Communications Generalist

Education Design Lab

13h • $89,000 - $96,000 • Remote

About The Position

Education Design Lab (the Lab) is seeking a detail-oriented, collaborative Communications Generalist to support key communications across the organization. This one-year term role is highly executional and ideal for someone who enjoys translating raw ideas and content into polished, on-brand publications, webinars, and social media nuggets.
This role will work closely with Senior Directors, Designers, and internal stakeholders to coordinate webinar logistics, format publications, and create short-form written and visual content that supports the Lab’s external communications goals.
This role is best suited for a strong generalist who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoys wearing multiple hats. The Communications Generalist will spend the majority of their time on publication layout and light graphic design, with additional responsibilities spanning webinar production, short-form writing, and occasional video or photography support.
The role emphasizes project coordination, content execution, and consistency, rather than content strategy or ownership.

Requirements

• Strong project management skills; able to coordinate timelines, people, and deliverables
• Excellent relationship builder, comfortable collaborating across teams and with external partners
• Strong listening, writing, and editing skills (journalism or similar experience preferred)
• Ability to follow brand guidelines and use templates consistently
• Proficiency in Canva as a primary design platform (Adobe Creative Suite experience preferred but not required)
• Familiarity with social media video content and digital publishing workflows
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• High attention to detail and follow-through

Nice To Haves

• Adobe Creative Suite experience

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical and dental
• Short-term, long-term, and group life insurance coverage
• 403(b) - 100% matching immediately
• Professional development stipend of up to $1,500 after the first year
• Semi-annual organization-wide retreats
• The Lab participates in Responsible PTO for all full-time staff, which allows for managers to approve PTO with no limits and includes unlimited sick leave
• 12 paid federal holidays
• 2 weeks of paid organizational closures

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed