Communications Manager

Job Title: Communications Manager

Work hours: Full-time

Salary Range: $54,000 - $65,000

FLSA Status: Exempt

Read Better Be Better is seeking a Communications Manager to join the development team to support the expansion and growth of the RBBB vision. If you are passionate about Read Better Be Better's mission of addressing Arizona's literacy crisis, then apply now!

About the Organization

Read Better Be Better's mission is to connect young readers and youth leaders to inspire a love of literacy and leadership.

Read Better Be Better (RBBB) is an education nonprofit focused on solving Arizona's literacy crisis. We work with partnering school districts throughout Phoenix to connect 3rd grade readers and middle school leaders to inspire a love of literacy and leadership. Since 2014, we have served thousands of Phoenix-area students with our after-school program in over 70 schools, as well as community-based programming across the state. Each school semester, we have expanded to serve more students, schools, and families. We are a mission-driven, collaborative community of passionate, creative, growth-minded professionals, and we welcome those seeking to contribute their work experience and skillset to making a positive impact on the education system in Arizona.

A Day as RBBB's Communications Manager

RBBB's Communications Manager is responsible for developing and executing strategic communication plans across various channels to raise awareness about the organization's mission, promote programs, engage stakeholders, and support fundraising efforts, by crafting compelling content, managing social media, coordinating media relations, and collaborating across departments to ensure consistent messaging aligned with the organization's mission, vision and values. The Communications Manager collaborates directly with the Development Director, as well as cross-functionally with team members, donors, and stakeholders. This role primarily works in the Read Better Be Better office, collaborating in meetings, and attending external events offsite. Primary responsibilities include:

• Develop and execute communication and digital fundraising plans and strategies.
• Create and manage original, high-quality content for RBBB's website, blog, social media channels, and media campaigns which clearly articulate the mission, vision, and values of RBBB.
• Design, manage, and oversee the production of all marketing collateral.
• Develop and maintain relationships with media outlets to secure coverage of RBBB's programs and events.
• Assist in planning, organizing, and implementing internal and external special events.
• Collaborate with RBBB staff and stakeholders to identify and develop compelling stories and content for use in communications
• Assist in developing effective communication channels and materials for donor cultivation and stewardship, including managing e-mail database.
• Analyze and report on the effectiveness of communication and marketing efforts
• Establish a practice of growing audience and reach through digital marketing.

Benefits

Work-from-Home Fridays
Generous Paid-Time Off & Paid Holidays
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
HSA plans available
Short-Term Disability, Accident Plan & Life Insurance
Professional Development
Casual Dress Code
See the Full-Time Employee Benefits One-Page Summary

What you need to qualify

3 years of experience in creating, managing, tracking, and measurement of social media content and postings (experience with non-profit organizations, a plus); 3 years of working experience in Communications or Marketing departments; Demonstrated results in implementing marketing and communications strategic plans; Experience publishing content on WordPress or other CMS; Knowledge of best practices for writing and publishing on different platforms (especially Facebook and Instagram)

 Apply Now

Please apply on our website: https://readbetterbebetter.applicantpro.com/pages/JobOpportunities/

If you need assistance with this application, please contact us at jobs@readbetterbebetter.org. Have prepared an updated resume to upload during the application. Once you have completed both of our quick 2-step application, it will be reviewed. If you qualify for the position, you will receive a phone call interview. For those moving forward, they will be requested to submit a portfolio of work samples. Then, an in-person panel interview may be scheduled after this. After the in-person interview, you can expect to wait about 1-3 weeks for an offer or not. References will be requested during the job offer phase.

Be Excellent Be Kind 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.  Contact jobs@readbetterbebetter.org

Read Better Be Better is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. See the RBBB Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Statement on the website.

Salary : $54,000 - $65,000