OUR ORGANIZATION
The National Education Equity Lab is a rapidly scaling education justice non-profit that seeks to propel economic mobility by democratizing access to higher education. We deliver, and support, actual college credit bearing courses from our nation’s top colleges and universities (Howard, Stanford, Wharton, Spelman, Brown and more) into teacher-led high school classrooms in Title 1 underserved schools - at no cost to students. Since starting in 2019, we will have reached approximately 25,000 scholars, from 120 districts, 25+ states, by the end of this year. While in early stages, our results to date have been exciting.
We are a passionate 100% remote team of former education and civil rights leaders, teachers, policy-wonks, and consultants - with an active board, including, former U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, University of Pennsylvania Professor Angela Duckworth, CEO of the Common App, Jenny Rickard, and former Howard University President, Dr. Wayne Frederick.
To learn more about our mission and our work, please read the New York Times front-page feature, or check out our website edequitylab.org.
THE ROLE
The Managing Director, Communications is responsible for the planning and execution of all marketing communications and collateral, including outreach and stakeholder communications, social and digital media, website content, philanthropic outreach, and media relations.
The ideal candidate will have a gift for marketing and will understand how to strategically ensure that our communications excite and engage key stakeholders, including students, district leaders, university leadership, donors, media and potential allies.
You will have the skills and expertise to:
- Develop creative, compelling communications and marketing collateral that informs, excites, and invests stakeholders in the Lab’s mission, demonstrates our successes, and promotes the opportunities our work offers;
- Manage a communications associate and external media consultants to ensure all communications and marketing materials, social media, and website content meet the Lab’s professional standards and deadlines;
- Review and edit key internal communications to critical stakeholder groups: e.g., our high school communities (students, co-teachers, principals, district leaders); college and university partners (professors, teaching fellows, administrators, admissions personnel); donors; and scholar alumni;
- Manage conference proposals and submissions to elevate the Lab’s public profile;
- Collaborate with all Lab departments (Development, High School Success, Course Success, Learning Design, Operations, etc.) to streamline communications and ensure “one voice”
- Support all other department heads and other team members in additional cross-functional activities (e.g., special events, donor reports and presentations).
THE QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree
- 6-8 years experience in marketing, communications, online and social media platforms, digital design and production, and/or media relations;
- Demonstrated ability to manage people and projects;
- Must be a fast, accurate, and effective writer and editor;
- Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills;
- Adept at working both independently and in collaboration and be able to think creatively and strategically;
- Knowledge of current technology and online communication platforms.
SALARY
The Managing Director, Communications role offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $100,000 to $180,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. A comprehensive benefits package is also available.
THE TEAM
The Managing Director, Communications will join a fast-paced team of equity warriors who are committed to providing opportunities for students who have historically and systemically been left out of opportunities. Our organization is 100% remote, with team gatherings throughout the year, and the opportunity to travel. Applicants do not need to live in the state of New York.
HOW TO APPLY
If you are passionate about transforming education and contributing to equitable outcomes, we invite you to join our team at the National Education Equity Lab. To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter here outlining your relevant experience and commitment to educational equity.