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16 Nov 2021
Full-Time Communications Specialist
Job Description
Overview
Strong Schools Maryland seeks a creative, relationship-driven Communications Specialist for full-time employment. The Communications Specialist reports to the Executive Director and works in partnership with all organizational staff to meet our mission: educational equity-driven advocacy, power building, and information sharing for directly impacted constituencies across Maryland.
Responsibilities of the Role
- Co-create and lead the implementation of the organizational communications plan in alignment with established strategic goals
- Increase the organization’s brand recognition in communities across the state, particularly those that experience disparate treatment from the public education system
- Manage the organization’s digital presence, including website, email, and social media accounts to drive tangible, goal-focused actions at the state and local level
- Provide internal support by managing the production and dissemination of organizational communications and imagery across media platforms and regional markets in Maryland
- Collaborate with all staff members to develop skill-based messaging capacity of volunteers, create informational materials and testimony, as well as commentary for publication
- Own, develop, and maintain relationships at local, state, and national media outlets
- Occasionally manage fellows, interns, and/or volunteers to complete time-bound, goal-oriented projects
- Occasional travel across the state and region
- Other responsibilities as developed in communication with the Executive Director
Qualifications
- Personal motivations for engaging in the work are aligned with the organizational mission, vision, and core values of Strong Schools Maryland.
- Either a post-secondary degree in communications/a related field OR at least three years’ experience in a statewide communications role.
- Extraordinary critical thinking, problem solving, and written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills, including simultaneous independent project management.
- Demonstrable success in communicating complex issues to broad audiences to inspire action.
- Affinity for collaboration, reflection, and personal/professional development.
- Maryland resident and/or directly invested stakeholder in Maryland public schools (parent, staff member, graduate, etc.) eligible for employment in the state.
Preferred Qualifications
- Intermediate or higher level skill in written and oral communication in a language other than English, particularly Spanish.
- Proclivity for creative, dynamic, artistic approaches to people-centered work.
- Current knowledge of and interest in public education happenings around the state.
- At least two years’ experience working directly with students in Title 1-eligible public schools.
Compensation and Benefits
The annual salary range for this position is $50,000-$60,000, commensurate with qualification and experience.
Benefits provided for this position include:
- Full health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- 403(b) retirement fund option
- Medical and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Life, long-, and short-term disability insurance
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
How to Apply
Application Instructions Send the following to hello@strongschoolsmaryland.org with the subject line “Communications Specialist Applicant” by 11:59 pm EST on Friday, November 19, 2021:- Cover letter addressed to Strong Schools Maryland Staff
- Your resume or CV
- 1 page (500-750 words) sample of your persuasive writing (previous work is fine)
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