Director of Communications

At Fort Worth Education Partnership, we believe that every Fort Worth area student deserves access to a high-quality public education. In pursuit of that vision, FWEP supports, invests in, and coordinates opportunities that increase access to high-quality educational experiences. Through partnerships with non-profit and charter school operators, traditional districts, families, and the broader community, our work focuses on growing the impact of high-performing schools, networks, and leaders, building a robust, high-quality talent pipeline, engaging in advocacy and community engagement, and strategically coordinating across partners to create the infrastructure that leads to the rapid growth of high-quality educational opportunities for all students.

About the role As Director of Communications, you will support our work by executing our communications strategy through network building, digital storytelling, and earned media. Your role will focus on raising awareness of FWEP’s work and influencing public attitudes around educational equity problems and solutions.

Significant areas of responsibility include: Strategy development and oversight ● Envision and execute communications projects and campaigns, tracking metrics and reporting on progress to funders and other stakeholders as needed ● Manage communications consultants to ensure effective coordination of work and effective use of internal and consulting resources Lead campaigns and coalitions ● Work with allies, partners, and schools to run proactive communications campaigns to advance our shared missions ● Lead and manage a variety of projects to convene stakeholders across the ecosystem, build coalitions, and affect policy change ● Ensure our communications work advances our advocacy and community engagement, and projects Storytelling ● Create core messaging that effectively communicates FWEP’s core values and priorities ● Plan, write and design communications and marketing collateral on behalf of FWEP. ● Draft, pitch, and deliver compelling stories about education innovation and excellence that inform, engage, and persuade a broad range of stakeholders across the Dallas/Fort Worth ecosystem. ● Plan owned and earned media content, including managing and moderating social media posts, blog posts, and op-eds. ● Lead graphic design process and provide creative direction on collateral

Key Qualifications ● 7+ years of experience in communications, public policy, community engagement, education, government, and/or related field ● Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise, and persuasive materials in a fast-paced environment on tight deadlines ● Entrepreneurial leader who can take on projects and run with them independently and with urgency; comfortable with leading through ambiguity ● Relationship builder with the ability to look at situations from several points of view and take a collaborative approach to problem-solving ● Ability to identify and segment multiple audiences, determine the best distribution channels for each audience, and transform key messaging points depending on the intended audience. ● Ability to plan and meet deadlines, judiciously using organizational resources and human capital. ● A commitment to advancing educational equity ● Experience developing, communicating, and managing complex communications and advocacy campaigns across a variety of diverse stakeholders, including establishing and meeting metrics of success ● Success in managing multiple short- and long-term projects simultaneously, including the ability to respond rapidly to significant developments. Desired skills, experiences, and abilities ● Experience working at an organization with an integrated advocacy model where legislative, advocacy, and organizing tactics are used collaboratively and cohesively to achieve results. ● Experience with media training and/or public speaking. ● Experience with digital media, including email marketing, social media, website administration, and other web-based content. ● Knowledge of and demonstrated interest in Texas politics and educational issues. ● Experience with media in the DFW area as well as national outlets. ● Spanish language proficiency is a plus.

Compensation Fort Worth Education partnership offers a competitive total compensation package commensurate with experience in a similar position. Our offer will be based on the role’s demands and the candidate’s skills and experiences. As part of that package, Fort Worth Education Partnership provides robust benefits, including a 401k match at 100%, up to 5% of base salary, employer-paid life and disability insurance, and significant employer contributions towards health insurance plans. Fort Worth Education Partnership is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or other applicable characteristics protected by law.