Education First is seeking a Strategic Communications and Marketing professional to lead and elevate Education First’s external voice, thought leadership and strategic communications to deepen client relationships and expand our presence in the field. We are open to candidates at the Senior Manager or Director-level. This role will play a critical role in supporting visibility, positioning and relationship-building in ways that contribute to the firm’s growth and field impact. Reporting to our Founding Partner and working in close partnership with our leadership team, the Strategic Communications and Marketing role will shape how Education First contributes to and influences the national P-16 education landscape. This team member will strengthen the firm’s external presence through thoughtful content strategy and strong storytelling across multiple platforms while ensuring our external communications reflect the firm’s values, expertise and commitment to equity. This role blends strategic vision with hands-on execution, shaping publication strategy, co-developing narrative direction with our Founding Partner, and producing or overseeing high-quality content that advances our mission and resonates across the field. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in strategic communications with education leaders and national funders, exceptional writing and editorial judgement, a strong grasp of the trends and dynamics in the field and the ability to collaborate effectively with senior leaders.