Manager of Communications and Development

The Worcester Education Collaborative’s (WEC) mission is to engage the community in fulfilling its responsibility to ensure that excellence in education is available to all public school students and that they are prepared for success in college, career, and life. The organization’s work falls into three broad areas: student achievement and attainment; community education and capacity building; and advocacy. As a key member of our nimble team, the Manager of Communications and Development will have responsibility for supporting the work of the organization in the areas of development, communications, programming, and administration.

Responsibilities of this position include:

1.Development

The Manager of Communications and Development will work to craft and support the fundraising plan of our organization. Specifically, the position will:

• Identify and research funder/donor prospects
• Manage projects within the development work plan
• Develop and manage a contact and prospect database
• Assemble grant materials in collaboration with the WEC team
• Provide support for individual, corporate, and foundation solicitations
• Support donor stewardship

2.Communications

The Manager of Communications and Development will support our organization with implementing a communications plan, including the creation and dissemination of electronic communication, print materials, news articles and features, and conference presentations. Tasks include but are not limited to:

• Event marketing and operations, including print and promotional materials for events, email marketing campaigns, event registration, website updates related to events, and promotion across communications platforms
• Newsletters, bulletins, and other organizational publications, including designing, drafting, and working with staff to finalize all publications, as well as coordinating dissemination plans for all publications
• Management of organizational website, social media and other creative content platforms

3.General Programming and Administration Support

The Manager of Communications and Development will support WEC’s ongoing programming and general administration. Specifically, this position will:

• Support our organization with scheduling, planning and coordination of other activities, including professional development sessions, community forums, and other events for the Worcester Community on relevant and emerging topics related to educational equity and excellence
• Complete additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

WEC is a small organization with a professional staff deeply committed to the organization’s mission. The successful candidate will be comfortable working as part of our team in a dynamic setting, able to manage multiple tasks and projects, and be consistently motivated to take on complex tasks and achieve high-quality results.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. In addition, the successful candidate will be one who is able to manage many moving parts while keeping an eye on long-term goals, possesses excellent writing skills, is able to work independently and as part of a team, and is passionate about education and community engagement. Knowledge of the following software required: Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Preference for candidates with knowledge of Salesforce, Canva, Constant Contact, Squarespace, and online fundraising platforms.

This is an ideal position for an emerging professional eager to develop skills in the non-profit sector.

Reports to: Senior Deputy Director

Compensation

This is a full-time position with an anticipated starting salary of $65k (negotiable) with benefits.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Worcester Education Collaborative is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To Apply:

Please send cover letter, resume, and a recent writing sample as a single PDF to Julia Kilgore at jkilgore@wecollaborative.org with “Manager of Communications and Development” in the subject line.