Director of Communications
Listed on 2026-08-11
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Education / Teaching
Digital Marketing, PR / Communications
The School
Vistamar School, founded in 2005, is an independent college preparatory day school serving grades 9-12 in El Segundo, CA. The Vistamar experience is guided by its core values and its mission which rests on three pillars: challenging academics that engage and inspire students; an intimate atmosphere that supports students with caring relationships; and a diverse community that encourages the authentic exchange of perspectives and leads students to be comfortable crossing cultural boundaries.
DetailsPosted: 04-Aug-26
Location: El Segundo, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: $95,000 - $110,000
Communications/PR
Preferred Education4 Year Degree
The SchoolVistamar School, founded in 2005, is an independent college preparatory day school serving grades 9-12 in El Segundo, CA. The Vistamar experience is guided by its core values and its mission which rests on three pillars: challenging academics that engage and inspire students; an intimate atmosphere that supports students with caring relationships; and a diverse community that encourages the authentic exchange of perspectives and leads students to be comfortable crossing cultural boundaries.
Vistamar is governed by a 16-person Board of Trustees composed of current and alumni parents, alumni, educators, and members of the community institution draws from a variety of public, charter, independent, and parochial schools from the South Bay of Los Angeles and has a diverse population of 260 students in which approximately 52% of students identify as people of color. Of the 53 faculty and staff members, roughly 50% identify as people of color and 80% of them have advanced degrees.
Vistamar has an annual budget of $11 million and provides over $4 million in the Moderated Tuition Program supporting 42% of the student body. The student/teacher ratio is 7:1. Vistamar is accredited by California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
Today, Vistamar has graduated 18 classes, beginning with the class of 2008. Alumni have been accepted at the nation’s best colleges and universities and are making their mark as global citizens on their campuses and in their fields.
The OpportunityVistamar School announces a search for the Director of Communications, who will be at the hub of all communications and marketing efforts of the school. Vistamar is eager to promote our mission, core values, program, and brand to all stakeholders including current and prospective families, alumni and their families, and our broader community. Effective communications will improve the stakeholder experience and drive institutional growth, launching Vistamar into an optimistic future.
Having just celebrated the school’s 20th anniversary, Vistamar is refreshing and reimagining its position in the educational marketplace. This identity exploration and crisp messaging is fundamental to ongoing strategic planning. The Director of Communication will play a leadership role in this effort.
The PositionReporting to the Assistant Head of School for Enrollment Management and Strategy, the Director of Communications is responsible for a wide range of print, video, and digital projects, event communications, and social media content. This position is the primary content creator and stakeholder engagement manager on behalf of Vistamar, translating the lived experience of the school into messaging that is clear, engaging, and aligned.
The Director executes a marketing and communications strategy designed in collaboration with the Leadership Team and consultants. The Director partners with the Admissions Team for school marketing and the Development Team for donor, alumni, and parent communications with a focus on promoting events and preparing collateral materials. This position interacts with teachers, Student Services, and Life Planning to feature the school program to all stakeholders.
The Director utilizes outside vendors to support creative work as necessary.
The ideal candidate for the Director of Communications is a strong project manager, collaborative communicator, and a detail-oriented creative who…
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