Manager, Communications (Temporary)

About LEE

LEE is a diverse, nonpartisan network of equity-minded leaders at all stages of life and career. We provide 1:1 coaching, meaningful member-to-member connections, and skill-building opportunities to support and inspire members to increase equity everywhere.

LEE is a civic leadership development membership organization currently open to alumni of our partner organizations including Teach For America, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI), New Leaders, Latinos for Education, City Teaching Alliance, School Board Partners, Public Allies, and more.

We equip LEE members with the tools, resources, and industry knowledge they need to take collective action and create change in their communities – whether that’s through policymaking, elected leadership, advocacy, or grassroots organizing.

LEE believes that when a diverse group of leaders, grounded in a commitment to equity, are in leadership roles, they can be a transformative force for and with students and communities.

We are an outcomes-oriented organization that operates in an entrepreneurial environment deeply invested in continuous improvement. LEE is honored to have been selected as a LATINA Style 50 Award recipient and a When Work Works award recipient. We are also an Employer of National Service. If you would like to become part of our team and join the fight for educational equity, or if you would simply like to learn more, please visit wearelee.org.

Position Summary

The LEE Marketing & Communications team drives the LEE network to action to end the injustice of educational inequity. As a nimble, innovative communications team operating across LEE’s core work, the Manager, Communications (Temporary) plays a central role in amplifying the impact of LEE and its members.

The Manager reports to the Senior Director, Brand & Digital Marketing and is an integral part of a team supporting the organization’s communications and scalable engagement. The Manager will have the opportunity to amplify LEE’s external brand awareness and positioning within the education sector and beyond. In collaboration with the team, this role will implement the communication strategy that aligns with organizational priorities and milestones while working across the organization to amplify the narratives of staff and LEE members. The ideal candidate for this role has public or media relations experience with a background in nonprofit and civic leadership settings.

The Manager, Communications (Temporary) role is a full-time, temporary position for up to 40 hours per week through 07/30/2025.

Position Location: Flexible

Travel Requirements: 5-10% travel, including regional or national travel for 1-2 team meetings

Responsibilities

Communications Content and Campaign Development (45%)

• Research and create written content such as press releases, blogs, and member impact stories
• Conceptualize, deploy, and measure external brand campaigns
• Conduct interviews with members, staff, and key stakeholders for content development
  
  

Brand Communications Strategy Implementation (25%)

• Implement robust communications strategies and resources as aligned with overall strategy and goals set by the Sr. Director, Brand & Digital Marketing
• Create and support the adoption of messaging style, voice, tone, and crisis communications guidelines for use by the organization
• Collaborate across the Marketing & Communications team to ensure all messaging adheres to guidelines
  
  

Public Relations Support (10%)

• Communicate with members of the press for any media inquiries
• Create protocols and guides for staff members who may have interaction with the press
  
  

Special Projects (10%)

• Lead or contribute to team-level, org-wide, or cross-team special projects to accelerate impact as assigned by manager or designee
• Provide short-term coverage of other Manager-level duties during a leave, vacancy, or PTO
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or commensurate work experience (If you do not hold a Bachelor’s degree an additional 4 years of relevant experience is required. If you hold an Associate’s degree an additional 2 years of relevant experience is required.)
• Minimum of 3 years of professional work experience and 2 years of relevant work experience in strategic communications including media relations and digital communications
• Exceptional writing abilities with an ability to produce mission-aligned and engaging content
• Ability to manage, organize, plan, and follow through on projects independently
• Attention to detail and a strong skill in proofreading as well as a high level of accuracy in work
• Effective interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with diverse internal and external constituencies
• Demonstrated ability to work with sensitive and confidential information with discretion and in a professional manner
• Strong, demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, & inclusion
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate within a geographically dispersed team
• Deep passion for educational equity and belief in LEE’s mission and theory of change
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Public or media relations agency experience
  
  

Physical Requirements & Work Demands

• This position is primarily a sedentary role working with colleagues based around the country using remote technologies.
• The person in this position may need to occasionally move about inside the office to liaise with staff or access office equipment.
• The person in this position will need to have the ability to travel to in-person meetings in various U.S. cities.
  
  

Application Submission

Thank you for considering LEE as a future employer, we are eager to review your application and learn more about your experiences and interest in LEE's mission. We encourage you to submit your application at your earliest convenience. However, we do not have an application deadline for this position and we will review applications on a rolling basis. For additional information, please visit the Frequently Asked Questions section on LEE's Careers website: https://wearelee.org/who-we-are/careers/.

Pay And Benefits

The position level for this role is Manager 1 and the corresponding hourly pay range for this position is $30.82-$43.65. Pay is competitive and based upon relevant experience and cost of labor for your location. Learn more about compensation here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kUbPtNQiPIjWA4xbEaEY08RLQ-ZeO49wd8dc1v3U_s8/edit?usp=sharing. Note, this is a non-exempt position where employees are eligible for weekly overtime pay.

Please visit LEE's Careers Website for information on benefits that full-time temporary staff have access to:

• Full-time Temporary: https://wearelee.org/who-we-are/careers/#:~:text=Time%20Temporary%20Staff-,Care%20For%20Your%20Health,-Medical%2C%20dental%2C%20and
  
  

An Equal-Opportunity Employer with a Commitment to Diversity

Leadership for Educational Equity is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and as an organization committed to diversity, and the perspective of all voices, we consider applicants equally of race, gender, color, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability, political affiliation, and national origin. We reasonably accommodate staff members and/or applicants with disabilities, provided they are otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job.

An affirmative action-equal opportunity employer.

The statements in this description represent typical elements, criteria, and general work performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the job.