Communications Manager

🔥 3 hours ago

🦌 Connecticut, New Hampshire, +3 more states – Remote

🦌 Connecticut – Remote 🗻 New Hampshire – Remote 🦀 Maryland – Remote 🍂 Massachusetts – Remote 🍁 Vermont – Remote

💵 $80k - $85k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🗣️ Communications

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Aspire Living & Learning

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1001 - 5000 employees

At Aspire Living & Learning, amazing things happen every day. Relationships are formed. Lives are transformed. Through connection and self-discovery, neurodiverse children and adults are discovering their passions, unlocking potential, and thriving.

📋 Description

• Translate complex operational and clinical work into compelling, human-centered narratives that resonate with external audiences such as families, schools, funders, policymakers, and prospective employees. • Develop messaging frameworks, talking points, and narrative guides that keep Aspire’s story consistent across departments and channels. • Proactively identify positioning gaps and help shape external narratives before they’re defined for us. • Manage media relations, including drafting press releases, pitching stories, and responding to inquiries. • Build and maintain relationships with journalists and outlets across Aspire’s footprint, with emphasis on Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maryland. • Support thought leadership by helping identify opportunities and preparing Aspire spokespeople for interviews, panels, and speaking engagements. • Draft op eds, bylines, and award submissions that elevate Aspire’s reputation in human services, behavioral health, and education. • Monitor emerging industry conversations and help insert Aspire’s perspective with clarity and confidence. • Partner with the marketing team to amplify Aspire’s external visibility through digital and content channels. • Draft and refine leadership messaging, all staff updates, and executive talking points aligned with Aspire’s voice and values. • Support change communication in partnership with senior leadership and People & Culture to maintain trust and transparency during periods of transition. • Serve as a communications resource for cross-functional initiatives that require timely, consistent messaging. • Participate in training and assigned skill-building opportunities as delegated by management.

🎯 Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in communications, public relations, or a related field. • Strong writing skills across formats, including press releases, talking points, op-eds, and leadership communications. • Proven ability to translate complex or technical subject matter into clear, accessible narratives for diverse audiences. • Experience (or strong familiarity) with nonprofit, healthcare, human services, or behavioral health communications preferred. • Familiarity with multi-state media markets and regional press relationships is a plus. • Comfortable working independently, juggling multiple priorities, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment. • Collaborative mindset and strong communication skills across cross-functional teams. • Satisfactory background checks.

🏖️ Benefits

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance - Choose from multiple medical plans, with vision coverage included at no extra cost. • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Saving Account (HSA) options - Use pre-tax dollars for medical and dependent care expenses. • Lifestyle Spending Accounts with JOON - Monthly funds for wellness, fitness, commuting, childcare, pet care, and more. • 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match - A 100% match on contributions up to 2% of your salary. • Generous Paid Time Off - Paid sick, personal, and vacation days, plus holidays. • Professional Growth Opportunities - Access to training, leadership and management courses, mentorship, and career advancement. • Employer-Paid Life & Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Telehealth Services and more!