Marketing and Brand Manager

Marketing & Brand Manager

Bright Star Kids & Montessori Schools

Location: Everett/Mill Creek, WA | Hybrid/Remote with Regular Travel Salary: Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications Full-Time

Bright Star Childcare is looking for a creative, strategic, and results-driven Marketing & Brand Manager to lead marketing efforts for our growing organization of eight early childhood education locations—six Bright Star Kids childcare centers and two Montessori schools.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to take ownership of marketing, build strong brands, create engaging campaigns, and directly contribute to the growth of our schools.

If you're someone who can look at a school and think, *"I know exactly how we could get more families to notice this,"* we want to hear from you!

About Bright Star Childcare

Bright Star Childcare operates eight schools throughout Washington and Oregon, serving children from infancy through school age. Our programs include childcare, preschool, Montessori education, before- and after-school care, and enrichment programs.

We believe that great schools deserve great marketing. Our goal is to make sure families know who we are, understand what makes each school special, and have a positive experience from their first online interaction through enrollment.

About the Role

The Marketing & Brand Manager will oversee the marketing strategy, branding, digital presence, advertising, and community outreach for all eight schools.

You will work closely with ownership, school directors, and administrative teams to understand the needs of each location and develop marketing strategies that increase:

• Brand awareness
• Website traffic
• Family inquiries
• School tours
• Enrollment
• Parent engagement
• Online reviews
• Community involvement

This role is both creative and data-driven. We want someone who enjoys creating great content but also wants to kn