Director of Communications

Position Overview

The Linked Learning Alliance (“the Alliance”) seeks a seasoned and strategic communication professional with demonstrated success for the role of Director of Communications. This position will elevate the Linked Learning and Alliance brands and help design and execute communications strategies—including message and content development; outreach campaigns for educators and employers; storytelling; event planning; advocacy campaigns for policymakers; promotion of the certification platform used by Linked Learning sites to improve student outcomes; digital strategy (website, social channels, blogs, etc.); and media relations strategy.

Essential Functions

• Supporting strategic message development
• Creating, or overseeing the creation of, compelling written and visual content
• Establishing and managing effective cross-team relationships with organization leadership, project leads, and others to identify marketing and communications opportunities
• Conducting targeted outreach and messaging to key stakeholder audiences
• Overseeing the management of Alliance communication platforms
• Identifying and pursuing earned media coverage of Linked Learning outcomes and stories of impact
• Equipping and inspiring field members to be visible champions for Linked Learning
• Providing support for all components of event design, production, and execution

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, business administration, education, or other fields from a four-year college or university, or commensurate years of professional experience and demonstrated success
• Minimum of five years of strategic communications experience, ideally in an organization working to advance educational or economic justice; significant experience with advocacy, policy, media relations, and field-building preferred
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, distill and streamline information
• Experience in various communications platforms (including social media, traditional print, digital, and interactive user experience)
• Experience working remotely and with diverse teams
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, solid judgment, and problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Effective, detail-oriented, versatile, and action-driven
• Terrific interpersonal, collaboration, and relationship-building skills
• Willingness to learn and genuine interest in the core work of the Alliance
• A strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Compensation

The salary range is $90,000-$105,000 and will be determined commensurate with experience.

Location

Remote

Status

Exempt

To Apply

If you would like to apply, please send your résumé and a cover letter to [email protected]. Indicate the position title in the subject line of the email for the fastest consideration. In your cover letter, please share how your experience, competencies, skills, and interests are a good match for this position.

The Linked Learning Alliance is an equal opportunity employer.

The Alliance is committed to equity, embraces diversity as an asset, and practices inclusivity. These values strengthen our culture, help us fulfill our mission, and contribute to a better world. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religious beliefs, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.