Communications Manager

The Communications Manager will contribute to the development, planning and implementation of strategic communication efforts, fully activating Axim Collaborative’s organizational voice to elevate our partners’ work and further our mission. Responsibilities will include crafting compelling messaging, updating the website, providing graphic design support on key collateral and preparing materials for thought pieces and articles. You will focus on Axim’s partnership and grantmaking activities, but provide support to the broader organization as needed. The ideal candidate is a dynamic professional with a passion for storytelling, strategy, and project management in a mission-driven organization. They will report to the Chief People and Partnerships Officer.

This role will require regular in-person work in our Cambridge office, so candidates must be able to commute in regularly.

Core Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the CEO and Senior Team to propose and implement communication and marketing strategies to achieve organizational goals and objectives.
• Manage Axim’s editorial content calendar, working collaboratively with colleagues to promote organizational and partner activities, stories and impact to inspire change. Track, measure and report effectiveness of communication programs, campaigns and events.
• Manage collaboration with third party vendors, particularly the organization’s strategic communications partner and website partner.
• Support organization in adhering to all organizational brand usage guidelines, developing new templates and resources as needed.
• Develop compelling content (Web, social, print, PPT and other) that best conveys key messages and meets impact goals of organization.
• Develop and manage content to the organization’s current (LinkedIn) and potential future social media channels (such as Instagram, YouTube and emerging networks).
• Manage and review content for organization’s public-facing website, update with fresh content on a regular basis.
• Develop and implement a newsletter strategy for internal and external audiences.
• Cultivate strong media relations to seed and shape stories that build support for solutions that drive better outcomes for millions of learners. Build relationships with reporters, pitching story ideas to local, regional and national media outlets, preparing spokespeople for interviews and developing and placing thought pieces.

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, social/digital communications or related field preferred. Comparable education and experience will be considered.
• At least 5 years of experience in relevant fields.
• Demonstrated experience with print and digital publishing, social media platforms and developing presentations using various software.
• Excellent writing and grammar skills and general communications abilities written and verbal are required (a writing sample may be requested).
• An exceptional communicator at all levels, with strong oral, written and persuasive skills.
• Deep commitment to education equity, and experience applying this lens and centering education access in all strategies and work streams.
• Strong project management, prioritization, and planning skills, with demonstrated success producing high-quality deliverables on time.

Additional Qualifications

• Experience with InDesign and Adobe preferred.

Benefits Statement

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including comprehensive medical and dental insurance, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, a competitive 401(k) plan and a generous employer match.

Axim Collaborative is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is welcomed, valued, and supported. We believe this is critical to enabling our partners' and the learners they serve to realize their educational and career aspirations. Axim is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people from all experiences, abilities, and perspectives to apply. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Idora Sopin-Vilme at HR at Axim.org.

Please Note: This role is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.