Description:
The Communications Manager will execute strategic communication efforts as a key member of the EAC-South team. This role requires an energetic, collaborative, and responsive self-starter with a passion for writing and a desire to tell the work and impact of the EAC-South and its region. This role will help drive the EAC-South’s internal and external communication initiatives including planning and implementation.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Develop comprehensive communication plans for the EAC-South.
- Prepare and manage website content, presentations, blogs, newsletters, social media content, surveys, and post videos from events.
- Manage outreach and promotion for EAC-South online events including webinars and instructional content using digital marketing tools, social media, and email.
- Support other meeting facilitation needs for meetings online and in person.
- Provide WebEx, Zoom, Teams, and other web conferencing technical support services for training and communication efforts.
- Conduct basic research for EAC-South, clients, and cultivating resources to support pre-K-12 educators and education leaders.
- Work with the communications staff to further improve storytelling and outreach on key areas of work and policy issues.
- Serve as a liaison with organizational partners on specific initiatives and with colleagues at the Equity Assistance Center and support teams.
- Assist with the planning and scheduling of communication meetings and editorial calendars.
- Complete other tasks as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in communications, public relations, marketing, or a related field.
- 3 – 5 years or more experience performing similar tasks.
- Excellent communicator with strong oral and written communication skills.
- Working knowledge of basic digital tools (Hootsuite, WordPress, Zoom, MailChimp, Canva, YouTube, Smartsheet, Survey Monkey, etc.).
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and MS Outlook.
- Project Management experience.
- Strong organizational skills, work ethic, and willingness to collaborate with and across teams.