Responsibilities

• Storytelling, Content Creation, Brand & Voice Management
• Develop and execute a strategic communications calendar to highlight Ellis’s programs, partnerships, milestones, and impact throughout the year.
• Create or oversee the creation of compelling content in various formats—written, visual, and video—for platforms including social media, fundraising appeals, annual reports, donor spotlights, and press releases, as well as our website.
• Conduct interviews with staff, families, alumni, and partners to tell Ellis’s story through human-centered narratives for our external newsletter.
• Ensure consistent brand voice and messaging across all public communications. Maintain and update brand templates and storytelling assets (e.g., boilerplates, elevator pitch, talking points).
• Manage Ellis’s social media channels, crafting engaging content that aligns with our mission and values.
• Collaborate with program and advancement teams to source and share impactful stories of Ellis’s children, educators, and community.
• Monitor social media analytics to evaluate performance, optimize content, and increase engagement.
• Partner with the Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) to create high-impact fundraising campaigns, donor engagement content, and case materials.
• Translate Ellis’s innovations and outcomes into compelling messages that inspire philanthropic investment.
• Collaborate across departments to align messaging, access story leads, and share impact data.
• Serve as an in-house resource for writing, editing, and communication best practices.
• Support media relations efforts by writing press releases, pitching stories to local outlets, and coordinating interviews or media visits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred).3–6 years of experience in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, or a related field (nonprofit experience preferred but not required).
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling abilities.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in managing social media platforms and scheduling tools (Buffer); familiarity with Canva, Constant Contact, and website CMS (Wix) is a plus.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and the mission of Ellis Early Learning.
• A collaborative team player who brings creativity, curiosity, and purpose to their work.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States by the first day of employment.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation and sick time, with vacation accrual prorated based on date of hire and increasing annually, up to maximum accrual at your second anniversary. Employees also receive a paid birthday holiday.
• Health & Wellness: Medical insurance, along with dental and vision coverage options. In addition, employees benefit from a generous Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) to help offset eligible healthcare expenses.
• Financial Benefits: 401(k) retirement plan with employer match to support long-term financial planning. Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options are also available for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Employer-Paid Benefits: Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability (LTD) coverage for added financial security.
• Employee Support: Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), offering confidential resources for personal, family, and work-life support.
• Childcare Benefit: Discounted childcare is available for employees with children enrolled in the program.