The Role
Teach For America’s mission is grounded in a powerful and proven story – that by finding, developing, and supporting a diverse network of leaders committed to expanding opportunity for children, we will speed the day when all children in this nation will have the opportunity to attain an excellent education. In Teach For America’s DC Region, the Associate, Communications and Marketing will help lead our efforts to share the stories of our teachers, our alumni, and our regional efforts working for educational equity in our area. A skilled and resourceful content creator with a love for crunching the data, you’ll ensure we are effectively utilizing and growing our digital and traditional media outreach efforts and help us maintain a consistent voice, look, and feel across critical collateral for a wide variety of audiences from our teachers to our donors. And you’ll work closely with our regional team and national partners as we continue to strengthen our communications and marketing strategy in pursuit of our mission.
The Team
Our charge and responsibility in the DC Region
After 25 years in the community, Teach For America-DC (TFA) is uniquely positioned to be the premier talent engine for schools and school systems because of the diversity and leadership capacity of our people; our reach across all grade-levels, content areas, and school contexts; and our commitment to equity. Specifically within the DC Region, our ever-expanding local network currently consists of nearly 2,800 leaders across all sectors, including close to 800 TFA teachers (corps members and alumni), and 200 school and system leaders. We in the DC Region have set a clear mandate to harness the unique community assets so that one day, our brilliant students will be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and mindsets to attain their dreams and excel in school and society.
Teach For America’s mission is grounded in a powerful and proven story – that by finding, developing, and supporting a diverse network of leaders committed to expanding opportunity for children, we will speed the day when all children in this nation will have the opportunity to attain an excellent education. In Teach For America’s DC Region, the Associate, Communications and Marketing will help lead our efforts to share the stories of our teachers, our alumni, and our regional efforts working for educational equity in our area. A skilled and resourceful content creator with a love for crunching the data, you’ll ensure we are effectively utilizing and growing our digital and traditional media outreach efforts and help us maintain a consistent voice, look, and feel across critical collateral for a wide variety of audiences from our teachers to our donors. And you’ll work closely with our regional team and national partners as we continue to strengthen our communications and marketing strategy in pursuit of our mission.
The Team
Our charge and responsibility in the DC Region
After 25 years in the community, Teach For America-DC (TFA) is uniquely positioned to be the premier talent engine for schools and school systems because of the diversity and leadership capacity of our people; our reach across all grade-levels, content areas, and school contexts; and our commitment to equity. Specifically within the DC Region, our ever-expanding local network currently consists of nearly 2,800 leaders across all sectors, including close to 800 TFA teachers (corps members and alumni), and 200 school and system leaders. We in the DC Region have set a clear mandate to harness the unique community assets so that one day, our brilliant students will be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and mindsets to attain their dreams and excel in school and society.
Skills/Experience:
Primary Responsibilities
Content Development & Management (65%)
Prior Experience
To be considered for this role, you must submit an online application. Please scroll down to the bottom of the page to find the link to the online application. For more information, please contact [email protected] or visit www.teachforamerica.org/about-us/careers.
About the Organization
There are more than 16 million children growing up in poverty in the U.S., and less than 10 percent of them will graduate from college. These statistics are not a reflection of our children’s potential; we know that children growing up in poverty can and do achieve at the highest levels. Rather, these statistics reflect the systemic lack of access and opportunity for children in low-income communities.
Teach For America (TFA) finds, develops, and supports an ever-expanding network of outstanding and diverse leaders committed to expanding opportunity for children in schools, school systems, and in every sector and field that shapes the context in which schools operate. Representing the diversity of America and sharing the experience of having taught successfully in our most challenging public schools, TFA corps members and alumni form a network of change agents inside and outside of education who are grounded in the tremendous potential of our most underserved children and connected to families and communities impacted by educational inequity.
Founded by Wendy Kopp in 1989, Teach For America has since expanded to 36 states and 53 regions, reaching more than 10 million students. Now 53,000 strong and growing each year, the TFA community is leading across all sectors, including as teachers, school and school system leaders, elected officials, policy and advocacy organizers, social entrepreneurs, and business and civic leaders. We support the individual and collective leadership of this network as they work hand-in-hand with students, families, and allies in the effort to realize educational equity and excellence for children across the nation.
Our Core Values and Diversity, Equity & Inclusiveness Statement
Learn more about our Core Values and our commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusiveness.
Benefits and Salary
Salary for this position is competitive and depends on prior experience. In addition, a comprehensive benefits package is included. Learn more at www.teachforamerica.org/about-us/careers/employee-benefits.
Commitment to Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment Policy
Teach For America encourages individuals of all ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds to apply for this position. We are committed to maximizing the diversity of our organization, as we want to engage all those who can contribute to this effort. Learn more about our diversity on staff: www.teachforamerica.org/about-us/careers/life-at-tfa/workforce-diversity-and-inclusiveness.
Teach For America is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
This job description reflects Teach For America's assignment of essential functions and qualifications of the role. Nothing in this herein restricts management's right to assign, reassign or eliminate duties and responsibilities to this role at any time.
Content Development & Management (65%)
- Write, produce, and curate creative, compelling, and engaging written and visual content for a variety of internal and external audiences, including social media, e-newsletters, presentations, op-eds, blog posts, website, reports, fact sheets, event talking points, etc. for teachers, Teach For America alumni, school and district partners, supporters, regional staff, and others
- Manage the D.C. Region’s online presence (Facebook, Twitter, website, etc.) to grow readership and engagement
- Coordinate with team members, especially those supporting teachers and alumni, to streamline and align communications across multiple platforms
- Liaise with regional and national staff to develop and execute regional communications, social media, and earned media strategies
- Develop and manage special communications and outreach campaigns and projects
- Coordinate and utilize qualitative and quantitative market research to tailor communications to audiences
- Monitor and analyze media coverage of the D.C. region education landscape
- Track, analyze, and report on data to assess progress to goals and support continuous improvement
- Support, attend and/or participate in regional team activities including but not limited to: corps member selection and matriculation; corps member and alumni professional development, including some evenings and weekends; and functional team meetings and retreat
Prior Experience
- 2-4 years in a communications, marketing, or related role
- Demonstrated experience developing digital content and/or managing social media platforms
- Media relations experience a plus
- Some evening and weekend work required
- Excellent written and verbal communications and editing/proofreading skills
- Excellent organization, project management, and attention to detail
- Ability to thrive in results-oriented, fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment
- Creativity and goal-orientation
- Data collection, analysis, and reporting, and interest in using data to inform and drive strategy
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required; familiarity with Microsoft Publisher and customer/content management systems such as Salesforce or Mailchimp a plus
- Photography/videography, editing, and graphic design a plus
- Bachelor’s degree required
To be considered for this role, you must submit an online application. Please scroll down to the bottom of the page to find the link to the online application. For more information, please contact [email protected] or visit www.teachforamerica.org/about-us/careers.
About the Organization
There are more than 16 million children growing up in poverty in the U.S., and less than 10 percent of them will graduate from college. These statistics are not a reflection of our children’s potential; we know that children growing up in poverty can and do achieve at the highest levels. Rather, these statistics reflect the systemic lack of access and opportunity for children in low-income communities.
Teach For America (TFA) finds, develops, and supports an ever-expanding network of outstanding and diverse leaders committed to expanding opportunity for children in schools, school systems, and in every sector and field that shapes the context in which schools operate. Representing the diversity of America and sharing the experience of having taught successfully in our most challenging public schools, TFA corps members and alumni form a network of change agents inside and outside of education who are grounded in the tremendous potential of our most underserved children and connected to families and communities impacted by educational inequity.
Founded by Wendy Kopp in 1989, Teach For America has since expanded to 36 states and 53 regions, reaching more than 10 million students. Now 53,000 strong and growing each year, the TFA community is leading across all sectors, including as teachers, school and school system leaders, elected officials, policy and advocacy organizers, social entrepreneurs, and business and civic leaders. We support the individual and collective leadership of this network as they work hand-in-hand with students, families, and allies in the effort to realize educational equity and excellence for children across the nation.
Our Core Values and Diversity, Equity & Inclusiveness Statement
Learn more about our Core Values and our commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusiveness.
Benefits and Salary
Salary for this position is competitive and depends on prior experience. In addition, a comprehensive benefits package is included. Learn more at www.teachforamerica.org/about-us/careers/employee-benefits.
Commitment to Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment Policy
Teach For America encourages individuals of all ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds to apply for this position. We are committed to maximizing the diversity of our organization, as we want to engage all those who can contribute to this effort. Learn more about our diversity on staff: www.teachforamerica.org/about-us/careers/life-at-tfa/workforce-diversity-and-inclusiveness.
Teach For America is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
This job description reflects Teach For America's assignment of essential functions and qualifications of the role. Nothing in this herein restricts management's right to assign, reassign or eliminate duties and responsibilities to this role at any time.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Nov 10 2017
Active Until:
Dec 10 2017
Hiring Organization:
Teach For America
industry:
Nonprofit