Director of Communications

Sylvania; Hawaii; On-site; USD 78,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Exempt salaried role

Job summary

Parker School Hawaii in Waimea on Hawaiʻi Island seeks a creative Director of Communications to oversee branding, marketing, and all communications. This exempt, salaried role supervises a Media Production Specialist and serves as the voice and visual storyteller for school life and events.

The ideal candidate will write press-ready copy, manage content across the website and social channels, coordinate with faculty, and capture compelling photography at campus events, meeting deadlines in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• Excellent writing, editing, and public relations experience required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), Microsoft Word and Excel, and Google Workspace
• Ability to work well under deadline pressure
• Photography skills and an artistic eye preferred
• Ability to work in a school environment around children of all ages

Responsibilities

• Direct production of the school's weekly e-newsletter, The BULLetin
• Write copy for major school events and milestones — Kahiau, Dramatiques productions, the Fall BBQ, May Day, graduations
• Manage and direct the Media Production Specialist
• Write copy for brochures, the annual report, holiday card, and quarterly highlights
• Draft all-school messaging on behalf of the Head of School
• Create and send email communications to the Parker community
• Uphold Parker School brand standards across all materials
• Oversee and regularly update website content
• Contribute to an annual marketing plan
• Photograph school functions and events
• Write and submit press releases, including research and subject interviews
• Serve as the school's point of contact with reporters and local press
• Create and manage content across Parker's social media channels
• Maintain the Lindsey Rd. kiosk and the school's newspaper archive
• Coordinate and supervise outside vendors (photography, printing, design)

Skills

Writing

Editing

Public relations

Deadline-driven

Photography

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Microsoft Word & Excel

Google Workspace

Job description

Overview

Parker School is a vibrant learning community of 350 students, Preschool through Grade 12, nurtured by engaged educators and families in the Waimea community on Hawaiʻi Island. The 2026-2027 year marks the 50th anniversary celebrations and the launch of a new preschool program.

The Opportunity

Parker School seeks a creative, deadline-driven Director of Communications to oversee all aspects of communications, branding, and marketing for the school. Reporting to the Head of School and supervising a Media Production Specialist, this role serves as the voice and visual storyteller of Parker School — producing content that connects families, alumni, and the broader community to daily life on campus. The ideal candidate is comfortable drafting a press release as they are behind a camera lens at a Friday afternoon assembly.

Primary Responsibilities

Communications & Marketing

• Direct production of the school\'s weekly e-newsletter, The BULLetin
• Write copy for major school events and milestones — Kahiau, Dramatiques productions, the Fall BBQ, May Day, 5th/8th/12th grade graduations, and more
• Manage and direct the Media Production Specialist
• Write copy for brochures, the annual report, holiday card, and quarterly highlights
• Draft all-school messaging on behalf of the Head of School
• Create and send email communications to the Parker community
• Uphold Parker School brand standards across all materials
• Oversee and regularly update website content
• Contribute to an annual marketing plan
• Photograph school functions and events

Public Relations

• Write and submit press releases, including research and subject interviews
• Serve as the school\'s point of contact with reporters and local press
• Create and manage content across Parker\'s social media channels
• Maintain the Lindsey Rd. kiosk and the school\'s newspaper archive
• Coordinate and supervise outside vendors (photography, printing, design)

Advancement Support

• Partner with the Director of Advancement to develop and execute a strategy for soliciting philanthropic gifts from the Parker community
• Create and produce collateral and assets that support Advancement\'s fundraising goals

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree required
• Excellent writing, editing, and public relations experience required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), Microsoft Word and Excel, and Google Workspace
• Ability to work well under deadline pressure
• Photography skills and an artistic eye preferred
• Ability to work in a school environment around children of all ages

Additional Requirements

• Regular attendance at school events, including some evenings and weekends, for coverage and photography
• Comfort working outdoors and moving quickly to capture live events

What We Offer

• Full-time, year-round position (July 1 – June 30)
• Exempt, salaried position
• Salary Range: $78,000 to $92,000
• Generous benefits package

To Apply

Submit a resume, letter of interest, and three references to the posting at Parker School Hawaii. The application link is provided in the posting content.

The School

Parker School promotes a joyful, engaged, and outstanding educational experience for all students. The school community cherishes Parker\'s tight-knit, extended family feeling, in which each student is known, valued, and nurtured. Meaningful relationships between faculty and students are strong, and Parker students experience deep comfort and support throughout the school.

Established in 1976 by community leaders, Parker School has served Hawaiʻi Island for fifty years and currently serves 350 students in preschool through twelfth grade. Parker School is a non-profit, college-preparatory, independent day school fully accredited by NAIS, HAIS, and WASC.

The Community

Parker is rooted in the Waimea community on Hawaiʻi Island. Waimea offers a moderate climate and a rich cultural environment. The island is home to Parker Ranch and Kahilu Theatre, with proximity to the Kohala Coast.

More information about Parker School can be found at www.parkerschoolhawaii.org.