Department: Strategy & Development
Direct Reports: Marketing & Communications Associate
Reports To: Chief Operating Officer
About Civic Builders:
Civic Builders is the nation’s leading nonprofit lender and developer, bringing high-quality education to underesourcedr- communities through the development of public charter schools. Since 2002, Civic has supported the growth of 81 schools nationwide educating more than 41,000 students annually. Civic offers school facility development services, access to low-cost capital, and strategic advisory services to public charter schools. Our portfolio represents $1.45 billion invested into economically distressed communities to ensure access to safe, positive, and student-centered learning environments.
About the Position:
As the Manager, Communications & Strategic Partnerships, you will be responsible for orchestrating strategic communications initiatives and cultivating meaningful partnerships in the public charter school sector across the country. This individual will craft compelling campaigns, forge valuable alliances, and elevate Civic Builders’ brand nationwide.
Responsibilities:
- Draft and execute communications strategies, in collaboration with broader Strategy & Development team, to drive engagement and business development, including development and placement of collateral such as press releases, newsletters, annual reports and other relevant media.
- Partner with product teams to align storytelling and messaging around Civic’s work with our prospective school partners’ needs.
- Leverage data-driven insights to continually refine marketing tactics, ensuring campaigns are optimized for maximum impact and return on investment.
- Provide mentorship and direct management to Marketing & Communications Associate.
- Identify, develop, and nurture partnerships with relevant entities to expand the organization’s reach and increase brand visibility.
- Maintain a deep understanding of the national public charter school sector, identify trends in charter school growth markets, and provide regular feedback to the Chief Operating Officer and product originations teams.
- Lead participation in important national conversations about education reform and charter facilities challenges through panel discussions, workshops, or education-focused conferences.
- Raise the presence of Civic Builders in the education reform sector and public education sector in order to drive business and funding opportunities to the organization.
- Participate actively in education reform groups and related organizations to leverage connections and insights to inform and enhance Civic’s initiatives.
Qualifications:
- 5-7+ years of experience in communications, marketing, and partnerships and business development.
- Strong understanding of charter school landscape, with experience in education reform and K-12 education landscape.
- Demonstrated ability to create and execute innovative communications strategies aligned with organizational goals.
- Skilled in cultivating and managing partnerships, with strong relationship building skills.
- Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite, PowerPoint and Canva.
- Experience in data analytics and tracking campaign performance.
- Strong storytelling skills with the ability to distill complex topics into compelling narratives.
- Passion about Civic's mission to support high-quality education options for under-resourced communities.
Who You Are:
- You are deeply committed to racial equity in practice, constantly seeking opportunities to be self reflective and also imaginative in creating equitable solutions with internal and external stakeholders.
- You are a creative problem solver with a growth mindset, committed to finding innovative opportunities and building road maps for new ideas.
- You are a communicator! Whether written, spoken, or visually - you know how to express ideas in compelling, thoughtful, and memorable ways.
- You are a people person and have a passion for building relationships. You know that social change is a team effort and strategic partnerships can drive big impact in our communities.
Work Environment, Compensation and Benefits:
- Civic is located in New York City and has a hybrid, collaborative work environment. Local team members, and the Communications & Strategic Partnerships, work at least two days in our NYC office with telework the rest of the week.
- The salary range for this role is $110,000 - $130,000 commensurate with experience.
- We want you to be well and thrive. Our excellent benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, up to 4% employer match 401(k), and generous PTO.
- Additional benefits and perks include flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA), short-term & long-term disability insurances, group term life insurance, commuter benefits program, 12 weeks paid parental/family leave, cell phone plan reimbursement and equipment replacement, professional development reimbursement, home office setup, and social and educational outings.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Racial Justice:
Civic Builders believes that diversity, in all its forms, enriches society and our organization. Because we support students in the highest-need neighborhoods, we have a particular charge to understand our schools and their communities. When our staff, board, and partners reflect, value and embrace the voices and perspectives of those most impacted by what we do, we have a deeper understanding and connection to their needs and more effectively achieve our aspiration of improving lives, revitalizing communities, and helping children receive the education they deserve.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer:
Civic Builders is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Civic Builders provides employees with a safe and welcoming environment free of discrimination and harassment.
As an equal opportunity employer, we prohibit any unlawful discrimination against a job applicant on the basis of their race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, family or parental status, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
