Our client, the Cornerstone Education Group, is a non-profit organization that manages the Cornerstone charter school network in Detroit, serving the community for nearly 30 years. Its mission is to provide students with the tools to lead fulfilling lives by providing an excellent education, a foundation of strong character, meaningful relationships, and real-world experiences that prepare them for careers and college.
THE ROLE
The Director of Communications is responsible for Cornerstone Schools' communications strategy and execution, ensuring prospective families, staff, donors, and partners understand the Complete Life mission and competitive advantage of Cornerstone Schools. This person works closely with Cornerstone's CEO, Chief Strategy Officer, Operations, Enrollment, and Human Resources teams.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Brand management to support enrollment, recruitment, stewardship, and brand awareness. Design integrated programs that meet the organization's short and long-term goals, including enrollment and retention goals and strategic recruiting efforts.
- Change management communications.
- Provide counsel and rapid response on reputation-impacting issues.
- Manage all press and media relations.
- Set social media strategy and review content to ensure alignment with culture.
- Participate in leadership strategy sessions, retreats, and weekly Executive Council meetings.
- Manage website SEO and maintenance projects, including managing the website vendor and guiding web strategy based on user research and desired user experience.
- Build and promote internal communications campaigns to foster teacher/staff engagement.
- Manage department resources, including one Communications Specialist and vendor partners for design, website, production, and other marketing/communications services.
QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates will have:
- A minimum of seven years of relevant experience; previous experience with education is preferred.
- Ability to work under pressure in high-stakes situations
- Excellent time management, organizational and interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven track record of integrated communications programs that meet goals for lead generation, conversion, loyalty, and retention
CORNERSTONE OFFERS
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
- Paid Time-Off
- Performance and Referral Bonuses
- Advanced Degree Stipend
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Care Spending Account
- Dependent Care Spending Account
- Group Life Insurance
- Optional Income Protection Plans
- A positive and supportive working environment
- An environment that fosters and encourages innovation in student education and career development
- Professional development and other faculty and staff experiences
- Opportunities to engage in the Partner Program, Career Pathways, and other sponsored Cornerstone community program
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THE CORNERSTONE FAMILY
The Cornerstone family includes faculty, staff, parents, and students who work hard to help each other succeed. Their ten Character Words are a core component of their culture, and they exemplify those traits with each other and the world around them. The Character Words are Kindness, Love, Patience, Peace, Self-Control, Citizenship, Faithfulness, Gentleness, Goodness, and Gratitude. If you want to work alongside a group of people who are passionate about what they do, the city in which they do it, and the families they serve, then Cornerstone is the right place for you.
Cornerstone Education Group is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. Therefore, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
