Communications Manager

2 weeks ago

Ontario, Canada Rocketship Public Schools Full time

Network Support – Marketing and Communications /

The Communications Manager is part of Rocketship’s National Network Support Team and is responsible for supporting internal communications and our public communications strategies across the network. The Communications Manager will manage internal communications systems; develop tools, templates and training for team members; and support proactive external media campaigns as-needed.

Internally, this role will use communications to keep our employees informed and engaged in a unified understanding of our organizational goals, values, and impact. Using storytelling, sharing best communications practices, and creating user-centric communications systems, this role will work to inspire, educate, and empower our teams to amplify their voice in our movement to improve equity and excellence in public education.

The role requires someone with solid project management skills, a strong command of communications, and excellent writing skills. We are seeking a versatile communications professional who takes a strategic, audience-specific approach to all communications projects. Someone who is resourceful and comfortable in a “roll-up-your-sleeves” environment. Most importantly, we are looking for someone with a deep and personal passion for social impact who is driven to advance our movement to create educational equity in disadvantaged communities across our country.

The Communications Manager reports to Rocketship’s Director of Communications.

Essential Functions
  • Support the Director of Communications on conceiving of and executing on a strategic internal communications plan - aligning messaging with our culture, mission, and strategic goals. 
  • Create, maintain, and evaluate the efficacy of internal communications systems.
  • Work with leaders and partners throughout the organization to support proactive and reactive communications needs, determining essential messages and the right channels to deliver them. 
  • Understand different external and internal audiences and tailor messages to each audience and the relevant strategic objective.
Qualifications
  • Professional experience in communications either as an internal or external communications specialist in-house at an organization.
  • Strong passion and commitment to social justice and improving equity in public education.
  • Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Capable of managing detailed work plans and schedules with cross-department dependencies. 
  • Team player with strong relationship-building skills.
  • Experience working with leaders at all levels of an organization.
  • Entrepreneurial and creative spirit and enjoy working independently.
  • Bachelor’s degree required, Masters Degree preferred.
  • 3-5 years of experience in communications and/or education.
  • (Preferred) You have experience working in an education organization, preferably in a K-12 setting.
  • (Preferred) Candidates based in the San Francisco Bay Area are first preference. Second preference for candidates based in another Rocketship region: Milwaukee, WI; Nashville, TN; Washington, D.C.; or Fort Worth, TX. In limited circumstances we will also consider candidates who are fully remote. 
  • This position will require occasional domestic travel and some evening hours for events and community meetings.
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