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Generation Schools Network · 1 month ago

Communications, Events, and Product Development Manager

United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$57K/yr - $63K/yr

5+ years exp

Generation Schools Network is dedicated to enhancing educational opportunities and is seeking a Communications, Events, and Product Development Manager. This role is crucial for managing GSN's brand presence and executing events while supporting educational leaders in their initiatives.

Education

Responsibilities

Maintain and amplify GSN’s voice across all digital and print channels, ensuring a consistent and engaging brand presence

Develop and distribute regular communications to GSN staff, partners, and stakeholders, including targeted email campaigns

Maintain and continue to develop a comprehensive social media content strategy across the organization’s channels (Facebook, LinkedIn)

Optimize video content on the GSN YouTube channel with SEO best practices

Engage with audiences by monitoring activity, fostering conversations, and responding promptly

Support regular content updates to approximately 3 existing GSN and program websites, including the weekly management of a rural job board

Assist with ongoing graphic design requests and larger projects such as Annual Reports and promotional materials

Assist with special communications projects to mark upcoming milestones (e.g., anniversaries, legislation)

Learn and support the contact management system (ActiveCampaign) to manage email marketing campaigns, email automations, and ensure proper data synchronization with platforms like LearnWorlds

Oversee the end-to-end logistics for both internal and external events, workshops, retreats, and conferences

Work alongside staff to successfully execute all GSN internal and external events

Support onsite events by documenting with photos and videos, and capturing testimonials

Manage all aspects of event setup, including creating events through Eventbrite and Zoom platforms and monitoring registrations

Arrange individual and group travel coordination for in-person events hosted by GSN, including booking hotels and coordinating with vendors

Build out a plan to promote GSN programs, the community campuses and legislative action by creating events, newsletters, and online awareness

Manage the logistics and materials preparation for all remote professional development (PD), Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), and webinars, ensuring high-quality delivery and technical support

Maintain an up-to-date list of all GSN workshops, trainings, and PD offerings

Manage conference timelines, draft/collect, and submit RFPs and presentation proposals, sending reminders to presenters about upcoming tasks and deadlines

Promote events by submitting content to media outlets and supporting data collection of attendance and survey insights from virtual webinars

Maintain and update content and organization of all course units and PD modules within our Learning Management Systems (Canvas and LearnWorlds)

Conduct final reviews of online courses to ensure quality before uploading approved content

Review GSN’s curricular units, workshops, and presentations, and update them according to new standards

Assist with content creation for videos, websites, newsletters, and promotional materials

Qualification

Learning Management SystemsCRM/Marketing AutomationDigital ToolsEvent PlatformsGraphic DesignProject CoordinationWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, Education, or a related field required

5-7 years of progressive professional experience in a role involving communications, event management, project coordination, or product management. Non-profit experience is a plus

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously under tight deadlines

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency with online learning platforms (e.g., Canvas, LearnWorlds), including content loading and course maintenance

Experience using customer relationship management and email marketing platforms (ActiveCampaign or similar)

Expertise in social media management, SEO best practices, website content management (CMS), and video optimization (YouTube)

Strong working knowledge of event creation and management tools (e.g., Eventbrite, Zoom for webinars and virtual meetings)

Competency in graphic design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva) for assisting with promotional materials

The employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods and work at a computer

Must be able to communicate effectively through verbal and written means

Must be able to occasionally lift and carry boxes or equipment up to 35 pounds for events and retreats

Ability to travel locally, regionally, and nationally to attend conferences and events as needed (approximately 10–20% travel). Access to a car and the ability to drive are requirements for this role