7 Marketing and Communications jobs

About inquirED inquirED , LLC was founded in 2017 to empower all teachers to inspire inquiry. Our team believes deeply in the power of inquiry-based learning (IBL) to create life-long learners, prepared for 21st century careers. We also know that for many teachers, implementing IBL can be extremely difficult. inquirED makes IBL possible in any classroom by providing curriculum and embedded professional learning for teachers to implement and master inquiry-based teaching. About the Role We’re looking for a relational leader to grow partnerships across the country. Working closely with the Director of Marketing, the Director of Partnerships will cultivate relationships with school and district leads to move towards closed deals and work closely with existing partners to ensure successful implementation and retention. This is a unique opportunity to join an early stage start-up as we envision our product and team from the ground up. You’ll have the opportunity to define and refine our approach to sales. Why Join Us? Ability to pave the path Small team, quick decisions Opportunity to participate in equity plan Remote team - no limitations on geography Unlimited PTO for early team members What We Are Looking For Strong relationship building and networking skills Systems orientation/organized - able to use an existing customer relationship management system to organize and manage relationships with current and potential partners Experience in K-12 education - administrative experience preferred A leader and an executor - will roll up their sleeves and get into the weeds when needed but can also lead a team Willingness to be scrappy, creative, and unconventional A passion for inquirED's mission and a strong interest in defining ed sales and marketing Ability to travel ~30% of the time Salary commensurate with experience.

College Track seeks a strategic and creative Marketing Manager who is both compassionate and fearless about empowering students from underserved communities to graduate from college. The Marketing Manager is responsible for the successful planning and execution of marketing projects related to branding, digital marketing, development/fundraising, and to drive brand awareness, revenue, and engagement. This position will report to the Director of Marketing & Alumni Strategy. Primary Responsibilities Include:  Under the guidance of the Director of Marketing & Alumni Strategy, implement marketing strategies to build brand awareness, support program needs, fundraising efforts, and revenue goals. Ensure College Track’s identity and branding is consistent across all mediums through effective messaging, knowledge sharing, and enforcement of branding standards. Oversee the creation and execution of marketing collaterals, including fact sheets, brochures, programs, banners, and cards.   Serve as marketing lead and project manager for national and regional events, supporting with event collateral and vendor selection. Collaborate with Director of Marketing & Alumni Strategy to develop and implement digital marketing strategies that drive user engagement and increase online fundraising. Measure, track, and optimize the effectiveness of online campaign performance. Manage and execute website updates, email campaigns, and incoming Marketing requests. Develop and manage relationships with external partners, including advertising agencies, graphic designers, photographers/videographers, and printers. Help provide creative direction for photo shoots and video filming. Manage effective and efficient distribution of national and regional marketing materials and maintain digital archives of marketing assets. Support the tracking of Marketing team budgeting and expenses.   Skills & Experience Required    First and foremost, the Marketing Manager must embrace College Track’s mission to create a more just and equitable world, where every student has the opportunity to achieve a life of choice and opportunity. Additionally, candidates must possess the following qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required. Minimum five years experience in marketing, ideally from a non-profit, education institution, campaign or social enterprise. Excellent project management skills, including proactive and independent development of work plans, timelines, and budgets. Digital marketing experience, particularly with email campaigns, direct mail, social media, and events. Intermediate to advanced experience with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign SEO and PPC technology expertise preferred. Strong eye for design and ability to convey direction to graphic designers Exceptional attention to detail Working knowledge of print production scheduling and the ability to shepherd print publications from concept to delivery. Experience identifying and directing internal and external creative resources Strong decision making capabilities with the ability to prioritize incoming requests and projects Strong interpersonal and process management skills; ability to set appropriate priorities, meet deadlines, manage multiple projects and relationships simultaneously Comfortable giving and receiving constructive feedback to peers/staff. Demonstrated creative vision, critical thinking, and problem solving skills Budget management experience and aptitude Flexibility and adaptability; a true team player Compensation & Benefits College Track offers a competitive salary based on the organization’s compensation philosophy, which is grounded in market data. We also offer comprehensive health & welfare benefits and top of the market paid time off. 

About KIPP Texas Public Schools Celebrating our 25th anniversary in 2019, KIPP Texas Public Schools educate upwards of 29,000 students at 55 Prek-12 schools in Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. KIPP Texas has placed thousands of KIPPsters on the path to and through college. Learn more at KIPPTexas.org   The Opportunity: External Communications Manager Communication, culture, community, and technology are continuously evolving. The External Communications Manager for KIPP Texas Public Schools will use their experience, creativity, and innovative spirit to provide strategy and tactics to evaluate the current news landscape and craft proactive pitches sharing our mission through our students, families, teachers, and alumni. Additionally, this individual will help us navigate reactive stories and through crisis leveraging their critical thinking skills and experience.   This work will take place across Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio and will include:   Evaluating current external communications strategies in each region to understand norms, best practices, and opportunities with an eye towards a better way to communicate; Collaborating with key academic, organizational leaders, and external partners to understand goals, culture, mission/vision/values, and differentiators to build a comprehensive external communications plan with multiple touchpoints that reaches a variety of demographics and regions; Developing and managing an editorial calendar reflective of KIPP Texas mission and seasonality of monthly milestones which includes enterprising stories of students, families, teachers, and alumni to bring our mission and brand to life. Leveraging strong media relationships across the key regions and state; Engaging in and executing the external communications plan, leveraging strong news judgement, writing, creativity, and other skill sets garnered through experience and best practices; Maintaining digital media kit, crisis communications templates, and external-facing documents. Developing benchmarks to measure success and adjust tactics to meet the goals and needs of the organization; Working within the constraints of time and budget and; Utilizing strong interpersonal skills with a desire to live, act, and breathe a culture of communications with diverse audiences across four key regions in the state.   While this position will provide support for four regions across the state, it will be based in Houston.     Experience and Attributes: A competency and familiarity of using various forms of current and new technology (including collaboration platforms, video platforms, etc.) to support and enhance communication across dispersed teams and to deliver key messages in creative ways to different audiences;  Skilled writer with attention to detail and experience in writing external communications, messaging, and leveraging communications to help reinforce our brand in the marketplace; Evidence of high-level organizational and analytical skills, and ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.  Social media fluency The ability to speak, read, and write in Spanish and English A comfort level with uncertainty and find enjoyment in the process of continuous learning, experimentation, iteration, and improvement;  A philosophy of best practices AND adjusting to an ever-changing environment and diverse audiences; An entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to finding new voices and stories; Ability to relate to and communicate with parents from diverse cultural, language, religious, and socio-economic backgrounds; Strong work ethic coupled with critical thinking skills and an enthusiastic and passionate approach to the work; Self-starter and problem solver willing to take the lead to help create an authentic voice that makes a lasting impact; Ability to occasionally travel to Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and/or San Antonio;  Bachelor’s or graduate degree in English, journalism, marketing, communications, public relations, digital communications, or a closely related field. At least 5-7 years of experience successfully managing external communications across multiple regions Experience working in a newsroom and in education is preferred. Compensation and Benefits Salary is based on years of experience, degree of education, and level of expertise. A competitive benefits package is also offered.   ABOUT KIPP KIPP is a non-profit national network of 224 college-preparatory, public charter schools educating elementary, middle, and high school students. We believe that all students will learn and achieve at high levels if given the opportunity. Our mission is to help students develop the knowledge, skills, and character strengths they need to seize those opportunities. Great education transforms lives .     KIPP provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Development Director - KIPP Texas, Dallas   ABOUT KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS   For more than 15 years, KIPP Austin, KIPP Dallas-Fort Worth, KIPP Houston, and KIPP San Antonio have put thousands of KIPPsters on the path to and through college. Last year, we collectively educated over 25,000 students in more than 50 schools, covering a geographic area of over 400 miles. Our regions have a long history of informal collaboration, with teachers and staff members sharing ideas, curricula, professional development, facilities, finances, end-of-year field trips, and more. As we look to the next academic year, all KIPP schools in Texas are seeking to officially join forces as KIPP Texas Public Schools.   The Opportunity   The Development Director will ensure KIPP Texas’s fiscal health through developing and implementing an innovative fundraising plan. Specifically, the Development Director will manage all fundraising initiatives in the Dallas region, including the annual fund and growth campaigns. In doing so, they are responsible for creating and implementing short and long term action plans to solicit major gifts and corporate giving. As leader of the Dallas development team, they will oversee significant donor relationships; identify, cultivate, and solicit major gifts; and fundraising events. Reporting to the Deputy Chief of Development, the Development Director will work closely with the Regional Superintendent, the Regional Board of Directors, and the Chief Growth Officer.      Key Responsibilities   Develop a diversified funding base to sustain KIPP Texas ongoing financial needs and cultivate critical relationships with Dallas donors. Devise and implement a comprehensive, innovative fundraising plan that includes research, identification, solicitation, and cultivation for short and long term fundraising campaigns Serve as representative of KIPP Texas to external Dallas funding community Cultivate existing and develop new funder relationships Execute vision and oversee local fundraising events Promote KIPP Texas through in-person, phone, and email conversations and seek out potential corporate and financial donors Maintain relationships with current KIPP donors by keeping them informed about KIPP Texas and the Dallas region and by being accessible to answer questions that donors may have Meet regularly with regional and campus academic leaders to stay informed about the financial needs of each KIPP school to guide the direction of fundraising Work closely with KIPP Texas Grants Team and Finance Team to complete reporting and compliance requirements as needed Other duties as assigned by Deputy Chief of Development   Coach and Manage Regional Development Team Oversee goal-setting, performance management, and professional development of Development Manager Progress-monitor performance relative to goals Delegate and review work projects as needed   Manage Relations and Giving of Regional Board of Directors Work with Deputy Chief of Development and Regional Board of Directors to develop strategies to initiate and meet fundraising goals Prepare all development reports   Skills & Qualifications Bachelor's Degree required; Masters degree preferred 5+ years of experience in fundraising, volunteer management and nonprofit event coordination, including significant success with major gifts, corporations, foundations and government sources Proven track record of meeting annual fundraising goals Knowledge of the local philanthropic community Strong record of engaging board members, and direct solicitation of major donors, including individuals, corporations, and foundations Experience working with non-profit or education organizations in a fiscal capacity Comprehensive experience tracking development in relation to income projections and departmental budgets Comprehensive experience in collaborating with a finance team to ensure long-term sustainability Must be detail-oriented, self-motivated and have the ability to act in a manner that will reflect positively on the organization Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication and facilitation skills Personnel management experience Evening and weekend hours required at certain times of the year Proficiency in MS Office Suite, MailChimp, Raiser’s Edge, and social media Model positive and healthy character traits and habits, such as being organized, consistent, and understanding Unquestioned integrity and commitment to the KIPP Texas mission Compensation and Benefits Salary is based on years of experience, degree of education, and level of expertise. A competitive benefits package is also offered.   ABOUT KIPP KIPP is a non-profit network of 200 college-preparatory, public charter schools educating elementary, middle, and high school students.  We believe that all students will learn and achieve at high levels if given the opportunity. Our mission is to help students develop the knowledge, skills, and character strengths they need to seize those opportunities. Great education transforms lives.     KIPP provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Position Summary The Content Specialist (Whole Child Development) will be a key member of TransformEd’s partnerships team, supporting educators and other practitioners nationwide in their efforts to integrate a whole child focus in their classrooms, schools, districts, and programs. The Specialist’s primary responsibilities will be to serve as an internal content expert, advising project leads on current and emerging research on whole child development topics, curating and developing tools and resources, and facilitating presentations and coaching sessions with educators. Resource & Tool Creation:  Create comprehensive, engaging externally-facing resources, tools, presentations, and other content that synthesize the latest research on whole child development topics and provide practical, actionable guidance to educators and other practitioners. Internal Expert Consulting:  Serve as an internal expert consultant on whole child development, providing review, guidance, and suggestions to project leads to ensure all presentations and documents are practitioner-friendly and based in the latest research and best practices with an equity lens. Research to Practice Translation:  Collaborate with the Research and Assessment team to ensure the practitioner voice is present in research design and to create practitioner-friendly resources from analytical outputs. Facilitation & Presentation:  Facilitate adult learning sessions and deliver presentations to educators and other practitioners nationwide. Knowledge Building:  Maintain up-to-date knowledge on best practices and current research in social-emotional learning, positive school environments, whole child development, and similar topics, as well as the factors at play in schools and districts within the US educational system. Resource Dissemination:  Support the dissemination of content to a practitioner and researcher audience, including by curating articles, resources, and opportunities and writing or developing content. Other Organizational Outreach and Support:  Assist in the development of grant and contract proposals and the writing of research or policy briefs, as requested. Who You Are You have a passion for education and enthusiasm for continuous learning. You are curious and an information seeker, skilled at and excited about synthesizing all of that information and sharing what you’ve learned with others. You enjoy the collaboration and fast pace of a start-up environment and want to be part of building an organization from the ground up. Successful candidates will have a deep understanding of social-emotional learning, school culture / climate, and related fields in whole child development. They will also be familiar with the complexities of the US education system at the classroom-, school-, and district/CMO-level. Master’s degree preferred, preferably in psychology, human development, neuroscience, or a related field (relevant experience may count toward this requirement); Deep content knowledge in whole child development topics, including social-emotional learning and school culture and climate, drawing from the literature on education and developmental psychology; Exceptional writing, communication, and facilitation/presentation skills required; and Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize multiple projects at once, and work across teams and levels. If this job sounds like something you would find fulfilling and is aligned with your career goals, even if your experience isn’t exactly in line with the points above, please consider applying anyway. Experience comes in many forms and your interest and passion can go a long way. We know that a diverse team makes for the best collaborative work and creative thinking. We are dedicated to adding new perspectives and experiences to the team and encourage everyone who is interested in the work to apply. Position Details This is a full-time role based in Boston, MA. Salary is commensurate with experience, and we offer a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, and 401k with employer match. Team members at TransformEd also enjoy additional benefits including semi-flexible scheduling, unlimited vacation time, and paid parental leave. This position will require a small amount of domestic travel (10-20%). TransformEd is committed to building the diversity of our team and creating & maintaining a positive, inclusive workplace culture where all can thrive. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who represent the diversity of the schools and districts we serve. Application Instructions Interested and qualified applicants should send the following to [email protected]: Resume Cover letter which includes a description of something you recently learned about social-emotional learning, school climate, or related topics, and how you think an educator could use this information in practice Sample of a related product, poster, or written document you have produced in the past (if available) Please include “Application for Content Specialist” in the subject line of the email. About Transforming Education TransformEd, founded in 2013 and incorporated independently in 2016, is a Boston-based non-profit focused on whole child development through systems change. Our small but mighty team partners with schools and districts/CMOs serving over one million students in twenty states. At TransformEd, we envision a future in which all students become thriving adults, able and empowered to lead personally meaningful lives and to contribute to their communities. We partner with school and system leaders to identify and implement evidence-based practices and policies that create positive learning environments and support students’ social-emotional development. We work with partners in intensive one-on-one engagements as well as in networked learning communities. As we work, we draw from research, best practice, and the input of diverse stakeholders, applying and sharing what we’re learning to build an understanding of the practices, systems, structures, and environment of schools and school systems can most effectively foster students’ social-emotional development.

Job Summary  The Manager – Media & Public Information is a critical position in the communications unit of the Communications and Community Engagement Office and a key position for Baltimore City Public Schools overall. This role is responsible for developing and executing media strategy, planning media components for communications campaigns, advising senior leadership on public sentiment to guide development and implementation of district initiatives, ensuring the district and schools receive positive public portrayals, and representing the district to the public.    Essential Functions Develops strategic media plans for major district initiatives and as key components of communications campaigns, including identifying specific goals, key outlets/reporters, key spokespeople and surrogates across stakeholder segments, and tactics (media events, pitches, press releases/media advisories, social media components, etc.). Informs strategic communications plans for major district actions and initiatives by monitoring media landscape and public sentiment to advise on perceptions and likely reactions. Cultivates local reporters, identifying content of most interest to them; manages local, regional, and national media lists. Monitors social media and identifies key social media influencers, establishing partnerships where appropriate to amplify messages. Establishes points of contact with district offices and schools to identify stories of potential media interest; develops and pitches stories. Supervises video production staff, deploying videographers to develop and cover stories to advance district initiatives and communications priorities. Serves as primary district spokesperson. Provides media training annually to senior staff (executive directors and up) and as required for other school and district staff members. Organizes media events as appropriate, writes and disseminates press releases and media advisories, and reviews and coordinates quote inclusion for press releases prepared by partners and other entities. Responds to media inquiries within defined turn-around time (inclusive of evenings, weekends). Creates crisis communications plan; serves as media point of contact in the event of a crisis. Prepares and circulates daily media clips for senior leaders. Monitors local media and social media for breaking news, and alerts district leadership as appropriate. Prepares monthly wrap-up reports of media coverage, including reach and sentiment analyses. Serves as the point of entry for MPIA requests and responds to questions about the MPIA process. Coordinates and serves as point of contact with counterparts in other agencies and partner organizations on projects of shared interests. Serves as the point of contact for media-related vendors, including clipping service and outlets where the district has paid placements. Desired Qualifications  Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or related field; master’s degree preferred. Degree must be from an accredited college or institution. Minimum 5 years’ experience with a media outlet, public relations/marketing firm, or in the marketing/communications department of an organization/company, where media relations and media strategy was a primary job responsibility. Knowledge of K-12 education, particularly in an urban setting, desirable. Outstanding speaking and writing skills across platforms, including understanding of social media use. Supervisory experience desirable.

Job Goal: Plan, implement, and evaluate the activities of the Publishing and Digital Learning Solutions department in support of the ESC’s mission and strategies Qualifications: Education Master’s degree Certification Texas teaching certificate or related appropriate certificate/licensure Experience 1. Three years’ experience of campus administration, district central office, and/or experience at Region 4 2. Five years teaching experience 3. Experience developing and presenting professional development Special Knowledge and Skills 1. Knowledge of best practices in technology integration, copy editing, digital instructional design including synchronous and asynchronous learning environments, and both print and digital publishing modalities and management 2. Skill in short and long-term planning, project management, tracking progress, analytical thinking, conceptual thinking, and adult learning design, including the strategic delivery and measurement of training impact 3. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain morale, set challenging goals and reach a high standard of performance despite barriers, demonstrate initiative and persistence, set clear expectations and hold others accountable for performance; act with a purpose that impacts and positively influences the perceptions, thinking, and actions of others; develop others through coaching, modeling, and providing feedback on performance 4. Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with both internal and external local, state and national partners that promote the building of professional learning networks and systems that support educators in re-engineering practices for digital learning and successful edtech integration Preferred Qualifications: 1. Doctoral degree 2. Mid-management or Supervisory Certificate Major Responsibilities: 1. Supervise and lead all activities of the Publishing and Digital Learning Solutions department. 2. Provide visionary leadership to promote innovation and provide inspiration, support and direction to multi-functional department teams. 3. Ensure the functionality of the organizational product/project pipeline workflow to allow for efficiency of allocated time and resources so that products are developed on time and within projected specs. 4. Collaborate with other directors to communicate product/project status and collect feedback utilizing metrics from project management software; solicit stakeholder feedback regarding current/perceived barriers and engage in problem solving to identify and implement solutions. 5. Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of programs supervised and make recommendations for program revisions as indicated by analysis of collected data. 6. Direct the design and delivery of products and professional development related to the department, including the scheduling of professional development/coaching, and the production of projects, products and services. 7. Coordinate the effective communication of the Publishing and Digital Learning Solutions department activities with both internal and external customers 8. Facilitate collaborative efforts with other departments within the Center. 9. Lead programs and initiatives with the Texas Education Agency as appropriate to ensure compliance with statewide initiatives. 10. Maintain documentation of department activities to meet all internal programmatic and fiscal requirements and all requirements imposed by the Texas Education Agency. 11. Recommend budgets to the Deputy Executive Director of Instructional Services. 12. Provide technical assistance and services as specified by any applicable federal grant that funds this position. Supervision/Personnel Management Supervise all Publishing and Digital Learning Solutions personnel, including completing evaluations and conducting staff training. Physical Demands/Environmental Factors/ Mental Demands: Frequent use of standard office equipment; prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; repetitive hand motions (keyboarding and use of mouse); occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 20 pounds); may work prolonged and irregular hours; occasional statewide travel; work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under pressure.