Manager, Marketing and Communications

KIPP
KIPP Public Schools is a national network of tuition-free public schools educating 120,000 students in grades Prek-12 across 21 states and Washington, DC. While each of our schools is as unique as the community to which it belongs, we are united around a shared promise: Together, A Future Without Limits. You can learn more at www.kipp.org.

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools
KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools  is part of the KIPP national network. Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose – college, career, and beyond – so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. 

In the 2024-25 school year, the KIPP Jacksonville region will be comprised of four schools educating more than 3,000 students, kindergarten through twelfth grade in the North and West sides of Jacksonville, Florida.

• KIPP Impact Academy: Kindergarten - 4th grade, 6th - 8th grade 

• KIPP VOICE Academy: Kindergarten - 8th grade 

• KIPP Bessie Coleman Academy: Kindergarten - 8th grade 

• KIPP Bold City High School: 9th - 12th grade

For the current school year, teachers at KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools work the following hours Monday through Friday and may have occasional meetings or special school events outside of these hours. Hours for teachers and students may vary slightly by school.

• K-8 Staff: 7:30am - 4:30pm K-8 Students: 8:00am - 3:30pm, Wednesday K-8 dismissal is at 1:30pm 

• High School Staff: 6:45am - 3:45pm, High School Students: 7:15am - 2:30pm, Wednesday High School dismissal is at 12:30pm. 

Every Wednesday is a student early release day, which allows teachers to participate in weekly professional development and content team meetings. *This doesn’t include Wellness Wednesdays when all staff leave at student dismissal. 

To support these schools, we will employ more than 300 full-time staff members. We seek educators and colleagues that represent our core values of high expectations, growth mindset, commitment to team, trust, joy, and sustainability. To learn more about what it is like to work and teach at KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools, please visit www.kippjax.org/teach where you can also view all of our job postings.

POSITION SUMMARY: 

KIPP Jacksonville seeks a Manager of Marketing and Communications. The Manager of Marketing and Communications (MoMC) furthers our mission by serving as the champion of external storytelling and internal communications.  The MoMC helps strategize and execute on a high-quality marketing plan, execute internal communications plans, and builds a vibrant organizational brand in the local community. The ideal candidate for this position will have a deep passion for social justice and educational equity for all children, extensive marketing experience and strong project management skills.

The Manager of Marketing and Communications  will focus primarily in the following areas:
(1) Execution of external marketing plan to strengthen brand recognition in the local community, including marketing/advertising efforts for student/teacher recruitment efforts
(2) Support School Operations team with internal communications structures
(3) Design and utilize internal and external print items, signage, and swag, video production
(4) Manage all social media platforms

The Manager of Marketing and Communications reports to and supports the Chief Operating Officer to execute on a larger communications strategy. They work closely with the School Operations team to create an internal communications structure as well as design key items for communication strategies. 

Success would be measured by the impact of branding and marketing plans for student recruitment/teacher recruitment efforts, designing high-quality branded items that further KIPP Jacksonville’s brand recognition, social media presence and engagement, local and national news coverage, and effective communication plans for students and staff.

This position is year-round and performs duties as assigned by their manager. As a member of the Shared Services team, this individual would be responsible for doing whatever it takes to ensure that students develop the knowledge, skills, and character strengths they need to succeed throughout their education and in the competitive world beyond. Typical hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. but can vary based on role and season.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

Marketing Strategy

• In collaboration with the Chief Operating Officer, create a branding strategy and reach campaign (social media ads, print advertisement, radio, billboards, etc.) for community recognition of KIPP Jacksonville, specifically for student and talent recruitment
  • Collaborate with key members of the Shared Services Team to gather needs and desires
  • Manage specific marketing budgets for each department in collaboration with talent and student recruitment teams
  • Ensure content from social media is aligned to the marketing plan
  • Develop, grow and manage digital communications strategy including the website, e-mail campaigns, and all social media platforms

Internal and External Communications

• Writing articles and press releases as part of a larger marketing/communications plan
• Developing a strategy to cultivate and share op-ed pieces from staff
• Serve as point of contact for website updates and maintenance 
• Write and send monthly regional communications newsletters in partnership with the executive leadership team
• Support the External Affairs team as it relates to communications about the annual fundraiser and other donor events

Design

• Create regional “swag” items (t-shirts, gifts, etc.)
• Design and create branded PowerPoint decks, business cards, nameplates, email signatures, etc. for staff
• Design and create print materials (fact cards, etc.) for special events such as fundraisers or teacher recruitment events
• Maintain photo and PR clipping archive

COMPENSATION

• The starting salary for this position is $51,000 and is commensurate with experience
• Free individual health benefits (including medical, dental and vision)
• 403(b) retirement program with a company match
• All staff members receive individualized support and professional development

REQUIREMENTS

• A deep commitment to KIPP Jacksonville’s mission, vision, and commitment to racial justice and equity. KIPP Jacksonville Schools believes that our staff will represent our core values of high expectations, growth mindset, commitment to team, trust, joy, and sustainability. We search for established educators and staff who embody them.
• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3-10 years of relevant work experience in marketing and communications
• A portfolio of design materials or printed pieces 
• Demonstrated ability to meet ambitious deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• Clear, high-quality written and verbal communication skills
• Strong project management skills
• Passing a background check as required by law

HIGHLY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience in education OR non-profit
• Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and all social media platforms.
• Experience with MailChimp, Canva, WordPress and Adobe Creative Suite a plus

APPLY
Please complete an application and upload a resume via our job board. No applicants will be considered that submit resumes through other job postings.  Link here: https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/KIPP/jacksonville 

If you're a current KIPP Jax team member, you should:

1) Inform your current manager of your interest in the role and

2) Complete the online application

QUESTIONS

If you have questions about this position, please email Emma Kosanda at ekosanda@kippjax.org. Please understand that resumes and/or cover letters are not accepted via email and you will be redirected to apply via the website.

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment at our schools. KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation or national or ethnic origin.