valued in our SF community)

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