WASHINGTON STATE CHARTER SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION
JOB DESCRIPTION: Director of Communications and Branding
Place of Performance : Remote (occasional in-person meetings)
Supervisor : Executive Director
Direct Reports :
Status : Full Time, Exempt
Travel Requirements : Minimal, in-state
Salary Range : $110,000 – $125,000
WHO WE ARE:
WA Charters knows that Global Majority communities, immigrant and refugee communities, low-income communities, and individuals living with disabilities disproportionately shoulder the burden of the impacts of inequitable access to high-quality public schools. Working for and in partnership with impacted communities is a critical priority of our school services, legal, advocacy, communications, and engagement work to support charter public schools at every stage of their development. By doing so, we believe charter public schools will be a lever to improve educational outcomes across charter and traditional schools for all students.
Washington is the 42nd state to open its public education system to charter public schools, and the charter public school law puts a strong emphasis on ensuring that its charters are high-quality options for students who don’t have access to them currently. The Washington State Charter Schools Association (WA Charters) is a non-profit organization that advocates for and develops high-quality charter public schools that meet the needs of systemically underserved students.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
WA Charters is a small, but mighty team of leaders (6 full time team members), and we expect all positions to contribute to our broader goal of advancing equity in Washington State’s public schools. In order to grow and support a healthy and vibrant charter public school sector in Washington, WA Charters needs an effective communications and creative strategy – one that lifts our state’s sector up as an exemplar of quality and innovation, sets it apart from the national narrative, and enables the organization to achieve a measurable increase in statewide awareness of and support for high-quality charter public schools.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Washington State Charter Schools Association (WA Charters) is seeking a visionary, equity-centered communications team member to serve as the Director of Communications and Branding. This role oversees external communications functions, including strategic messaging, media relations, brand management, and creative direction. This role will work closely with the Executive Director, and the Policy and Advocacy teams and manage external creative partners to co-develop and execute campaigns that drive public awareness, political will, and grassroots support for charter public schools in Washington.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
DIGITAL MEDIA AND CREATIVE - 40%:
COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT- 30%:
CREATIVE DIRECTION AND BRAND STRATEGY- 20%:
· CONTRIBUTE TO WA CHARTERS STRATEGY- 10%:
WHO WE ARE:
WA Charters is seeking a team member that has the following essential skills and experience:
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Experience:
WHAT WE OFFER:
· A chance to transform Washington State’s public education to create broader equitable outcomes and policies for all students in Washington State
· A passionate, fun, fast-moving, and collaborative team
· Salary ranges from $110,000 – $125,000 depending on experience.
· Medical, dental, vision, and Rx benefits; and life insurance (details provided upon request)
· 401(k) Plan with an employer match
· PTO, paid federal holidays, and sick time.
HIRING PROCESS:
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