Communications Assistant

The Buckley School•Los Angeles, CA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
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

Nice To Haves

professional photography experience
professional experience a plus

Responsibilities

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