Director of Marketing and Communications

Urban School of San Francisco

is seeking an experienced Director of Marketing and Communications. Urban is an independent high school with 420 students located in the historic Haight Ashbury neighborhood and known for its innovative and progressive curriculum; deep commitment to equity and inclusion; nationally recognized service learning program; and the authentic engagement of its students, faculty and staff.Urban’s Director of Marketing and Communications promotes the mission, programs and objectives of the school to a wide range of external and internal constituents. Essential elements of this leadership role include: internal and external communications; brand management; oversight of the school’s online and digital presence; shaping and implementing strategies in collaboration with the Admissions and Development offices; development of the school’s publications and collateral materials; media relations; crisis communication and other special projects as needed.The Director of Marketing and Communications serves as a member of Urban’s senior administrative team and reports directly to the Head of School.Successful candidates for the Director of Marketing and Communications will likely have the following:Alignment with Urban’s mission and core values and a desire to work in a high schoolSignificant marketing experience ideally in, but not limited to, non-profit settingsExceptionally strong writing, editorial and proofreading skillsStrong technical and digital skills and proficiency with office and design softwareOutstanding listening and collaborating skills and interpersonal acuityProficiency with current social media platformsExperience with website development, design and functionStrong project management skills and the ability to run concurrent projectsDegree(s) in Journalism, Marketing, Communications or a related fieldWORKING CONDITIONSClimate controlled office environment; one remote day a week allowable.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSEquipment Used: Computer/Laptop, phone, copy machine, scanner, mobile phoneSitting continuously over 5 hours per day occasional lifting, reaching, bending, standing, squatting, kneelingAbility to lift and carry up to 35 poundsFor a descriptive list of job duties and other responsibilities, please visit

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SALARY AND BENEFITSThe anticipated salary range the School reasonably expects to pay candidates for the position of Director of Marketing and Communications in San Francisco is $165,000 - $172,500 annually.Urban provides all full-time and part-time employees working more than 20 hours per week or teaching 4 or more classes a generous benefits package including employer-paid medical and dental coverage. In addition, we offer retirement, life and disability insurance, Flex Spending for medical and dependent care, Commuter Transit benefits with an employer subsidy, EAP, Travel Assistance, Grief Counseling, and more, including:Professional development and training.Urban Café Dollars for purchasing breakfast, lunch and snacks.Parking garage provided on a first-come, first-served basis.Please see our

Benefits Overview

for more details.TO APPLYTo apply for this position, please visit our

Career Center

and select “

Director of Marketing and Communications

” to start your application and upload your cover letter and resume.Urban is an equal opportunity employer with an institutional commitment to diversity, equity and social justice. We actively encourage applications from candidates of color and others historically underrepresented at independent schools.

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