Senior Manager, Communications

National Endowment For Financial Education•Denver, CO

1d•$80,150 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Communications serves as a liaison between NEFE's action areas/departments and leads and executes communications projects and initiatives that support thought leadership and engagement activities.

Requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Expert proficiency in AP Style and copyediting
Attention to detail (application of quality assurance reviews)
Strong public speaking and presentation skills
Ability to deliver quality work with short turnaround timelines
Strong storytelling abilities across multiple audiences and channels
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders
Skills in outreach and relationship management
Comfortable collaborating with a team as well as working alone
Demonstrated ability to synthesize key information for a variety of stakeholders within and external to NEFE
Excellent organizational skills/ability to manage multiple duties and meet deadlines
Demonstrated effectiveness in managing projects from development to completion
Ability to communicate progress, risks, timelines, expectations and deliverables clearly and effectively on multiple ongoing projects, both internally and with vendors
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 and Microsoft collaboration tools; ability to rapidly adopt new software tools as needed
Ability and willingness to travel
Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, education, nonprofit management, business, or related fields; or equivalent experience
Four to seven years of experience with copywriting and editing, preferably in corporate communications, journalism, nonprofit, foundation, government or private sectors

Nice To Haves

Interest in personal finance and financial well-being

Responsibilities

Manage projects that advance NEFE’s mission and external presence
Work with the Managing Director, Media and Communications on activities that drive forward NEFE’s strategic goals and externally elevate its position in the field
Serve as communications liaison across the Marketing, Research, and Policy & Advocacy teams to collaborate on deliverables and external outputs
Write, edit and consult on branded communications, including press releases, data summaries, newsletters, website copy, social media, video scripts, webinars, in-house communication, etc.
Edit and proofread work from others, paying strict attention to details, voice, and the application of AP Style and internal style
Maintain an understanding of the organization’s target audiences and appropriately tailor copy and content to them
Assist in marketing and communications planning and the execution of dissemination strategies
Develop engaging stories and messaging tied to driving the organization’s strategic goals
Collaboratively guide internal teams on communication projects, including determining requirements and scope, managing timelines and tasks, proactively raising issues that may impact quality or timing of deliverables, and offering solutions when challenges arise
Collaborate with and oversee third-party vendors (designers, content developers, digital marketers, etc.) hired for internal and external projects
Develop knowledge and fluency in the field of financial education and financial well-being systems
Maintain organizational relationships with partners, advocates, policymakers, practitioners, SMEs, and advocates at key organizations
Represent NEFE at conferences, panels, meetings, webinars, keynotes and other relevant engagements, including: Building relationships with conference organizers and thought leaders who present or attend, Speaking on relevant topics or NEFE’s initiatives, Distilling and disseminating relevant information back to NEFE
Assist in the dissemination of messaging and facilitation of feedback loops from internal and external stakeholders
Analyze and interpret data from primary and secondary research, synthesize key points, and turn them into relevant, compelling stories, narratives, presentations and creative ideas
Support research and policy-related messaging projects, including opinion polls, grant dissemination, public policy briefs, etc.
Define, monitor and evaluate success factors (KPIs) for projects and initiatives
Collaborate with Managing Director, Media and Communications on initiatives and special projects for various internal and external audiences
Support departmental progress toward strategic plan goals and key performance indicators (KPIs)
Participate in the promotion and facilitation of NEFE’s grant funding process
Collaborate with all staff on various projects and initiatives
Manage external vendors
Perform other duties as assigned