Communications Manager

Position Summary: Join our team now and help us make a lasting impact on education by ensuring individuals with disabilities receive high-quality instruction. At CEC, we are constantly growing and expanding our reach, making this the perfect time for you to join a team that values the importance of our work, members, and YOU. With flexible schedules and a strong commitment to work-life balance, CEC is the perfect place to call your new home. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to education.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Communications Manager to join our Communications and Marketing team at our Central Office in Clarendon (Arlington), Virginia (DC-metro area). We are especially interested in hiring those with a background in special education. CEC is a hybrid office with three days in office and two days remote. We are open to full-time remote for the right candidate.

The Communications Manager, under the supervision of the Director of Communications and Publications, is responsible for the coordination of information relating to the member experience in support of communications goals and objectives in member engagement and retention.

Area of Focus

Member Experience: Support the development and deployment of a member engagement communication strategy that is personalized, unique and will deepen the connection between CEC and its members. Collaborate across CEC to share CEC’s values and offerings into the member experience and close the gap between the services members value and the experience CEC delivers. Gather analytics from member feedback surveys, member renewals, social media, and online community platforms to learn more about members and their needs. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Collaborate with CEC staff and volunteers to develop targeted communication strategies, plans and campaigns to promote the value of CEC membership and experiences to members.
• In collaboration with multiple teams, write, design and deploy member communications to share information about CEC, its value, its products, and its messaging. This may include newsletter articles, blog posts, emails, etc.
• Maintain awareness of issues relevant to the special education profession and identify services and programs that align with the professional needs of current CEC members. 
• Support efforts to yield relevant, compelling and differentiated communications for a diverse base of members, including students, early career teachers and experienced professionals
• Advise staff on strategies to repurpose content and resources through multiple channels.
• Oversee Special Education TODAY and Other Routine Newsletters, act as editor for weekly Special Education Today e-newsletter and media roundup.
• Oversee Development of future Communication Tools, such as podcast, vlog, etc 
• Assist Director in being a resource to staff, volunteers, CEC Components, and others who communicate with members.
• Collaborate with the Senior Membership Operations Manager on maximizing the engagement of the CEC Community (Higher Logic platform) in support of delivering a seamless and engaging online member community and experience.

Required Skills and Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education: A bachelor's degree.
• Experience: A minimum of four years related experience in special education, communication, and/or membership.
• Ability: A strong communicator, who is good with words and sharing information in different ways. A demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively, maintain records and keep materials organized, attend to details with accuracy, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Technology Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or similar platforms, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience: Past work and experience in education settings, especially special education  
• Mission: A passion for the organization’s mission and desire to make an overall positive contribution to the organization.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed primarily at a desk using a computer.  Long periods of sitting and using a computer screen are required. 

CEC requires employees to be vaccinated as a condition of employment, subject to medical accommodation

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Salary Range: $70,000.00 – 80,000.00 Annually

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