Communications Director Home Office (hybrid and in-person)

Job title: Communications Director Home Office (hybrid and in-person) in Houston, TX at YES Prep Public Schools
Company: YES Prep Public Schools
Job description: DescriptionJob DescriptionPOSITION: Communications DirectorREPORTS TO: Managing Director of Communications and MarketingPOSITION TYPE: 12-monthSTART DATE: ImmediateCOMPENSATION: $80,942-$99,154, Home Office Grade 8At YES Prep, work for a mission that impacts the life trajectory of students and their families. YES Prep creates pathways to extraordinary opportunity through best-in-class development, competitive compensation and benefits, and recognition for your impact. Grow as an authentic leader and be part of a high-performing, team-oriented culture.Some quick stats about us:

• 24,700 Students
• 2,400 Team Members
• 15 Secondary Campuses
• 10 Elementary Campuses
• 92% Students Who Qualify for Free/Reduced-Price Lunch
• 96% Hispanic & African-American Students
• 90% Students Who Are Accepted to a 4-Year University
• 88% First-Generation College Students
• Ranked in the Top 100 High Schools in the Nation, U.S. News & World Report

We serve the students of Houston, Texas, the 4th largest city across the United States. There are over 20 public-school districts and other great public charter school options within Houston's city limits serving our increasing population. We are a rapidly growing organization, committed to creating life-changing opportunities for over 23,000 students by 2025.THE OPPORTUNITYYES Prep needs a dynamic Director of Communications with a robust set of experiences, to make our mission a reality. As a YES Prep employee, you will achieve jaw-dropping results, create pathways to opportunity for our students, and build transformative relationships.To put it simply, you will support the development of and drive execution of internal and external strategic communications to engage YES Prep's target audiences, so that current and prospective members of the YES Prep community feel a strong sense of connection to the organization and its mission;THE ROLEWhen you join the YES Prep team, some of the exciting work and responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating with the Managing Director of Communications and Marketing and Senior and Executive leadership to align communications strategies with organizational priorities, goals and objectives such as meeting annual student enrollment targets, recruiting teachers and leaders, positioning YES Prep as a leader in the education space, as well as other district priorities and core lines of business.
• Leading a high-performing team to execute the communications strategic plan with excellence and timeliness and to manage and enhance all aspects of the YES Prep internal and external brand and image through print and digital content, comms channels and campaigns.
• Overseeing the development and execution of online content including web content and social media strategy for YES Prep including analyzing analytics and identifying trends to build community online and positive online engagement with the YES Prep brand.
• Modernizing the YES Prep communication infrastructure by continually assessing efficacy of existing communications platforms, systems, and methods, by introducing necessary tools, rules, trends and supports, and by collaborating with internal departments and external vendors.
• Maximizing positive exposure for YES Prep by amplifying its expertise and impact serving as contact for media queries, building and managing relationships with local and national journalists, furnishing information about YES Prep and assisting reporters with stories as requested, administering a comprehensive public relations plan, and expertly planning for and leading crisis communications.
• Maintaining relationships with external vendors, including PR Agencies for media inquiries, crisis events, and organizational publicity.
• Serving as the senior editor of system-wide office publications such as YES Prep Branding Guidelines, Writing Style Guide, System-wide family and staff communications, Annual Report, internal and external newsletter, and other major publications as needed.
• Developing communications and media best practices resources and trainings for YES Prep staff.

THE PERSONWe seek staff with a multitude of backgrounds, talents, interests, and ideas. Certain traits consistently shine through our most successful employees: passion for the mission, drive for results, care for students, and resilience. Other traits needed and desired for this role are:THE MUST HAVES

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Public Relations, or other related field from an accredited four-year educational institution
• 5+ years of professional experience with progressive management and leadership responsibilities
• Specialization in one of the Communication disciplines (PR, Media, Writing, etc.)
• Experience with crisis communication strategies
• Expert skills in writing and editing for a variety of audiences via numerous marketing platforms
• Proven ability to successfully implement comprehensive strategies to drive internal and external engagement
• Evidence of producing high-quality work products on tight deadlines and little direction
• Ability to toggle between 50,000-ft. perspective and the nitty gritty
• Great personality with a sense of humor who can lead and follow

THE MUST HAVE BELIEFS

• Belief in and commitment to the

of YES Prep Public Schools * Desire to disrupt systemic status quos in education

• Willingness to go above and beyond to disrupt said status quos
• Passion to develop resiliency through a relentless pursuit of jaw-dropping results
• Conviction that high expectations + high accountability = high performance and high growth

THE NICE TO HAVES

• Master's Degree in Communications, Integrated Marketing, Public Relations, or other related field from an accredited educational institution
• Experience within educational landscape (preferably district and/or charter)
• Previously established relationships with local and national media networks
• Membership in professional communications networks

• Experience with Hootsuite, Mailchimp, Google AdWords, Facebook Ads, Google Analytics, social media analytics, and Project Management software

• Knowledge of web accessibility guidelines (WCAG 2.0)
• Basic web coding
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish

THE PERKS
- This position is an exempt, salaried position; offers commensurate with experience.

• Health and Supplemental Insurance - A $0 monthly medical option that includes $600 towards a Health Savings Account, in addition to a variety of supplemental benefits including Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, etc. Employees must work 20+ hours a week to be eligible for a full spectrum of benefits, and 10 hours a week minimum for medical benefits.

• Retirement Plans - Participation in Teacher Retirement System of Texas and a 457b Retirement Plan.

• Paid Time Off - Employees working 20+ hours a week receive 15 days of Paid Time Off in addition to the system closures during the

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• Paid Leave Programming - In the event you need to be out due to medical needs (including maternity and paternity leave), YES Prep offers paid leave, paid out at 100%, based on eligibility and tenure.

• Professional Development - YES Prep values longevity and performance over time. We invest in developing leaders through high-quality programs, effective coaching, and ongoing professional development.

- The strong cultures of our campuses and Home Office are just one of many reasons we were named in 2018, 2019, and 2021. We won the and were a 2016 finalist as wellYES Prep is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood.
Expected salary: $80942 - 99154 per year
Location: Houston, TX
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