Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership in the development of communications materials by evaluating needs, goals and intended outcomes.
• Create and maintain messaging and content for the Lastinger Center and its projects in alignment with center-wide communications strategies and brand standards.
• Support recruitment marketing and communications plans and participant outreach through strategic messaging and distribution across digital channels including email, SMS, social media and web.
• Manages the content of various communication media including brochures, memos, and digital communication media.
• Write, edit and refine content for various stakeholders including learners, families, educators, school districts, funders and legislators.
• Support public relations and promotional initiatives through the development of communication materials including press releases, articles, newsletters and marketing collateral.
• Supports the communications request process including intake, consultation and internal content production, including gathering information from appropriate staff; drafting, integrating, and tailoring language to align with needs and goals.
• Coordinate the development of marketing and communications materials with subject matter experts, design, production and web teams.
• Coordinates final review and approval of communications content.
• Provides advice and expertise on all aspects of communications formats to ensure clarity and accuracy of the communications initiative.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant experience; or an Associate’s degree and four years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred

• Experience with recruitment planning and events.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in long form and short form writing.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to foster interpersonal relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and project management software.