Communications Specialist

Responsibilities

• Writing, editing, producing, and distributing clear, helpful, audience-focused communications that build trust with staff, families, educators, and other established Options for Learning audiences
• Producing internal newsletters for employee and family audiences, including gathering content, drafting stories, coordinating reviews, and preparing each issue for distribution
• Partnering with leaders, programs, and departments to plan and deliver timely communications about services, operations, organizational priorities, and changes that affect their audiences
• Developing communications that help audiences understand organizational changes, including what is changing, why it matters, and what they need to know or do
• Drafting leadership messages, announcements, pushpages, email communications, and employee portal content with a clear purpose and audience in mind
• Supporting employee and family engagement and culture initiatives through communications, storytelling, and event messaging
• Reviewing communications and materials submitted by teams across the organization, providing suggestions, edits, and approvals to ensure alignment with organizational brand and editorial standards
• Maintaining communications calendars and coordinating with colleagues to manage the timing and cadence of messages
• Gathering information from subject matter experts and turning detailed or sensitive topics into clear, accurate, and accessible content
• Proofreading and reviewing materials for accuracy, clarity, accessibility, and alignment with organizational brand and editorial standards

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, English, or a related field
• Three to five years of experience in internal communications, employee communications, marketing, or related work
• Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading, and organizational skills
• Ability to develop clear, engaging communications for diverse audiences across multiple channels
• Ability to translate complex, detailed, or sensitive information into clear, audience-focused communications
• Experience creating visually engaging communications and graphics, with a strong understanding of basic design principles
• Experience managing communication channels, including email communications and pushpages, digital newsletters, and employee portal or intranet content
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Ability to champion and uphold the organization’s brand and editorial standards, providing guidance to help ensure consistency across communications
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, especially Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; Canva; and project management systems

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision for part- and full-time employees (organization pays up to 90% of employee’s premiums; prorated for part-time)
• Organization-paid and matching retirement plan
• Professional growth opportunities, including free child development courses and college reimbursement
• Generous and flexible PTO
• Amazing colleagues and much more