Manager of Marketing and Communications
About The Position
The Manager of Marketing and Communications (MoMC) drives brand visibility and internal cohesion across KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools by leading regional marketing, storytelling, and communications efforts. This role champions external engagement—including student and teacher recruitment campaigns—and ensures internal communication systems are aligned and effective. The MoMC builds community trust, leads digital strategy, and ensures KIPP Jacksonville is known as a high-quality, joyful, and equitable organization. This is a year-round, full-time position on the Shared Services team and collaborates closely with the School Operations, Talent, and External Affairs teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in marketing, communications, or a related field
- Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously
- Exceptional written, visual, and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in social media platforms, email marketing tools, and CMS/web management
- Comfort with graphic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, PowerPoint)
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a nonprofit, charter school, or mission-driven organization
- Understanding of brand strategy and storytelling in educational or equity-focused settings
- Familiarity with photography, video editing, or content management systems
Responsibilities
- In partnership with the COO, create and execute a comprehensive branding strategy for student recruitment, teacher recruitment, and community awareness.
- Manage digital and print campaigns (e.g., social media ads, radio, billboards, flyers) to increase local brand recognition.
- Oversee marketing budgets in collaboration with the Student Recruitment and Talent teams.
- Align all media content to brand guidelines and strategic goals.
- Lead all regional social media accounts and develop a clear content calendar.
- Oversee the design and updates of the regional website.
- Develop and implement email campaigns and newsletters for families, staff, and external stakeholders.
- Monitor analytics and engagement data to inform strategy adjustments.
- Write press releases, op-eds, and feature stories that elevate KIPP Jacksonville’s voice in the community.
- Support communication needs related to annual fundraisers and donor events in partnership with the Development team.
- Serve as the central point of contact for all staff-facing and public-facing communications.
- Design high-impact marketing materials, such as fact cards, event signage, and school-specific recruitment items.
- Create branded regional “swag” (e.g., shirts, gifts, nameplates, email signatures).
- Ensure consistent brand identity across presentations, social posts, and printed media.
- Maintain and organize a photo archive and public relations clippings for use in future storytelling.
Benefits
- Individual health benefits (including medical, dental and vision)
- 403(b) retirement program with a company match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
