Senior Associate, Executive Communications

Salary Range:
$67,648.00 To $84,560.00 Annually

About the Organization and the Opportunity

The Education Trust (EdTrust) seeks a Senior Associate, Executive Communications to join the organization’s National Communications team. The Senior Associate will join a staff committed to fulfilling our mission of closing opportunity gaps that disproportionately affect students of color and students from low-income backgrounds.

The Senior Associate, Executive Communications serves as a key communications team member with responsibility for producing high-quality written content for the President & CEO and other senior leaders at EdTrust. This role is critical to advancing EdTrust’s mission by positioning leaders to deliver messages that are clear and compelling, tailored to reach target audiences, and able to be expressed authentically, all with the goal of creating narrative and policy change.

EdTrust is committed to advancing policies and practices to dismantle the racial and economic barriers embedded in the U.S. education system. Through our research and advocacy, EdTrust improves equity in education from preschool through college, engages diverse communities dedicated to equity and justice, and increases political and public will to build an education system where all students will thrive.

Available immediately, this role is based in our Washington, DC office and is eligible for telework for up to three days a week per our current policy. The Senior Associate, Executive Communications reports to the Vice President of Communications.

About the Role

The responsibilities and objectives for this role include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Draft, edit and refine written content in the voice of the President & CEO for various audiences and platforms; content includes briefing documents, slide deck presentations, video scripts, opinion pieces, talking points, and social media posts.
• Support content development, logistics coordination, speaker coaching and preparation of external remarks for President & CEO and other senior leaders, ensuring all written materials and logistical information details are provided in advance of events.
• Collaborate with communications contractors and internal staff on message development and draft materials.
• Provide reporting, writing and editing services to support EdTrust advocacy and organizational goals.
• Develop content ideas that advance EdTrust’s mission and advocacy agenda through compelling storytelling and targeted messaging, adapting messaging for multiple formats to enhance the visibility of the President & CEO and senior leadership.
• Create and maintain a system for organizing, categorizing and archiving written materials so that staff can easily access and retrieve past communications.
• Stay informed on communications trends particularly those related to education equity and social justice, and regularly apply new insights.

Ideal Skills and Characteristics

• Shared belief in EdTrust’s mission and a commitment to improving educational equity with a focus on racial equity.
• Dedication in contributing to and maintaining an equitable working environment.
• Knowledge of social media best practices.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Ability to work quickly and maintain composure under short deadlines.
• Exemplary teamwork skills and an eagerness for collaboration.
• Ability to develop and maintain a detailed project timeline, ensuring all internal stakeholders are aligned and deadlines are met.
• Willingness to receive and act upon, as well as provide, constructive feedback.
• Problem solving ability.

Required Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and experience:

• At least a bachelor’s degree.
• Some (e.g., 4+ years) relevant work experience in communications, journalism, media relations, campaigns, advocacy, or a related field.
• Speech writing experience preferred.
• Familiarity with or knowledge of prominent education issues, particularly education equity issues preferred.

Compensation

This position falls within Level C of our salary structure for our Washington, DC office. The new hire starting salary range for this position is $67,648 to $84,560. Offers are commensurate with skills, experience, and internal equity.

EdTrust prioritizes the health and well-being of its employees and, to that end, offers a highly competitive benefits package. Medical, dental and vision insurance are covered at 100% for the employee, with significant coverage also offered for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents. We provide sick leave, vacation leave, and personal leave, and we follow the federal government for most holiday closures. To ensure staff have synchronous opportunities for rest and renewal, the office is closed for a week-long summer break and a week-long winter break. Among other offerings, we provide an Employee Assistance Program at no cost to the employee, and a generous 7% contribution opportunity on a 403(b)-retirement plan.

Vaccination for COVID-19

At EdTrust, the health and safety of our employees is of the utmost importance. As such, all EdTrust employees are required to be fully vaccinated and remain up to date on their vaccinations for COVID-19. New hires should be fully vaccinated and up to date on their COVID-19 vaccinations prior to their first day of work. Requests for accommodations due to medical or religious reasons will be reviewed by Human Resources.

Qualified Candidates, Please Apply

EdTrust is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds.

To apply: Please provide an updated resume.