Communications Associate

Ross (SF Bay Area), CA

Full Time

Entry Level

About Branson

The Branson School is a coeducational, college-preparatory day school of 420 students, grades 9-12, located in Marin County, California. Branson's mission is to develop students who make a positive impact in the world by leading lives of integrity, purpose, learning, and joy. Branson is an ever-evolving educational community that challenges and supports students as they grow into confident, thoughtful, ethical people. We encourage students to be brave in whatever they do – in the classroom, on the field, on stage, in the community, even with their peers. Branson also believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to create a truly excellent learning environment and a vibrant, caring community. From the classroom, to affinity spaces, to athletics, clubs, and beyond, we aspire to ensure that every member of the Branson community feels a deep sense of belonging and inclusion.

At the heart of Branson is the trusting, dynamic relationship between dedicated teachers and students. The Branson faculty and staff value student-centered teaching and decision-making, continual growth, and collaboration. They respond to challenges with open minds and creative spirits, and they fully participate in the Branson community in a multitude of roles. They are widely regarded as outstanding, innovative leaders in teaching and their areas of expertise. Branson faculty and staff work and collaborate together on our beautiful, 17-acre campus, where a shared sense of purpose and love for their students create a joyful and tight-knit community. Learn more at branson.org, visit us on social media @bransonschool, or contact us.

Mission Statement

Branson develops students who make a positive impact in the world by leading lives of integrity, purpose, learning, and joy.

Community Statement of Belonging

Branson believes that the well-being of people and the planet are inextricably linked and are essential to creating a truly excellent learning environment and a vibrant, caring community. We aspire to have every member of the Branson community feel a deep sense of belonging and inclusion.

Core Values
Courage | Kindness | Honor | Purpose

Job Summary

The Communications Associate supports Branson’s communication strategy and champions Branson’s brand and strategic vision to deliver high quality, effective communications for all communities of the school – students, parents and families, current and former faculty & staff, alumni and alumni families, current and former trustees, and our neighbors in Ross. The Communications Associate must be an experienced and effective communicator, skilled in writing and creating compelling digital content for a variety of audiences. Fluency in both English and Spanish is preferred.

This is a full-time, exempt position, located on Branson’s campus in Ross, with a projected start date of July 2025. The Communications Associate reports to the Director of Communications & Marketing, with oversight from the Chief Advancement Officer. The annual salary for this position ranges from $65,000 to $80,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

Duties and Responsibilities:

In collaboration with the Communications Director and in support of the school-wide communications strategy:

Create original content for the school highlighting the classroom experience, arts, athletics, community engagement, academics, campus community, and events for use across channels (website, social media, print collateral, etc.)
Coordinate content updates on the school’s website.
Maintain the school’s master communications calendar.
Implement the school’s social media strategy across multiple social and networking platforms (@bransonschool, @branson_bulls, and @bransonalumni on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn) – including maintaining a content calendar, creating and sourcing content, and social advertising – in support of the school’s communications and admissions goals.
Coordinate a team of student interns for social media content development.
If fluent in Spanish, assist in translating and proofreading in-language communications. If not fluent, collaborate with Spanish translator(s) to produce all communication materials bilingually.
Build emails and coordinate the school’s weekly e-newsletter.
Assist school departments with their annual communications projects (admissions collateral, alumni and parent fundraising campaigns, curriculum guides, various handbooks), providing project management, writing, and editing support, and collaborating with outside designers.
Contribute to the production of Branson Magazine through project coordination, content development, and collaboration with contracted writers, designers, and photographers.
Support communications for Branson’s Parents’Association, alumni relations, and prospective family communications.
Take photos and video; assist with creating and editing basic videos as needed.
Coordinate neighborhood relations for Town of Ross updates and school events that may have community impact.
Assist with media relations and work with reporters as needed.

Key Qualifications and Skills

Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, communications, or marketing preferred
2-4 years of experience in a marketing or communications-related role
Experience in writing, copywriting, and content development
Experience and expertise in social media – content creation and program coordination – for an organization or company
Demonstrated project management skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and experience in working with a diverse range of colleagues and internal clients
Fluency and strong writing and editing skills in Spanish preferred but not required
Experience with basic office software (Microsoft Office or Google suite) and interest in learning more
Experience with basic graphic design, website content management systems, and video editing a plus
Collaborative team player with ability to juggle multiple projects and constituencies
Attention to detail and adherence to deadlines
Ability to demonstrate our four core values and support our mission statements through collaboration, professionalism, and critical reflection
Ability to pass state and federal background check, fingerprinting, and provide a recent negative TB test or screening

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Branson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all applicants, employees, volunteers and interns, and the School makes decisions based on the merits of each candidate. Branson prohibits discrimination based on an individual’s race, color, religion (including all aspects of religious beliefs, observance or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices), sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, pregnancy and breastfeeding), sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality, and bisexuality) national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital status or registered domestic partner status, uniformed service member or veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics or information, or any other basis protected by law. The School will afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants, employees, volunteers, and interns as to all terms and conditions of employment, including, without limitation, compensation, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, and termination.

For Consideration

We encourage all qualified applicants who align with Branson’s shared commitment to its Mission Statement, Diversity Mission Statement, and Core Values to submit a cover letter, resume, and short (1-2 page) writing sample at: https://thebransonschool.applytojob.com/apply/aOkhyvJRY9/Communications-Associate

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