Brand Ambassador

Join Our School’s Team as a Brand Ambassador and Make a Difference!

Are you passionate about the power of real-life education and looking for an opportunity to promote an extraordinary school dedicated to providing a transformative learning experience? Look no further! Pear Tree School is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Brand Ambassador to help us share our mission, values, and unparalleled educational offerings with the world.

Our Why

At Pear Tree School, our Why is to guide children in discovering their true calling and developing a deep sense of purpose, empowering them to leave a meaningful legacy that positively impacts the lives of others.

Join Our Mission

We believe in providing a complete, inclusive, and stimulating education that nurtures the intellectual, social, emotional, physical, and ethical development of every K-12 student. Our mission is to equip our students with the skills, knowledge, and values needed to lead fulfilling lives and make a positive impact on the world. Working in partnership with teachers, families, and the wider community, we strive to create a supportive and dynamic learning environment that encourages active participation, critical thinking, and personal growth.

Brand Ambassador

As a Brand Ambassador for Pear Tree School, you will play a pivotal role in creating awareness and excitement about our exceptional educational environment. Your passion and dedication will help us showcase the amazing opportunities our school provides, ensuring that families and communities recognize the unique benefits we offer.

Key Responsibilities

Be a Leading Voice of Pear Tree School:
- Serve as the passionate advocate and spokesperson for Pear Tree School.
- Effectively communicate our Why, vision, mission, values, unique selling propositions (USPs), and achievements to various audiences.
- Promote our school’s programs, innovative teaching methods, and the remarkable achievements of our students.
Build Strong Relationships:
- Establish and maintain meaningful relationships with current and prospective parents, students, and staff.
- Cultivate a sense of community and loyalty to the school.
Social Media Engagement:
- Utilize various marketing and communication channels, including social media, events, and community engagements.
- Create compelling content, engage with followers, and share positive stories and updates to raise awareness and generate interest in our school.
- Collaborate with the Marketing Coordinator to ensure consistent and effective social media strategies.
Event Representation:
- Attend school events, both on-campus and off-campus, showcasing our school’s mission, values, and achievements.
- Actively engage with attendees and represent the school in a professional and enthusiastic manner.
Student Recruitment Support:
- Collaborate with the admissions team to support student recruitment efforts.
- Participate in open houses, school tours, and admissions events, showcasing the benefits and unique opportunities available at Pear Tree School.
Content Creation:
- Contribute to content creation initiatives, including blog posts, videos, testimonials, and newsletters, showcasing success stories, achievements, and the overall student experience.
- Work closely with the Marketing Coordinator to align content with marketing strategies.
Community Partnerships:
- Collaborate with local and international businesses, institutions, organizations, and community groups to establish partnerships, raise awareness, and foster community engagement with Pear Tree School.
Parent and Student Engagement:
- Strengthen relationships with parents and students, organizing events and activities that foster connections and promote ongoing involvement with our school.

What you’ll need:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations, education, or a related field is beneficial. Practical experience, skills, and a strong passion for education can also be valuable.
Experience: 1+ years of experience in marketing, brand management, public relations, or a similar role. Experience in the education sector, particularly in promoting schools or educational programs, is highly desirable.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for effectively conveying our school’s mission, values, and unique offerings.
Relationship Building: The ability to build and maintain positive relationships with various stakeholders, including parents, students, staff, and the community, is crucial.
Social Media and Marketing Acumen: Proficiency in social media platforms, content creation, and digital marketing strategies is essential for effectively promoting our school.
Metrics & Results-Driven: Strong analytical skills to measure and track the effectiveness of marketing campaigns, including ROI (Return on Investment) and ROAS (Return on Advertising Spend).
Customer Relationship Management (CRM): Familiarity with Hubspot CRM system to effectively manage and track interactions with prospective and current parents.
Passion for Education & School’s Mission: A genuine passion for education and a belief in the transformative power of progressive and holistic approaches to learning.
Adaptability and Creativity: The ability to adapt to a dynamic environment and come up with creative ideas and solutions.
Team Player: Collaboration and teamwork are important aspects of the role. The Brand Ambassador should be able to work effectively with the school founders/directors, faculty, and other stakeholders to align messaging and initiatives.
Organized: Proactive and self-motivated with strong organizational skills
Continuous Learning: A commitment to ongoing professional development and staying updated on current trends and best practices in marketing, branding, and education.

Awesome Extras

In addition to the specialist skills mentioned above, it would be great if our Brand Ambassador had:

Photography Skills: Advanced photography skills to capture high-quality images of school events, activities, and student achievements.
Graphics Design: Proficiency in graphic design software (incl. Adobe Creative Cloud suite) and the ability to create visually appealing materials such as flyers, social media graphics, and promotional materials.
Video Editing: Experience in Adobe Premiere Pro video editing software to create engaging video content for social media and promotional purposes.
Event Planning: Knowledge and experience in event planning and coordination, including organizing school events, workshops, and community outreach activities.
SEO and SEM: Understanding of search engine optimization (SEO) and search engine marketing (SEM) techniques to enhance the visibility of the school’s online presence and campaigns.
Influencer Marketing: Knowledge of influencer marketing strategies and experience in collaborating with influencers or brand ambassadors in promoting educational institutions or related fields.
Public Relations: Knowledge of public relations strategies and experience in managing media relations, press releases, and media coverage to enhance the school’s visibility and reputation.
Language Skills: Proficiency in multiple languages, particularly languages spoken by the diverse community in which the school operates, to effectively communicate and engage with a broader audience.
Storytelling: Strong storytelling abilities to convey the unique stories and experiences of students, parents, and staff through various channels, including written content, videos, and testimonials.

What You’ll Love About Us!

Our Company Culture

As our Brand Ambassador, you’ll be joining a unique and diverse team of educated individuals. Everyone who works at Pear Tree School is passionate about our mission and has a positive impact on the success of the organization.

We embrace that same philosophy for our employees as well. Everyone on our team celebrates learning, entrepreneurialism, and personal growth, knowing that the success of Pear Tree’s employees and the company are inextricably intertwined. Check out our Points of Culture on our Careers page.

To develop a close-knit team, you’ll be invited to attend regular company events, including dinner parties, escape rooms, games nights, hiking trips, and fitness classes!

Working for Pear Tree also means that you’re working for an ethical business! As with any business, whether for-profit or non-profit, we need to generate as much revenue as possible to be able to achieve our long-term Vision. Nevertheless, we do so in ways that provide genuine benefits and life-changing outcomes to our customers and our community. Our staff are the heart of our organization and are treated as we ourselves would want to be treated.

Working Time

This is a full-time position. You’ll generally work 8:00am to 4:00pm; however, some circumstances may require you to be at work outside of these hours (e.g. monthly open houses during admissions season), or to check your email outside of these hours.

You will be directly answerable to the Pear Tree directors, Alexis Birner and Paul Romani.

Salary & Benefits:

We offer a competitive total compensation package, with a starting salary of $60,000-$70,000/year plus benefits. Starting pay is partially based on the range of relevant skills and experience, but it is also based on a 3-month probation period to ensure that you are the right Brand Ambassador for our school. Results ultimately determine your salary, both short and long term.

Pear Tree offers a comprehensive benefits program, which includes dental, extended health, life insurance, long term disability, and accidental death & dismemberment.

Additional benefits include:

Company Events
Free Food (with our in-house hot lunch program)
On-site Parking
Paid Time Off (see below)

Vacation:

We offer exceptional paid vacation time, follows:

Winter break (~3 weeks)
Time before the start of summer camps (~1 week)
5 x personal days, which can be taken consecutively as additional vacation days

Professional Development & Growth Opportunities

Ongoing professional development will be provided through external training opportunities in related skill areas. The more you learn, the better you’ll be able to help us!

As Pear Tree grows, further opportunities will present themselves, including executive / management roles.

Application

Join our team and make a lasting impact on the lives of our students and the broader community. Together, we can shape a future of holistic education and inspire lifelong learners.

To apply, please submit your customized resume and cover letter (in PDF format) highlighting your relevant experience and why you are passionate about representing Pear Tree School as a Brand Ambassador.

We thank all interested parties. Only those selected for the interview process will be contacted.

We look forward to welcoming a dynamic and enthusiastic Brand Ambassador to our progressive school community!