- Develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive communications plans that support TASB's strategic objectives and enhance its reputation among members and the public.
- Produce and oversee the creation of high-level content for a variety of platforms, including print, digital, and social media, ensuring consistency and quality across all channels.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to identify communication opportunities and risks, and to craft appropriate strategies to address them.
- Collaborate with marketing specialist as needed to produce compelling copy for ads or brochures.
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- Provide expert guidance and project management for strategic communications campaigns, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of accuracy and quality.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, excellence, creativity, and continuous improvement within the team.
- Analyze data and metrics to assess the effectiveness of communications campaigns and strategies, making data-driven recommendations for improvements.
- Write engaging and accurate content for newsletters, social media, the website, videos and the association's flagship magazine, Texas Lone Star.
- Serve as a communications liaison with internal areas needing support with specific events, campaigns, and outreach efforts.
- Create compelling and informative materials to support internal/external meetings and events, including PPT decks, brochures, handouts, and flyers.
- Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or related field required.
- Master's degree or additional certification in a related field preferred.
- Minimum of six years of experience in a communications role, with at least two years in a senior specialist capacity or as a team lead.
- Prior experience as a communications specialist in a K-12 public education or nonprofit setting preferred.
- Proven experience in leading communications campaigns and managing projects in a complex organizational environment.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communications skills.
- Strong project leadership abilities.
- Advanced knowledge of social media management and digital communication tools.
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically and work collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Understanding of K-12 public education landscape and legislative processes and practices.
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Outstanding organizational and planning skills, including an understanding of project management.
- Proficiency in MS Office and experience working in a content management system.
- Knowledge of AP style.
- Enjoy competitive pay and rich benefit offerings.
- Be part of a collaborative environment where every contribution impacts Texas public schoolchildren.
- Thrive in a culture that promotes bringing your whole self to work every day and emphasizes healthy boundaries and work-life balance.
- Learn and grow individually and together through frequent professional development; diversity, equity, and inclusion panels; wellness seminars; and more.
- Work alongside transparent leaders with an open and consistent feedback approach.
- Celebrate as a team with meaningful (and fun) events and tokens of appreciation throughout the year.
- The health and safety of our employees and members, is our top priority.
- TASB is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of an individual's race, color, disability, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other personal characteristic protected by law.
- This position does not qualify for visa sponsorship.
- Any job offer is contingent upon receipt of results of a satisfactory background check.
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Senior Communications Specialist - Austin, United States - Texas Association of School Boards
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Job DescriptionWhy Texas Association of School Boards (TASB)
We come from humble beginnings — picture a one-person organization created in 1949 to advocate for excellence in public education on behalf of Texas school board members. Flash forward to today, and we have over 500 employees working together to provide 1,024 school districts with purposeful resources so they can focus on what matters most — excellent and equitable education for all 5.4 million Texas students.
As TASBeans (our internal name for employees), we feel privileged to work alongside talented team-members who are passionate about education and enjoy learning from new and different perspectives. We believe what makes our organization highly successful is the rich diversity our employees collectively bring to TASB with different backgrounds, skillsets, cultures and ethnicities, gender identities, interests, abilities, and work styles. And our passion for education and learning doesn't end there. Our culture has always encouraged employees to grow and become their best selves both professionally and personally through a variety of innovative and collaborative development opportunities. You're likely beginning to see why we've been regularly named by Austin Business Journal as a Top Ten Best Places to Work
TASB offers competitive pay, rich benefits (including retirement matching of 2:1 up to 5% after one year. This means that if you contribute 5% to the plan, TASB will contribute 10%), onsite daycare, onsite gym, wellness program, tuition reimbursement, remote work options, flexible schedules, and more.
Every role at TASB thoughtfully complements our mission and the educational impact being made in communities across Texas. If you consider your work exceptional and want to help drive our mission forward, keep reading
About You
As a Senior Communications Specialist, you will lead and manage strategic communications campaigns, oversee project management, and ensure the delivery of high-quality communications materials that align with TASB's mission and values. This position is a Texas-based remote or Austin-based hybrid role.
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