Communications Specialist, Equity Assistance Center-South

Come Join Us in Reshaping the Future! Southern Education Foundation, Inc. (SEF), located in Atlanta, Georgia, seeks a dedicated communications professional to help us further the mission and goals of SEF.

For more than 150 years, SEF has made substantial contributions to improving education at all levels, from pre-kindergarten through higher education. SEF works to improve equity and excellence in education for low-income students and students of color in the South. Research, policy analysis, advocacy, and programs are the primary means through which SEF pursues its mission. Candidates should be able to effectively communicate and embody the values, beliefs, purpose, and mission of the organization.

In consultation with the EAC-South Director, this position reports to the EAC-South Communications Manager. To learn more, please visit www.southerneducation.org.

The Opportunity:

The EAC-South works in the areas of civil rights, equity, and school reform to help ensure that equitable educational opportunities are available and accessible for all children. EACs provide technical assistance and training upon request, in the areas of race, sex, national origin, and religion to public school districts, school boards, state and local education agencies, and other governmental agencies to promote equitable education opportunities. The Communications Specialist will support the Communications Manager and EAC-South Director to execute the initiatives of the EAC-South including overall communications, social media strategy, resource creation using design platforms, and brand advancement.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support the Communications Manager with the preparation and management of website content, presentations, blogs, newsletters, social media, content and online event promotions.

Support outreach and promotion of all EAC-South events and other meeting facilitation needs.

Provide technical support for webinars and online content using Webex, Zoom, Teams, and other web conferencing platforms.

Assist with planning and scheduling of communication meetings and editorial calendars.

Collaborate with the team to develop and implement social media strategies that align with the team’s goals and overall communication strategy of the Equity Assistance Center-South.

Create engaging social media content, including images, videos, and other digital content.

Monitor and respond to social media engagement and feedback.

Design and produce various marketing and communication materials using design platforms, such as Adobe InDesign, Canva, etc.

Ensure brand consistency in all created resources.

Work closely with the EAC-South and SEF team to advance and strengthen the company's brand and advertised presence.

Assist in the maintenance and consistent use of brand guidelines.

Educate and enforce consistent use of branding guidelines across all communication channels and resources created.

Ensure that all materials adhere to the established brand identity.

Update and maintain the company's website content on WordPress.

Ensure that the website is user-friendly, visually appealing, and up to date.

Monitor and analyze website traffic and user behavior using analytics tools.

Generate reports and provide insight to improve the website's performance.

Complete other tasks as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or a related field.

Two or more years of experience in communications.

Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, WordPress, and social media platforms.

Strong graphic design skills and a keen eye for aesthetics.

Experience with website analytics and SEO optimization.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong organizational and project management abilities.

Creative thinking and ability to generate innovative ideas.

Ability to work effectively and manage multiple tasks concurrently.

Proficiency in Google Suite for effective collaboration and document management.

Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat for document and form creation.

Experience in social media management and brand promotion, with a track record of successful campaigns.

Demonstrated commitment to equity and excellence in education in the South, civil rights, racial justice and equity.

Candidates interested in this position should have working knowledge of and passionate commitment to improving educational opportunity, particularly for K-12 students experiencing poverty. This is a full-time position working Monday – Friday. Compensation for this role is $55,000 - $65,000 and is commensurate with experience including a competitive benefits package. This is a grant-funded position with funding in place until 2027. Extending the position will depend on additional fundraising.

This is an Atlanta-based position. SEF is currently following a hybrid work schedule, where employees work remotely and, in the office, based on the needs of the business.

Interested candidates should submit: 1) a letter of interest 2) a current resume 3) names and contact information of three references to (hr@southerneducation.org) with Communications Specialist, EAC in the subject line of the email. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The Southern Education Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Flexible work from home options available.