Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive communications strategies that elevate awareness of NEBHE’s programs, services, and impact.
• Actively cultivate opportunities for NEBHE leaders and team members to speak and present to media, associations and organizations at events, conferences, meetings, etc.
• Assist in cultivating contacts with education and other reporters at New England media outlets and in developing and disseminating opinion pieces of relevance to the states and region.
• Support effective marketing of NEBHE’s tuition savings and transfer guarantee programs, improving the organization’s ability to reach students, parents, and relevant secondary and postsecondary counselors/advisors.
• Promote and attend events, conferences, meetings and functions.
• Arrange for photography and/or press coverage for special events.
• Promote and report on organizational milestones and activities such as NEBHE’s strategic plan, goals, priorities and projects; new programs, services or initiatives; organizational impact; ROI to member states and program participants; new grants and funders; and new hires, promotions, and retirements.
• Take the lead on key communications-related initiatives, including a rebranding of the organization and its relevant programs and communication vehicles. This includes, but is not limited to:
• Oversee, advise and assist in editing and producing, from concept to completion, a broad array of digital and print promotional and communication materials for the organization in collaboration with NEBHE team members.
• Plan, prepare and distribute original promotional content such as articles, news and press releases, email, blog and social media posts, and other updates on behalf of the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in communications, marketing, publications, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience building relationships with local and national media outlets
• A strong commitment to postsecondary education, diversity, equity and inclusion

Preferred

• Master’s degree in a related field
• Experience working in higher education, nonprofit organizations, public policy, or regional organizations

Benefits

• 403(b) retirement contribution
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Hybrid work environment