Job Description

Role Overview

The Manager of Marketing and Communications (MoMC) drives brand visibility and internal cohesion across KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools by leading regional marketing, storytelling, and communications efforts. This role champions external engagement—including student and teacher recruitment campaigns—and ensures internal communication systems are aligned and effective. The MoMC builds community trust, leads digital strategy, and ensures KIPP Jacksonville is known as a high-quality, joyful, and equitable organization.

This is a year-round, full-time position on the Shared Services team and collaborates closely with the School Operations, Talent, and External Affairs teams.

Key Responsibilities

Marketing Strategy & Brand Visibility

• In partnership with the COO, create and execute a comprehensive branding strategy for student recruitment, teacher recruitment, and community awareness.

• Manage digital and print campaigns (e.g., social media ads, radio, billboards, flyers) to increase local brand recognition.

• Oversee marketing budgets in collaboration with the Student Recruitment and Talent teams.

• Align all media content to brand guidelines and strategic goals.

Digital Media Management

• Lead all regional social media accounts and develop a clear content calendar.

• Oversee the design and updates of the regional website.

• Develop and implement email campaigns and newsletters for families, staff, and external stakeholders.

• Monitor analytics and engagement data to inform strategy adjustments.

Internal & External Communications

• Write press releases, op-eds, and feature stories that elevate KIPP Jacksonville’s voice in the community.

• Support communication needs related to annual fundraisers and donor events in partnership with the Development team.

• Serve as the central point of contact for all staff-facing and public-facing communications.

Design & Collateral Development

• Design high-impact marketing materials, such as fact cards, event signage, and school-specific recruitment items.

• Create branded regional “swag” (e.g., shirts, gifts, nameplates, email signatures).

• Ensure consistent brand identity across presentations, social posts, and printed media.

• Maintain and organize a photo archive and public relations clippings for use in future storytelling.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree

• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in marketing, communications, or a related field

• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously

• Exceptional written, visual, and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency in social media platforms, email marketing tools, and CMS/web management

• Comfort with graphic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, PowerPoint)

Highly Preferred

• Experience in a nonprofit, charter school, or mission-driven organization

• Understanding of brand strategy and storytelling in educational or equity-focused settings

• Familiarity with photography, video editing, or content management systems

Additional Information

This is a full-time, year-round position based at the KIPP Jacksonville Regional Office. Typical hours are 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with some flexibility required around major events, campaign launches, or media deadlines. After initial onboarding this role will have a hybrid work schedule with 3 days required in office each week and two days remote.

Pay and Compensation

• Base pay starts at $51,000 and is commensurate on experience

• Individual health benefits (including medical, dental and vision)

• 403(b) retirement program with a company match

• All staff members receive individualized support and professional development

APPLY
Please complete an application and upload a resume via our job board. No applicants will be considered who submit resumes through other job postings. Link here: https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/KIPP/jacksonville

NOTE: If you're a current KIPP Jacksonville team member and are interested in applying, you should 1) let your current manager know that you're interested and 2) complete the application in its entirety online.

QUESTIONS

If you have questions about this position at KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools, please email LaShawnda at landerson@kippjax.org

Please understand that resumes and/or cover letters are not accepted via email and you will be redirected to apply via the website.

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment at our schools. KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation or national or ethnic origin.