Communications Specialist, Education Systems – Policy

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🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $96.7k - $102k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🗣️ Communications

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American Institutes for Research

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1946

🏥 Healthcare

💼 Consulting

📚 Education

💰 Grant on 2017-11

Healthcare • Consulting • Education

American Institutes for Research is dedicated to advancing evidence and improving lives through rigorous research and evaluation. The organization focuses on education, health, human services, and international initiatives, providing technical assistance and data science capabilities to address critical social issues. With a mission to generate evidence that contributes to a better and more equitable world, AIR collaborates with communities, policymakers, and researchers to support evidence-based solutions across various sectors.

📋 Description

• Lead the development and implementation of strategic communications and dissemination plans advancing project goals and increasing the visibility and impact of AIR's education work • Advise education project teams and clients on messaging, audience engagement, and outreach strategies • Translate complex research, policy, and technical content into clear, accessible, audience-centered products, including infographics, videos, and short briefs • Lead integrated communications campaigns and dissemination activities across digital, social, web, multimedia, and event platforms • Oversee editorial planning, content development, and communications workflows • Analyze communications metrics and audience data to assess performance and recommend improvements • Coordinate communications activities across multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple project priorities • Contribute to business development, proposal development, communications planning, and strategic growth initiatives

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Public Policy, or a related field; or a Master's degree with a minimum of 4 years of experience in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Public Policy, or a related field • Experience supporting external clients, managing small teams, and working in a shared services model • Ability to think strategically and align communications approaches with organizational, client, and project objectives • Knowledge of dissemination and communication strategies that promote awareness, understanding, and use of research and evidence-based practices • Strong consulting and relationship-management skills, including experience working with diverse stakeholders and client-facing teams • Excellent writing, editing, and presentation skills • Strong analytical skills and experience using audience, web, and communications performance data to inform planning • Excellent project management and organizational skills, including managing competing priorities in fast-paced environments • Proficiency with digital communications platforms, content management systems, analytics tools, and accessible communications technologies • Must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis • Employment-based visa sponsorship, including H-1B sponsorship, is not available • Depending on project work, qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements • Selected candidates must adhere to AIR's child safeguarding standards and principles and undergo reference and background checks

🏖️ Benefits

• AIR’s Total Rewards Program • Equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer • Reasonable accommodation during the employment process • Reference and background checks • Drug-free work environment