Foundation Academies · 5 months ago
Senior Manager of Marketing & Communications
Trenton, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$68K/yr - $92K/yr
7+ years expFoundation Academies is an innovative, mission-driven school dedicated to nurturing independence, ingenuity, empathy, and leadership in every child. They are seeking a Senior Manager of Marketing & Communications to develop and execute strategic communications campaigns, enhance the organization's public image, and foster relationships with various stakeholders. This role requires a bold communicator who can effectively align messaging with the school's values and mission.
Higher Education
No H1B
Security Clearance Required
Responsibilities
Own and implement a bold, values-driven PR and communications strategy aligned with our mission and long-term vision
Develop talking points, keynote presentations, executive briefings, and press materials that elevate our leadership and inspire action
Serve as the primary communications partner to the Chief Advancement Officer and internal stakeholders
Lead organization-wide communications campaigns that drive educator recruitment, donor engagement, community trust, and internal alignment
Identify and analyze target audiences, pinpoint their daily behaviors and frequented locations, and strategically reach them through multi-channel marketing tactics including print materials, flyers in community hubs, billboards, radio spots, and other localized outreach methods
Secure a steady flow of earned media opportunities through targeted articles, podcast interviews, TV spots, and speaking engagements for leadership
Manage communications calendars and cross-functional coordination with the Talent, Development, and School teams
Measure, analyze, and report on campaign performance and engagement metrics, adjusting strategy as needed
Cultivate high-trust relationships with local and regional media; proactively pitch stories and respond to press inquiries
Manage public-facing messaging during high-stakes or crisis situations, balancing transparency, legal compliance, and community care
Maintain a live media contact database and track earned media placements and sentiment
Write and edit high-quality content including newsletters, op-eds, press releases, donor stories, internal memos, and speeches
Guide visual storytelling by partnering with the Content Creator on videos, graphics, and photography that reflect the lived experience of our school community
Uphold and evolve brand voice and messaging guidelines across platforms
Model strong emotional intelligence and inclusive communication in all leadership spaces
Support professional development efforts around communications and narrative-building
Contribute to school-wide events and serve as a strategic ambassador for our values and mission
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in strategic communications, PR, media relations, or public affairs, preferably in mission-driven, education, nonprofit, or advocacy spaces
Strong experience crafting and executing PR strategy, crisis communication, and cross-functional messaging
A demonstrated ability to lead initiatives and shape organizational voice across executive, public, and grassroots audiences
Hands-on expertise with communication tools (Google Suite, Canva, Constant Contact, Meta, Google Ads, Google Analytics)
A compelling writing portfolio that showcases storytelling across formats and platforms
Fluency in issues of racial equity, social justice, and culturally responsive communication
Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field (or equivalent)
Candidates must complete criminal clearance (fingerprinting), submit official transcripts, and pass TB/Mantoux screening
Preferred
Master's degree in Strategic Communications, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, Education Leadership, or another relevant discipline
Spanish or other language fluency is a plus
Experience in education or nonprofit sectors is a strong plus
Benefits
Competitive, merit-based compensation and annual raises
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
403(b) retirement plan with 25% match
Financial wellness advising
Optional short- and long-term disability insurance
10 sick days and 3 personal days (rollover annually)
20 paid holidays
Smartphone and paid T-Mobile plan
Windows laptop provided
Regular team-building activities and professional development
A career that directly transforms the lives of young people
Company
Foundation Academies
We are Foundation Academies, a diverse K-12 learning community focused on academic growth and achievement.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Graig Weiss
Chief Executive Officer
Sheria McRae
Chief Executive Officer
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