Communications Specialist, Education Systems – Policy

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Direct the creation and execution of strategic communication and dissemination plans that further project objectives while enhancing the visibility and impact of AIR's educational initiatives.

• Provide guidance to education project teams and clients regarding messaging, audience engagement, and outreach methodologies.

• Convert intricate research, policy, and technical information into clear, accessible, and audience-focused materials, such as infographics, videos, and concise briefs.

• Spearhead integrated communication campaigns and dissemination efforts across various digital, social, web, multimedia, and event platforms.

• Manage editorial planning, content creation, and communication workflows.

• Evaluate communication metrics and audience data to measure effectiveness and suggest enhancements.

• Coordinate communication efforts across multidisciplinary teams while juggling multiple project priorities.

• Assist in business development, proposal creation, communication strategy formulation, and initiatives for strategic growth.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of experience in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Public Policy, or a related discipline; or a Master's degree with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.

• Proven experience in supporting external clients, leading small teams, and operating within a shared services framework.

• Capacity to think strategically and align communication strategies with the goals of the organization, clients, and projects.

• Familiarity with communication and dissemination strategies that enhance awareness, understanding, and application of research and evidence-based practices.

• Strong consulting and relationship management abilities, including experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders and client-facing teams.

• Exceptional writing, editing, and presentation capabilities.

• Strong analytical skills and experience leveraging audience, web, and communication performance data to guide planning.

• Excellent project management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities in fast-paced settings.

• Proficiency with digital communication platforms, content management systems, analytics tools, and accessible communication technologies.

• Must currently be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis.

• Employment-based visa sponsorship, including H-1B sponsorship, is not available.

• Depending on project requirements, qualified candidates may be subject to specific residency criteria.

• Selected candidates are required to adhere to AIR's child safeguarding standards and principles and will undergo reference and background checks.

🏝️ Benefits

• AIR’s Total Rewards Program.

• Equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.

• Reasonable accommodations provided throughout the employment process.

• Reference and background checks conducted.

• Drug-free workplace environment.