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16 Nov 2021

Full-Time Communications Specialist

Strong Schools Maryland – Posted by strongschoolsmd Maryland, United States

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
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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)

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Job Tags: Advocacy, communications, education policy, and Equity. Salaries: 40,000 - 60,000.

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