Director of Communications

The Math Learning Center (MLC) is a non-profit education organization with a track record of developing high-quality mathematics materials, including Bridges in Mathematics. We create materials that engage students, promote classroom community and discourse, and and help more than 80,000 elementary teachers across the country deliver effective mathematics instruction.

Are you an experienced and purpose-driven communications leader? If so, this position might be right for you. In this position, you will lead the marketing team and collaborate with MLC leadership and subject matter experts to develop, plan, and execute internal and external communications strategies, projects, and campaigns.

This is position based in Oregon. In this flexible hybrid role, your onsite days could be in our Portland or Salem, Oregon office. Travel is a fun part of this role, with a few national trips throughout the year to support events.

What you will do:

• Work interdepartmentally and collaborate with leaders and staff to understand MLC’s priorities and goals.
• Plan and direct the work of the marketing team, identify trends, and analyze and interpret customer data.
• Create marketing and communications projects align with the organization's overall goals and vision.
• Build brand engagement and help potential customers make informed decisions about our products.
• Ensure consistency in MLC's branding and effectively communicate MLC’s voice, tone, and style.
• Develop and deliver timely and effective materials, events, and other external communications projects.
• Provide direct support for internal communications, including staff meetings, weekly updates, and other organization-wide communications.
• Lead strategy for MLC’s online presence, including web and social media channels.
• Continually build a brand that exemplifies MLC’s mission and connects with the values of our customers.

How you are qualified:

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field.
• 7 years' of relevant experience leading marketing or communications teams, preferably in an education organization or related industry.
• Demonstrated experience leading, creating, and implementing successful marketing campaigns.
• Excellent written, verbal, and digital communication skills. 
• Keen understanding of social media and experience managing multiple platforms.
• Strong project management skills and the the ability to effectively manage multiple projects.
• Proficient with marketing data analysis.
• Experience with HubSpot or other similar platforms. 

We offer our employees an excellent work environment that includes:

• An emphasis on collaboration, with all staff expected to participate in achieving organizational goals.
• A dedicated team of mission-driven professionals passionate about math education.
• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Paid Time-Off: 12 holidays, 24 additional days PTO, and a wellness week.
• Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision): Premiums paid at 100% for employees.
• Retirement: 401(k) plan with 3% employer contribution and 2% match.
• Disability and Life Insurance: Employer-paid short-term, long-term, and group life.

Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a background check and drug screen. The Math Learning Center requires all employees to complete CDC-recommended COVID-19 vaccinations.

The Math Learning Center is an equal opportunity employer. We provide fair and equal opportunities for all employees and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, disability, or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. The Math Learning Center hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.