Responsibilities

• Set the vision and strategy for CSGF’s internal and external communications function, aligning it with CSGF’s mission, Fund V priorities, and organizational goals
• Shape CSGF’s brand and narrative as a leading voice in the public charter school sector and K-12 education reform, ensuring consistent, high-quality positioning across all communications channels
• Serve as a trusted communications advisor to the Managing Director of PCA and CSGF’s senior leadership, bringing judgment and foresight to reputational opportunities and risks
• Lead the development of CSGF’s website and social media channels and content, and other flagship public-facing materials that tell the story of the portfolio’s impact
• Lead communications community of practice for CSGF portfolio members, including the development of webinars and planning and execution of in person convenings
• Hold and maintain existing strong relationships with national and regional education, policy, and philanthropy reporters
• Drive a proactive earned media strategy that places CSGF’s perspective and portfolio stories in front of key audiences, including prospective portfolio members, funders, public officials and other sector influencers
• Prepare CSGF spokespeople, including senior leadership and portfolio network leaders, for interviews, testimony, and public appearances
• Navigate incoming media inquiries with sound judgment, balancing responsiveness with message discipline
• Develop compelling, on-message content — op-eds, talking points, speeches, digital/social content, and podcast content — that advances CSGF’s policy and sector priorities

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to independently set strategy and vision for communications function, with minimal oversight
• Excellent judgment and comfort making difficult, high-stakes decisions under ambiguity and time pressure
• Exceptional relationship-building and collaborative skills
• Outstanding writing, editing, and verbal communication skills across a range of formats and audiences
• Ability to move seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on, detail-oriented execution in a fast paced environment
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and external vendors simultaneously
• Travel up to 50% may be required to support portfolio communications work, convenings, all-team gatherings, and in-person team meetings
• Deep commitment to CSGF’s mission and passion for K-12 education and expanding excellent public school options for underserved students
• 12+ years of progressive experience in strategic communications, media relations, or public affairs
• Demonstrated success building and executing proactive earned media strategies and managing rapid-response or crisis communications

Preferred

• Experience in charters or the K-12 education, advocacy, or the nonprofit/political sector strongly preferred

Benefits

• health, life, disability, and dental insurance coverage; vacation/holidays and parental leave; and participation in CSGF’s 403(b) plan.