KIPP Colorado Public Schools

Senior Manager, Communications

N/A, N/A, United States · Senior · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$11k-$20kDetected 23 days ago

CommunicationCollaborationProblem Solving

About the role

We embody a one-team mindset by working collaboratively across teams, aligning goals, and leveraging the strengths of all teammates.
We provide clarity through simple, repeatable systems and goals that enable transformational outcomes.
Courageous Action: Our belief in what we can achieve is unwavering, fueling our optimism and commitment to overcome any challenge.

Partner with Operations, the Office of the CEO, Schools, and Development to produce high-quality, on-message communications to network-and external-facing audiences.
Lead development of the monthly CEO note, Regional Leader email, and the KIPP Foundation Digest.
Build and maintain the editorial calendar and review protocols that keep communications timely, consistent, and coordinated across departments.
Partner with the head of Media Relations to convert executive activity into earned media placements that extend reach and reinforce KIPP's priority narratives.
Maintain a running bank of evidence, anecdotes, and data points that strengthen executive communications and extend into network-facing and external channels.
Every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities.
The KIPP Foundation is a nonprofit organization that supports KIPP public charter schools across the country.

Demonstrates passion and commitment to KIPP's mission and possesses the desire and ability to uphold KIPP's core values (Focus on Excellent Results, Collective Impact, and Courageous Action)

7+ years of progressive experience in communications, including executive communications, speechwriting, or high-stakes strategic writing for senior leaders.
Strong track record of securing and staffing high-impact speaking engagements, including identifying the right venues, preparing executives thoroughly, and converting activity into earned media.
Demonstrated ability to translate data, trends, and strategy into compelling narratives, including pairing written work with visuals that reinforce the message.
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
Experience pitching and engaging reporters is preferred.
It is preferred, but not mandatory for this role to be based out of a KIPP Foundation office.

25 holidays for + 18 days additional flexible PTO days (flexible PTO increases to 23 days for years 3 and 4 and to 28 days for years 5+).
100% paid parental leave
100% coverage of the premium for employee and 75% for employee + family's medical/dental/vision plans.
Wellness benefits such as fitness reimbursements, discounted tickets to theme parks/attractions, backup care support for children and adults/elders, and our employee assistance program
Finance Security benefits include such as a 401K retirement plan with 4% match, employer-sponsored legal plans, life/disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, and relevant experience.
Deliver full-service support for every engagement - talking points, host prep, slides, briefing memos - so executives arrive ready and leave with strong downstream impact.

Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose-college, career, and beyond-so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.
Our vision: Every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities.
The KIPP Foundation helps to develop outstanding educators to lead KIPP schools; provides tools and resources for excellent teaching and learning; promotes innovation; and facilitates the exchange of insights and ideas across KIPP and other public schools and organizations.
About Our Values:
Excellent Results for Students: We value results over effort and know that our work is not finished until all students thrive.
We maintain high expectations for self, team, and students.
We drive outcomes by operating with agility, removing barriers, differentiating support, and prioritizing student-centered solutions-especially for those at the margins.
Collective Impact: We are one team.
We win together.
We build trust-based relationships and ensure inclusive decision-making by engaging those closest to the work.

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