JOBS


​Posted August 5, 2022

HONESTY FOR OHIO EDUCATION
COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
 
JOB TITLE: Communications Manager
HOURS: 12 Month Contracted Position
LOCATION: Primarily remote work with minimal travel work as needed 
REPORTS TO: H4OE Founding Director
SALARY: $50,000
AVAILABILITY: Some weeknight and weekend availability needed 
 
Created in the summer of 2021, Honesty for Ohio Education (H4OE) is a growing, nonpartisan statewide coalition that champions honesty, diversity, equity, and inclusion in education. H4OE serves as a centralized source for the education, advocacy, resources, and community-building necessary to protect honesty in education.  Born from a grassroots effort of committed Ohioans, the coalition proudly represents students, families, educators, advocacy organizations, legal professionals, researchers, policy experts, and faith groups. 
 
H4OE is committed to using Race Class Narrative in our messaging and actions. As an organization that advocates around urgent legislative and policy issues, our culture is fast-paced and entrepreneurial. We work with stakeholders and partners across the state to educate and activate Ohioans around House Bills 322 and 327 in the state legislature, developments at the State Board of Education, and advocacy in local school districts to support honesty in education and diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. All staff and partners are committed to affirming and reinforcing H4OE’s values and community norms.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
  • Support the H4OE Director, Core Team and Comms Team with strategic thinking and action to be proactive around elevating H4OE’s messaging and reactive when opportunities arise for bringing the H4OE view to the public - these include press statements and releases, media advisories, letters to the editor, etc 
  • Manage internal and external H4OE communications, to include weekly coalition meeting notes to partners and the weekly newsletter, updates, and action alerts to subscribers
  • Manage H4OE social media platforms, to include the editorial calendar, curating content, graphic design, daily posting, event promotion, and live-streaming
  • Produce graphic designs and copy as needed for the website, newsletter, events, alerts, advocacy, literature, merchandise
  • Attend all H4OE Working Meetings, to include weekly meetings for: Core Team, Communications Team, Advocacy Team, Coalition Partners; and monthly meetings for Youth and Young Adult Team
  • Serve as on-site videographer and/or photographer at special events, as available
  • Manage website updates and design
  • Partner with H4OE team members around events (Lunch and Learns, Education Exchange, Teach-In) and actions (Rallies, letter writing campaigns, testimony windows)   
  • Manage video editing and uploading to website and social media platforms
Desired Qualifications & Skills
  • Firm commitment to honest education and the affirmation of identities and cultures, with a strong understanding of the role of race and identity in US history and modern society and a willingness to keep learning
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to quickly communicate legislative and education updates
  • Experience and proficiency using various social media platforms with an understanding of the usage and messaging for each platform
  • Experience and proficiency in website and graphic design 
  • Strong administrative and organizational skills with the ability to maintain competing priorities and respond to urgent developments in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability and desire to work in and with an active coalition
  • Willingness to learn and train on new digital platforms 
  • Available for evening and weekend hours as needed
  • Willingness to travel across Ohio for special events as needed
Preferred Experience
  • Nonprofit communications, social media campaigns, and advocacy 
  • Background in grassroots activism, community organizing, coalition work, antiracism, social justice, or education 
  • Strong understanding of the Ohio Statehouse, State Board of Education, and local schools 
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Digital Platform Proficiency and Experience Strongly Preferred
  • Social media: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, Discord, Slack, Youtube
  • Website: Weebly
  • Communication: Mailchimp, Action Network
  • Workspace: Google Workspace (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, Forms, Calendar)
  • Graphic Design: Canva
  • Virtual Meetings: Zoom and Google Meet
The communications manager position will be a contracted position, billing for no more than 40 hours per week. This position will report to the Honesty for Ohio Education founding director and work in partnership with the H4OE Core Team, Communications Team, Advocacy Team, Youth and Young Adult Coalition Team, and H4OE coalition partners.   
How to Apply
​Interested applicants should submit a job-specific cover letter highlighting their skills and interests, an updated resume, and a list of three current references in an email to info@honestyforohioeducation.org. Indicate “Communications Manager” in the subject line. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. 

Honesty for Ohio Education is committed to providing equal opportunity and building an inclusive and equitable work environment. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sexuality, gender, national origin, disability, or age.