Director of Strategic Marketing & Community Outreach

Summary

Pinewood School is a three-campus K–12 independent school in Los Altos and Los Altos Hills, known for a student experience that is personal, participatory, and grounded in strong relationships. The Director of Strategic Marketing and Community Outreach is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and executing Pinwood's marketing strategy at a moment of visible growth and momentum.

Specific Duties

• Define and lead how Pinewood presents itself across all external communications, including the website, social media, and publications, ensuring a clear and consistent expression of the school’s identity.
• Set direction for content creation and social media, ensuring consistency, clarity, and alignment with the school’s broader marketing strategy.
• Contribute directly to content development, capturing moments from across all three campuses and shaping them into engaging narratives.
• Monitor performance across marketing efforts, using data and analytics to assess effectiveness and inform ongoing strategy.
• Report to the associate head of school and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience leading marketing in a school or mission-driven organization.
• Demonstrated ability to develop clear, engaging messaging.
• Experience overseeing or guiding communications functions and small teams.
• Familiarity with digital platforms, including websites and social media.
• Experience working collaboratively across departments and functions.
• Comfort operating in a role that combines strategy with hands-on execution.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; advanced degree preferred.
• A relationship-centered presence and an eagerness to build trust with colleagues, families, and in the community.
• A clear and thoughtful communicator in writing, conversation, and presentations.
• Initiative and creativity paired with the discipline to build repeatable systems and templates that keep the work sustainable.
• Comfort working collaboratively across departments, aligning messages and strengthening the overall family experience.
• Commitment to being an engaged member of the school community in a fully on-site role that requires regular presence on all three of Pinewood’s campuses.
• Discretion and professionalism in a school setting, with respect for student and family privacy.
• Exceptional attention to detail.

Application Instructions

To apply, please visit the following link, which contains the job opportunity statement and complete application instructions. www.12MRecruiting.com/jobs/Pinewood