Math for America (MƒA) is a nonprofit organization in New York City that offers fellowships for accomplished K-12 public school STEM teachers. We believe that making it possible for expert teachers to collaborate, learn, and lead strengthens our education system and is the best way to ensure all students get the education they deserve. Our fellowships keep outstanding teachers in the classroom so they can make the greatest impact on their students, schools, and communities, and we advocate for similar programs nationwide.

Job Description: MƒA has an exciting opportunity for a creative, collaborative individual to join the Communications and Marketing Department. Reporting to the Director of Communications and Marketing, the Communications Manager will manage and support a variety of projects with the aim of building awareness of and engagement with MƒA. This role will work closely with all members of the Communications team and will have a heavy focus on social media, graphic design, and content creation, while also contributing to and collaborating on other work streams that advance the organization’s mission. This position is ideal for a proactive, dedicated team player who has an interest in education and nonprofit communications.

Day-to-day responsibilities include:

Manage social media program, including developing a robust content calendar, tracking and analyzing data, and staying current with trends
Create content for MƒA platforms, including the website, blog, social media, and print; build and optimize email campaigns, including producing a monthly newsletter
Participate in the development and execution of digital advertising and social media campaigns
Serve as the primary graphic design lead, designing and assisting in the design of branded materials for social media, events, and our PD program, and managing graphic design partners
Coordinate vendor relationships and logistics for video and photo shoots, including scheduling, editing photo and video footage, and managing an extensive library of assets
Track and report on key metrics, including digital engagement, social media data, and google analytics
Manage communications functions at occasional on- and off-site events, including handling live social media at our speaker series events, directing our photographer, and supporting special events like the Fall Function and Muller Award ceremony
Support the team with other work streams as needed, including event planning, branding, public relations, and content planning and development, in addition to a variety of cross-departmental projects
Handle some administrative tasks for the department such as scheduling, note taking, report creation, and billing

Within one month you will:

Learn the work of each MƒA department and build relationships across teams
Learn about the history, mission, and values of MƒA and how that informs the work that we do
Get up to speed about the basic systems integral to the communications department, including our messaging platform, brand guidelines, timelines, and major projects
Work alongside other staff members at team meetings and on cross-departmental projects

Within three months you will:

Assume ownership of key work streams, including the monthly newsletter, social media, blog writing, and our digital assets library
Participate in meetings to brainstorm and plan our communications projects and initiatives for the academic year, including the creation of a new recruitment ad campaign and other key projects
Begin producing various assets, including video clips and social and programmatic graphics in coordination with external vendors
Become familiar with updating the website, running reports on Salesforce, and analyzing Google analytics and ad data

Qualifications:

Experience in an in-house or agency communications role with a strong focus on social media and digital communications
Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written formats
Excellent organizational and project management skills, with strong attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, handle time-sensitive responsibilities, and collaborate across departments
Demonstrated proficiency in graphic design (Adobe Creative Cloud, with a focus on InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator), and video editing
Comfortable working in a team setting and taking direction and feedback, while maintaining the ability to work independently
Comfortable learning new technology, including email and digital software and Salesforce
Demonstrates a self-starter mindset, and is responsible, reliable, and efficient
Must be willing to flex your schedule to cover some evenings events, typically once per month
Interest in nonprofit organizations and/or education is a plus

Please send your resume and cover letter to careers@mathforamerica.org. The salary range is $70,000 - $80,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience, and comes with an excellent benefits package. MƒA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and seeks to maintain a diverse staff in an inclusive working environment. The desired start date is June 2023.

Perks and Benefits:

We offer perks and benefits that support our team while furthering the culture that makes MƒA a great place to work. Some of the benefits you can expect when you join MƒA include:

Flexible work schedule, with some remote work
Paid lunch when working in-office
Premium Medical and Dental plan options
36 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) annually
MƒA pays up to 8% of employee’s salary, matching employee retirement contributions 4-to-1
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 annually

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