The Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA), a labor organization advocating for public education since 1852, represents 178,000 members working primarily in school settings. PSEA is seeking an experienced Communications Manager for our headquarters in Harrisburg, PA to implement the Association’s communications strategy and manage staff and resources. As a member of the Executive Director’s management team, this role helps advance PSEA’s mission, strengthen member engagement, and shape the organization’s public voice.
The Communications Manager is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of media relations, digital communications, publications, branding, crisis communications, and content development while leading a collaborative communications team. Responsibilities include developing strategic messaging; managing media, digital, and social media strategies; creating speeches, statements, and publications; advising leadership on communications matters; supporting crisis communications; managing events and branding efforts; overseeing division operations and budget functions; and collaborating with staff, affiliates, and member leaders to ensure consistent messaging.
Qualified candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, or a related field (advanced degree preferred), along with 5–10 years of professional communications or media relations experience, including leadership experience. Experience in advocacy, nonprofit, membership, or labor organizations is preferred. Strong writing, presentation, organizational, and relationship-building skills, as well as the ability to travel statewide and maintain a valid driver’s license, are required.
PSEA offers diverse benefits to their employees which include:
- Opportunity to work with the largest public-sector union in Pennsylvania.
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Excellent Health Care/Prescription drug plan, single, married, or family
- Excellent Dental/Vision benefits, single, married, or family
- Defined benefit pension
- 401(k) plan with employer contribution
- Tuition reimbursement
- Generous leave package that includes paid vacation, paid sick time, paid holidays, and paid personal leave
- Training and professional development opportunities
- A team working environment
For a full job description please visit our website at www.psea.org/jobs. Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to [email protected] by June 21. PSEA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and actively seeks diverse candidates and those with the ability to work with a diverse range of people.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Communications: 5 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Harrisburg, PA 17101 (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Harrisburg, PA 17101
