Marketing & Communications Manager

Who We Are

Founded in 2001, LEARN is a nonprofit network of PreK-8 th grade elementary schools that is creating measurable, transformational change in the lives of its students. We currently educate 4,100 students, a majority low-income, minority student population (88% and 98%, respectively), across 12 campuses across Chicago, Lake County, and Washington D.C.

Our schools provide a rigorous educational program that is built upon an intimate understanding of each student’s individual learning style and academic needs. We are guided by five core values which include: expectations of high achievement; mutual respect; the development of a safe and nurturing environment; active family involvement; and the positive development of the Whole Child.

LEARN alumni graduate college at 2x the rate of their peers, exceeding city, state and national averages. Our college graduation rate is 10 points above the national average for all students regardless of socio-economic status or ethnicity. We are proud to be closing the achievement gap.

What You’ll Do

LEARN is seeking a collaborative and mission-driven Marketing Communications Manager. This role is central to shaping how LEARN tells its story and engages with key stakeholders including staff, families, donors, and partners. The Manager will lead day-to-day communications efforts across digital and print platforms, manage content production, and support the development of student and talent recruitment campaigns that increase visibility and connection with our community.

Key Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

Internal Communications

• Partner with LEARN’s HR team to improve internal communications efforts that foster staff engagement and culture across the network
• Produce and distribute staff newsletters and other internal communications to keep staff informed and engaged.
• Work closely with school leaders and staff to capture compelling stories, visuals, and testimonials that celebrate student success and school culture.
  
  

External Communications

• Develop and implement a marketing and communications calendar that aligns with organizational goals and priorities.
• Produce and distribute staff and donor newsletters and other external communications to keep staff and donors informed and engaged.
• Manage LEARN’s social media accounts, including content creation, scheduling, monitoring, and reporting to drive engagement and awareness.
• Support the creation of collateral materials, event communications, presentations, and digital content for various audiences.
• Liaise with external vendors as needed, including photographers, videographers, and designers.
• Maintain and update the LEARN website with timely and relevant content that highlights our schools, students, staff, and initiatives.
• Lead the production and writing of content for LEARN’s annual report.
  
  

Student Enrollment and Talent Recruitment Marketing

• Collaborate with internal teams to support marketing and communication needs related to student and talent recruitment and retention.
• Track and analyze communication metrics to evaluate effectiveness and recommend improvements.
  
  

What You'll Need

• A bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or a related field.
• 3 years of experience in marketing or communications, preferably in the education or nonprofit sector.
• Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to create and manage content for websites, social media, newsletters, and digital platforms.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Experience with tools such as WordPress, Form Assembly, Canva, and Constant Contact.
• A passion for education and belief in LEARN’s mission to provide quality educational opportunities for underserved students.
  
  

Benefits Summary

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for all full time employees, including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid vacation, personal days, paid holidays
• Short and long term disability
• Paid life insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 403B Contribution 4.5% matching as eligible
  
  

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of LEARN Charter School Network. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder’s responsibility.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, family medical history, disability or veteran status.