East Coast with Washington, DC Area Preferred (Hybrid)

Organization: Center for Education Reform/Yass Prize

About the Organization: Working to advance education innovation and opportunity for nearly 3 decades, the Center for Education Reform also today administers the $1 Million Yass Prize for Sustainable, Transformational, Outstanding and Permissionless Education that best demonstrates the STOP principles. In conjunction with the Yass Prize, the STOP Awards Initiative provides over $16 million in support annually to honor educators who achieve excellence.

About the role: The Vice President of Public Affairs is responsible for creating and managing most of the communications work for Center for Education Reform and The Yass Prize, coordinating everything from media relations to internal, external and online communications. This role, while it involves executing strategy, is not a strategic role. It is a hands-on, action-oriented position that demands a roll-up-your-sleeves orientation for someone who likes to do the work, not just manage it.This role will report to the CEO and supervise all communications team members, externally and internally.

While an East Coast presence is preferred, particularly Washington, DC, Philly or New York, the Vice President may work virtually but is required to be in a well-outfitted office and present and available at all times during the work day and at other key peak periods.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promotional Outreach & Media Relations: Develop, nurture and steward relationships with media, identify media opportunities, and proactive outreach to maximize the visibility and impact of organizational efforts while maintaining strong systems and data to support the ongoing evolution of effort.
• Story Development & Content Creation: Support and manage the development of compelling narratives and content for both CER and the Yass Prize in partnership with leadership, actively engaging in the production of all print and digital collateral, such as newsletters, stories, media releases, web copy, and e-communications. This includes the management, and as needed, the actual writing and editing.
• Website & Social Media Oversight: Manage website design and development, including SEO implementation, and oversee the implementation of effective social media strategy.
• Events Management: Support and manage key aspects of all events, including script development and participant engagement. Supports colleagues on all event organization from concept to execution.
• Communications Team Leadership: Lead a fast paced communications strategy and drive team to implement and execute with excellence.

Key attributes of this position

• Proven ability to manage staff and manage up to leadership.
• Highly accomplished in managing systems and highly proficient in utilizing all 21st-century technologies and applications that power modern offices
• Proven leadership and strategic thinking abilities, along with a hands-on approach to work, willing and able to be intensively and actively engaged in performing tasks as well as managing them.
• Comfortable and confident in working with high-level constituencies, and has proven accomplishments with national media exposure.
• Proactive in bringing PR plans to life and have excellent relationships with direct reports.
• Exceptional oral and written communication and proofing skills
• Entrepreneurial, personable, and tenacious
• Demonstrated understanding of education opportunity and innovation arenas
• Conscientious about deliverables and continually striving to excel
• Flexible, innovative, and adaptable to day to day work demands, changes and shifting priorities.
• Able to work with urgency in a busy environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in social sciences, or English
• At least seven years of public relations, media or comms experience
• Experience with and mastery of digital media
• Strong background in project management, event organization and execution
• Team player –  no task is too small or too big

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $160,000 – $175,000 depending on years of experience, accomplishment and performance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Retirement
• Paid Holiday, Sick, and Vacation time

How to Apply
Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials in one PDF document:

• Cover letter detailing your interest in this role, your passion for education transformation, and your salary requirements
• Resume

Applications should be submitted to [email protected].
CER is an equal opportunity employer, especially committed to equal opportunity for all in education and life and fostering diversity in our workplaces. All applicants are encouraged to apply!

Senior Manager
DC area preferred or hybrid/remote; travel as needed

About the Yass Prize: The Yass Prize for Sustainable, Transformational, Outstanding, and Permissionless education celebrates the country’s education provider that best demonstrates the STOP principles. In addition to the $1 million Yass Prize, the STOP Awards Initiative provides more than $14 million in additional support to honor educators who achieve excellence. The Yass Prize is administered through the Center for Education Reform and works in tandem to ensure exceptional execution of all efforts that advance the STOP
principles.

About the role: The Yass Prize is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Manager to assist, support, and facilitate the advancement of Prize awardees. This individual will have the ability to connect individuals, schools, and organizations with others in pursuit of strengthening and advancing the goals of the cohort members. The Senior Manager will be available to help others within the organization with needs as they arise and thrive in a fluid environment. A true advocate for the winners who exhibit the STOP principles, the ideal candidate possesses strong organizational, communication, and teamworking skills.

Responsibilities:

• Resource Hub Development: Create, maintain, and share an information database to assist in advancing the goals and objectives of Yass Prize cohorts.
• Cross-collaboration: Oversee the smooth communication within and between internal departments as it concerns cohort needs.
• Event coordination: Ensure a variety of events are communicated to and attended by the interested cohort organizations.
• Strategy and Coordination: Facilitate connections and collaborations among cohorts, empowering individuals and organizations to address obstacles and overcome challenges effectively.
• External Representation: Ability to represent CER and The Yass Prize at cohort networking events and public presentations as needed.

Key attributes of this position

• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple administrative duties with accuracy and excellence
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to analyze and synthesize information concisely
• Highly proficient with technology and various programs including but not limited to Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint), Google Suite, SalesForce, Slack & Asana
• Excellent time management skills, with an ability to take the initiative, work independently, and meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced work environment
• Needs to be experienced and comfortable communicating with high level staff including C-level personnel.
• Must exhibit professional discretion.

Key Attributes & Qualifications

• Proven experience in coalition building and active networking
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills
• Ability to adapt and work in a dynamic environment
• Commitment to our organization’s values and goals
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Proficiency in using online platforms and tools for application management and
  collaboration, or the ability to learn online tools quickly and with proficiency
• Adaptable and flexible
• Able to work with urgency in a busy environment
• Respectful of organizational leadership and demands
• Passionate about, and preferably experience with, advancing education freedom

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range – $90,000 – $120,000
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Retirement
• Paid Holiday, Sick, and Vacation time

Interested? Send your resume to: [email protected].

About CER: Working to advance education innovation and opportunity for nearly 3 decades, the Center for Education Reform also today administers the $1 Million Yass Prize for Sustainable, Transformational, Outstanding and Permissionless Education which celebrates the country’s education provider which best demonstrates the STOP principles. In conjunction with the Yass Prize, the STOP Awards Initiative provides over $14 million in support annually to honor educators who achieve excellence.

CER is an equal opportunity employer, especially committed to equal opportunity for all in education and life and fostering diversity in our workplaces. All applicants are encouraged to apply!

Interested? Send cover letter and resume to [email protected]
More information can be found at yassprize.org and edreform.com.

About CER: Working to advance education innovation and opportunity for nearly 3 decades, the Center for Education Reform also today administers the $1 Million Yass Prize for Sustainable, Transformational, Outstanding and Permissionless Education which celebrates the country’s education provider which best demonstrates the STOP principles. In conjunction with the Yass Prize, the STOP Awards Initiative provides over $16 million in support annually to honor educators who achieve excellence.

CER is an equal opportunity employer, especially committed to equal opportunity for all in education and life and fostering diversity in our workplaces. All applicants are encouraged to apply!