Communications & Social Media Coordinator

The Communications & Social Media Coordinator advances Sinai Akiba Academy's mission by shaping clear, consistent, and compelling communication. Central to the role is managing day-to-day communications across platforms, elevating the school's voice and visual identity, and ensuring communications are timely and accurately delivered to all employees and families. The Communications & Social Media Coordinator (CSMC) partners with leadership to champion the school's story and mission, aligning communications across academic, advancement, and operational departments. The role requires strong writing skills, sound judgment, attention to detail, and a deep appreciation for Jewish education and Sinai Akiba Academy's community.

This is a non-exempt, full-time position and reports directly to the Director of Marketing & Strategic Communications.

Sinai Akiba Academy is a preeminent private Jewish day school in Los Angeles, serving students in Early Childhood through Grade 8. Sinai Akiba Academy is undergirded by our school mission to engage students in the joy and discipline of learning, and nurture a community of ethical, critical thinkers who, shaped by our evolving Jewish tradition, walk through the world with confidence and humility.

Our core values of Kehillah Kedoshah (Sacred Community); Talmud Torah (Academic Excellence); Derech Eretz (Kindness, Empathy, & Respect); Tzedek, Tzedek Tirdof (Ethical Responsibility); Avodat Halev (Soulful Intention), and Ahavat Yisrael (Love for Israel) serve as a commitment with the students, families and community members that we serve to energize the present, explore the past, and embrace the future.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Communications

• Lead the development and execution of the School's internal and external communications, including, but not limited to, all-community and all-employee directed emails and time-sensitive correspondence leveraging mass email systems (Constant Contact and Blackbaud) under the direction of the Director of Marketing & Strategic Communications
• Create and deliver all internal and external aspects of the School's electronic and print communications
• Maintain accurate and current contact lists in Constant Contact
• Utilize and maintain additional communication platforms, including Hypersign and Bright Arrow
• Create and manage the internal and front-facing School calendars on JagNet (School Intranet), as well as the annual Major Dates calendar
• Work with the Parent Association (PA) on streamlining communications and assist with WhatsApp messaging for Class Ambassadors
• Serve as "ghost writer", initiating drafts, editing, and reviewing, for the Head of School and division directors

Social Media Coordination

• Develop and manage content across all official platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube, as relevant)
• Develop and maintain a consistent, professional presence across all platforms that reflects SAA's brand, values, and vibrancy
• Craft and share engaging digital storytelling posts on social media to attract and inspire prospective families, supporting admissions and enrollment goals
• Capture authentic moments of student life, Staffulty expertise, and community activities to strengthen pride among parents, alumni, and donors
• Position Sinai Akiba Academy as a leading Jewish day school locally and nationally through professional, branded content
• Manage a content calendar aligned with school events, campaigns, and Jewish holidays
• Capture and edit photos, videos, reels, and graphics for regular posting
• Ensure all content follows guidelines for child safety, privacy, and brand consistency

General Responsibilities

• Be available during unscheduled work time for emergency communications
• Learn, use, and apply technology as required by School to enhance learning, provide feedback to students and parents, and engage with colleagues. Technology includes but is not limited to JagNet, Google Workspace, Paylocity, and any other School approved software.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or Head of School in support of the school's mission

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3+ years' experience writing and coordinating communications: Independent school, Jewish institution, non-profit, or community-oriented experience preferred
• Proficiency with Google Suite (Mail, Calendar, Docs, etc.) and uploading and downloading digital resources, Microsoft Office, and Blackbaud
• Proven track record of managing projects from conception through to successful delivery
• An understanding of Jewish identity, holidays, practices, traditions, culture, and life cycle events
• Professional experience with social media content design
• Experience with the Blackbaud Pushpage system and Constant Contact is a plus
• Outstanding verbal, written communication, and storytelling skills
• Highly energetic, positive, and flexible with a growth mindset
• Ability to work well with cross-functional teams, build strong relationships, and embody a growth and collaborative mindset

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Annual Salary Range: $65,000 - $72,000
• Excellent benefit package with a portion of medical paid by SAA
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• 403b and employer funded retirement plans
• Professional development opportunities

In the spirit of pay transparency we share the base annual salary range for this position: $65,000 - $72,000. Annual base salary is exclusive of fringe benefits, retirement plan employer contributions or potential stipends (for eligible employees). Pay ranges at SAA are reasonable estimates of what the School anticipates paying for a role but are not guaranteed. If hired at SAA, your final annual base salary will be determined by factors such as skills, education, experience, job level, part-time status and number of months of work per academic year. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity with our current employees as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the full annual base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical for SAA in order to allow for future and continued salary growth.

Applicants may submit their cover letter and resume for consideration to Lisa Zide, Associate Head of School for Institutional Advancement, at lzide@sinaiakiba.org.

Sinai Akiba Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and strictly prohibits any type of harassment or discrimination in regards to race, religion, age, color, sex, disability status, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender expression, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and/or local laws.