WorkTogether Talent Consulting (WorkTogether) seeks a Director of Communications and Partnerships to lead our external messaging function, including social media management and overall organizational voice development. This person will join a small but mighty team, and they will own and drive their own vision for the communications function.
WHO WE ARE
WorkTogether provides a specialized approach to talent in the education sector, forming synergistic collaborations with organizations and offering customized career assistance to job seekers. In our strategic partnerships with educational organizations, we deliver trusted advisory services that help teams develop inclusive and impactful talent strategies. These services include executive search, recruitment and retention solutions, and organizational design support.
At WorkTogether, we champion equity in education as a catalyst for transformative change. We believe in the value of every individual's unique gifts and talents, empowering them to thrive in the education sector. Across the United States, racial disparities persist, impacting underrepresented communities and limiting access to quality education and career opportunities. As a specialized organization catering to the education sector, we understand the significance of these positions in shaping the education landscape and equitable outcomes for all students.
OUR VALUES
Make a real difference: We are driven by the desire to make a tangible impact in the lives of students and lasting systemic change across the broader education ecosystem.
Champion equity and inclusion: We honor diversity in all its forms and strive to create inclusive spaces across the education sector.
Nurture growth: We empower others by providing them with valuable insight, resources, and guidance that supports their professional growth and confident decision-making.
Find the fun: Our process is our secret sauce. We're all about making our work seamless, energetic, and memorable, ultimately driving greater fulfillment for everyone involved.
Walk the talk: We aim to embody the practices and principles we advocate for through a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and team well-being.
WHY THIS, WHY NOW
WorkTogether spent much of Fall 2023/Spring 2024 going through a rebranding process, working closely with an expert partner to simplify our service offerings, our organizational story, and our brand voice. Given this investment, we now know we’re ready to hire our functional lead to operationalize the work we’ve already begun.
RESPONSIBILITIES
External Communications: (65%)
Functional Leadership: Own WorkTogether’s overall external communication vision, leading efforts to ensure consistency and coherence across all external communications channels to increase inbound business opportunities.
Project Management: Create, manage and execute the overall social media and external communication calendar, including but not limited to Linkedin and Instagram, webinars, case studies, resource development, blogs and newsletters. Identify and pursue other media engagements, including but not limited to national and local publications.
Team Engagement: Support the rest of the WorkTogether team to speak in our organizational brand voice and ensure execution of consistent external messaging (aligned to calendar above).
Partnership Development & Sales: (35%)
Functional Leadership: Support WorkTogether’s CEO to execute on WorkTogether’s business development strategy, including but not limited to personalized outreach, cold outreach, and supporting inbound business requests. Drive inbound business development through communication strategies.
Project Management: Support WorkTogether’s CEO and Talent Services leadership team stay on track to execute the overall business development plan. Manage WorkTogether’s RFP strategy, including writing proposals and managing approval processes. Manage WorkTogether’s conference strategy. Manage our CRM.
Team Engagement: Work closely with WorkTother’s Talent Services team to develop relevant and aligned content for webinars and conferences. Own overall hiring plan for the Communications & Partnership function, likely including hiring a Manager of Partnerships in FY24/25
QUALIFICATIONS
Primary Qualifications:
At least 4 years of professional communications experience in the education or social sector, required
Strong written and oral communication skills, required.
Prior experience owning organizational social media strategy and driving website traffic, including a record of results growing followers, engagement, and website traffic required.
Prior teaching or school-based experience, preferred.
Prior experience managing external relationships or client engagement, preferred.
Additional Qualifications:
A high degree of professionalism, strong customer service orientation and excellent attention to detail, required.
Strong understanding of Excel and GSuite, including but not limited to Google Drive, Docs and Sheets and familiarity with major social media platforms, required.
Familiarity with EngageBay or other similar CRMs, preferred.
KEY CONSIDERATIONS
Compensation starts at $90,000
Reports directly to the CEO of WorkTogether Talent Consulting
This role is completely remote, with less than 10% travel
WorkMonger offers competitive benefits, including:
100% Employer covered medical insurance
50% Employer covered dental and vision insurance
100% Employer covered short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance
Unlimited PTO
Summer and Winter shut down weeks
12 weeks of paid parental leave
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM THE PROCESS
We’re hoping to have this person join our team in late July-mid-August.
You can apply here, and we’ll be in touch within 7 business days.
