Communications Advancement Assistant, Available Immediately, 24 hours per week
Burke's, United States
Job Description
About Burke’s
Burke's is an independent K-8 gender-inclusive all-girls’ school located on a 3.5-acre campus in San Francisco. Burke’s is one of California’s leading elementary schools with a 115-year tradition of educational excellence. Our mission is to educate, encourage, and empower girls. The school combines strong academic and co-curricular programs emphasizing project-based learning and personal growth in a diverse and inclusive community. We emphasize the development of fundamental and higher-level critical thinking skills in an atmosphere of creativity, exploration, academic rigor, and joyful learning.
Position Description
We are looking for someone who is creative, organized, detail-oriented, comfortable with digital and printed media, and willing to learn new skills. We are seeking a person with excellent verbal and written communication skills and a desire to share the joyful stories of our busy school community. Relevant skills include writing, copy editing, project management, marketing, and public relations. Website management, and photography. Experience with advancement and graphic design skills are a plus, but not required.
The Communications and Advancement Assistant reports to the Director of Communications. This position will work with the Advancement team, under general supervision of the Director of Advancement to support print and digital communications for Burke’s current parents, grandparents, alumnae, and donors. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in learning about communications in the educational sector. The ideal candidate is interested in various visual and written communication platforms and wants to learn more about Advancement programming in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Work is performed on campus.
Job Responsibilities
- Cover school events and write stories for the website, newsletters, and print publications
- Support the creation of the printed Annual Report and Burke’s Magazine
- Create and organize content for email blasts, including a weekly newsletter for parents
- Perform copywriting and proofreading tasks
- Work with staff and parent committees on online content and provide user support for Burke’s internal website
- Provide photo and video support for events and assist in editing images and video for web
- Assist in creating and supporting webpages for key events, programs, and fundraising initiatives
- As needed, assist in designing print and digital media
- Provide support at community events and fundraisers with three required weekend events per school year
- Assist with special events planning, preparation and execution and processing of online RSVPs
- Assist the Advancement department with the following duties: scheduling meetings, calendar and contacts maintenance, meeting preparation and follow-up, among additional responsibilities.
- Assist in review of various donor listings, reports and mailings for accuracy
- Other tasks as assigned
Requirements
Qualifications amp; Skills
- Bachelor’s degree is preferred
- Professionalism and confidentiality is mandatory
- Proven strong writing and editorial skills
- Interest or affinity to education, children, or girls and women’s issues
- Experience in multiple digital communications platforms and formats, including social media
- Knowledge of independent school or non-profit communications a plus
- Initiative and independence in carrying out responsibilities
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and a variety of demands
- Participating in the work of a small development/communications staff, assisting whenever necessary, branching out to other areas if needed
- Comfort with basic website content management systems and working in HTML
- Ability to work well in collaboration with a variety of individuals
- Strong organizational skills
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Burke’s is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. School policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.
Benefits
Compensation
Burke’s offers competitive compensation with an hourly rate of $29.00- $31.00/hour based on years of experience. Comprehensive benefits are provided. Be