Georgia Charter Schools Association

JOB  OPPORTUNITY

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Director of Communications

Overview: Georgia Charter Schools Association (GCSA) is a statewide nonprofit organization committed to expanding the charter school movement in Georgia both quantitatively and qualitatively.

Position: GCSA is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Communications to develop and direct a multifaceted communications strategy. This includes developing our message; ensuring that message is clearly and consistently conveyed through organizational communications; strengthening the Association's position within Georgia's education community; as well as increasing public awareness and positive public perception of the Charter School movement throughout Georgia.

Responsibilities:

• Develop a multifaceted communications strategy conveying key themes of GCSA.
• Participate in strategy conversations aimed at positively projecting our image, mission and objectives.
• Increase identification of GCSA as the unified voice of Georgia's charter school community.
• Serve as GCSA's principal liaison with the news media.
• Lead activities associated with major annual events, such as National Charter Schools Week and our Annual Conference.
• Create prompt, factual responses to controversies about charter schooling in Georgia.
• Write and disseminate press releases, op-ed pieces, newsletters, and feature articles not only about the Association but also of member charter schools throughout the state.
• Organize high-impact press events.
• Make the Association website a rich, interactive resource for the general public and members.
• Develop and manage an annual communications budget.
• Assist member charter schools to build effective communications programs that convey the real experiences of charter students, parents, and operators.
  

Qualifications:

• 5 years of communications and public relations experience.
• Experience in public policy advocacy, interpretation, or formulation.
• Experience contributing to the strategic direction of an organization or company.
• Direct experience with education reform policy or charter schools a plus.
• Self-motivated with the ability to thrive under pressure and meet multiple deadlines.
• Understanding and sensitivity to working with diverse constituencies.
• Team-player capable of working independently and with minimal oversight.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Superior writing and editing skills with the ability to translate complex ideas and research into understandable pieces.
• Outstanding oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Web management experience preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required; advanced degree preferred.

Additional Information and Requirements:

• Supervisory responsibilities: n/a (sole staff member in this area).
• Normal work hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday with some evening and weekend times required.
• Must be able to travel (sometimes overnight) within the state by car and to occasional national conferences and meetings.

To Apply: Please email a resume and a letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position, as well as salary requirements, both in Word format, to Tony Roberts, CEO, at troberts@gacharters.org with subject line: "Director of Communications."