Marketing Associate

Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School•Palo Alto, CA

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School is seeking a creative, organized Marketing Associate to share the school experience through blog stories, social media, website content, and email campaigns. This hands-on position is suited to a strong writer, creator, and communicator who enjoys meeting people, asking questions, taking initiative, and participating in a school community. The Marketing Associate works closely with the Director of Marketing to balance priorities within a part-time schedule. The role is 20 hours per week at $27 per hour. Work is primarily on campus, with flexibility for some remote hours, and regular availability on campus in Palo Alto is expected. The position reports to the Director of Marketing and has an immediate start. Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School is an independent community school serving students in TK–8. Its mission is to cultivate a joyful learning community that builds students’ capacity for critical thinking, creativity, and moral courage through a complementary curriculum of general and Jewish studies. The school enrolls approximately 370 students and is committed to educating the whole child and fostering an inclusive, diverse environment grounded in shared values. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of required pre-employment clearances, including Live Scan fingerprinting, TB clearance, employment eligibility verification (Form I-9), and required school and state training. The posting may not represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities or qualifications, and the school reserves the right to modify or discontinue the position at any time.

Requirements

Strong writing, editing, and communication skills, with curiosity about people and their stories.
Experience creating social media content, including reels and short videos.
Proficiency in Canva or a similar design tool and experience editing video.
Technical confidence and readiness to learn website tools, Mailchimp, and other digital platforms.
Initiative, strong organization, attention to detail, and reliable follow-through.
Comfort building relationships with children and adults, with sound judgment around student privacy and photo permissions.
Enthusiasm for Jewish education and Hausner’s mission, and availability to work regularly on campus in Palo Alto.

Nice To Haves

Hausner or other Jewish day school alumni.
Experience with blog writing, photography, email automation, or website content management.
Interest in website analytics.

Responsibilities

Capture campus life through photos and videos; create and publish social posts, reels, and other content.
Find stories, coordinate and conduct interviews, and manage blog articles and community spotlights from idea through review and publication.
Maintain a content calendar, adapt stories across channels, and organize photos and videos for future use.
Track and report on social media performance, follow trends, and suggest improvements.
Monitor comments and messages, coordinating with the Director of Marketing on follow-up.
Create and maintain website content, including campaign and landing pages, keeping information current and easy to navigate.
Help execute digital campaigns through website content, Mailchimp emails, and automated sequences.
Create graphics in Canva or a similar tool, keeping content accurate, polished, and consistent with Hausner’s brand.
Collaborate with Admissions, Advancement, and other school colleagues on content and campaigns.
Maintain Spirit Store inventory, track sales, coordinate replenishment, and periodically staff sales tables or train parent volunteers.
Support marketing logistics, including ordering materials, taking notes, and following up on project details.