Responsibilities

• Work with the CDO to develop and execute a communications strategy aligned with GO’s broader organizational and fundraising strategy and goals.
• Manage and update annual communications calendar.
• Develop a content bank of stories through visits to program sites and interviews of students, caregivers, teachers, school leaders, and school partners on a regular basis.
• Create all organizational collateral, with support of outside consultant graphic designer as needed, including annual report, one-pagers, slide decks, brochures, and signage.
• Manage all social media accounts and create compelling social media content, including documenting timely activities through photos or video, scheduling posts, and increasing social media engagement and presence.
• Develop email newsletters for donors and general audiences.
• Write organizational key messages, talking points, speeches/remarks, and other presentations.
• Serve as project manager for production and editing of outsourced professional videos, including key messages and scripts and identification of families and staff to feature.
• Manage and update organizational website with timely and engaging content.
• Develop press contact list and story pitches for ongoing media engagement opportunities.

Requirements

• A successful candidate has at least 3 years of experience in nonprofit communications and demonstrates a combination of the following attributes:
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to listen, question, and synthesize information in a compelling manner for different internal and external audiences across a variety of styles and formats (e.g. newsletters, social media, reports).
• Demonstrable knowledge of engagement metrics and evaluating user behavior to enhance audience reach on social media, websites, and newsletters.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to easily communicate with internal and external stakeholders, including students, families, volunteers, donors, and others.
• Proficiency with design software (i.e., Canva), digital communication platforms (i.e. Constant Contact), and social media management platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, and YouTube).
• Experience developing and maintaining website content; knowledge of WordPress a plus.
• Flexible and adaptable style with the ability to work independently and as a team player, to take initiative, and to manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Strong follow-through with the proven ability to set and meet deadlines and benchmarks.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Strong belief in GO Project’s mission and commitment to educational equity.

Preferred

• Holding an advanced degree is preferred.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, life insurance and long-term disability
• four weeks annual paid vacation and paid holidays
• Retirement plan contribution match is in effect after one year