Communications Assistant

The Buckley School is a dynamic, nurturing learning community committed to equity and inclusion, and as such, seeks to hire talented employees with diverse backgrounds.

Communications Assistant

The Buckley School, Los Angeles' oldest K-12 all-gender learning institution, has an opening for a Communications Assistant. This is a highly versatile, hands-on role that supports all aspects of the Communications Office. Reporting to the Director of Strategic Marketing and Communications, this individual is willing to jump in wherever needed and comfortable handling a mix of creative, logistical, and administrative tasks.

The Communications Assistant provides essential support to both the Director and the Marketing and Digital Content Manager, serving as a visible, responsive presence on campus and helping ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Communications Support

• Manage and update all school calendars online
• Communicate with freelancers and external contractors such as photographers, videographers, and graphic designers to support them in meeting deadlines and other needs.
• Report, write, and collect content for newsletters, announcements, and internal updates
• Support website updates and behind-the-password resource boards
• Assist with social media content preparation and execution as assigned

Photography & Asset Management

• Serve as the primary on-campus photographer for daily school life, events, and activities
• Collect, organize, tag, and archive photos and videos for long-term use
• Maintain and improve the school's digital asset library
• Coordinate with student interns, faculty, and professional photographers as needed

Event & Campus Support

• Attend school events to provide photography and on-site communications support
• Gather content from faculty, staff, and students
• Support day-to-day needs of the Communications Office, including administrative and logistical tasks
• Step in wherever needed-no task too small

Procedural Responsibilities

• Upholds all expectations, policies and practices outlined in the school's employee handbook and other foundational documents, and directives from senior administrators

Students/Staff/Community Relations

• Creates warm and uplifting professional relationships with students, families, and all constituencies of the school
• Communicates in a timely and effectively manner
• Serves as an ambassador for the school at all times, on and off campus and speaking positively about the school and its community members

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Basic photography skills (professional experience a plus, but not required)
• Excellent written communication skills
• Familiarity with digital tools and platforms a plus
• Interest in communications, marketing, or storytelling

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Flexible, positive, and eager to help
• Comfortable being visible and engaged on campus
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Curious, adaptable, and open to learning new skills

• Willing to pitch and help whenever needed
• Models the highest standards of professionalism and creates warm, uplifting, and trusting learning environments and working relationships marked by humor, positivity, humility, empathy, excellent emotional intelligence, extraordinary interpersonal skills, and collaboration
• Demonstrates great individual integrity, initiative, self-awareness, commitment to personal and professional growth, and the ability to receive and apply feedback
• Possesses a passion for education, particularly in an independent school environment, conveyed by a solid understanding of educational practice and philosophy grounded in DEI
• Knowledge of and demonstrated competency in diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Relishes the joys and challenges of working with K-12 students and possesses a deep understanding of the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development of children
• Demonstrates adaptability, dependability, good judgment, strong social skills and the ability to read, assess, imagine, evaluate, calculate, & make wise decisions
• Significant experience in curriculum design and implementing instructional programs
• Experience with developing scope and sequence, working in collaboration with department peers
• Demonstrates strong communication skills in person, in writing, by phone, and through other electronic means (such as Zoom)

• Knowledge of Google Drive (Sheets and Docs), Blackbaud/Education Edge, and the ability to learn new and evolving technology

COMPENSATION

$25.00 - $28.00 per hour

The base salary is separate from fringe benefits, such as retirement contributions, daily lunch, on-site parking, contributions to medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D plans, our generous time off policy, or potential stipends (for eligible employees). Our pay ranges are reasonable estimates of what the School anticipates paying for a role but are not guaranteed. If hired at The Buckley School, your rate will be determined by your education and experience.

TO APPLY

Interested candidates should visit: https://buckley.isolvedhire.com/jobs/

Please note that you must upload your resume AND cover letter to be considered for the position. Incomplete applications will not move forward in the hiring process.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

The Buckley School, with 830 students, is one of the most respected independent schools in Los Angeles. Buckley is known for its unique educational philosophy, the 4-Fold Plan of Education, which melds a whole-child approach with elements of structure, as well as for its warm and nurturing educational environment.

The school's curriculum balances academics, the arts, physical development and ethical education. Buckley's creative, personalized approach to education emphasizes high academic standards for all students and includes traditional touches that develop the character and discipline that unlock students' potential.