Beneficent Technology (Benetech)
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Position:
Communications Manager
Location:
Remote
Category:
Full time, Exempt
Reports
to:
VP, Development
Direct Reports:
Marketing
Communications Specialist
About Benetech
Benetech believes that equitable access to education is a human
right. Our technology and services break down systemic barriers and
empower all learners regardless of ability. Around the world, we
partner with local communities to expand inclusive and equitable
education opportunities. To date we have delivered more than 20
million accessible books helping over 1.5 million students,
jobseekers, and adults to read, learn, and pursue their dreams.
People at Benetech believe strongly in the mission, and we work
hard to embody our Truths each
day.
Attracting candidates from all
backgrounds
Our Benetech team reflects the diversity of the people we
impact. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds,
including members of historically marginalized or oppressed
communities because it makes our organization stronger.
Research shows that individuals only apply to jobs if they meet all
of the qualifications. We know there are great candidates who might
not check all of the boxes and possess important skills we haven’t
thought of. If that’s you, apply and tell us about yourself!
The Opportunity
The Communications Manager drives Benetech’s messaging, tells
our story, and collaborates on strategy, sitting at the center of
our outward-facing messaging and positioning for all Benetech
programs, products and services, initiatives, and new
solutions. Provides a meaningful contribution to the mission and
global impact through thought leadership, brand promotion and
market awareness. Manages the Benetech communications plan and
ensures that company and program goals are being met through the
development and implementation of quality communications.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead external communications and public relations programs:
Develop and execute an annual communications plan, PR and social
strategies to reach key stakeholders, effectively conveying the
unique positioning of Benetech to drive brand awareness, thought
leadership and a positive reputation around longevity and
relevance. - Develop/execute a media strategy that cultivates press
contacts, driving earned, owned, and shared media coverage across
local, national, and international spotlights to support Benetech’s
key objectives; Outreach includes the drafting of press releases,
pitches, banners, brochures, reports and other forms of external
communications for initiatives, achievements, partnerships. - Develop both proactive and reactive reputation management
program, including brand style guide, key audience messaging,
impact report and crisis communications process, to help respond to
or pre-empt any reputational issues. - Oversee external communications channels including social media
and website ensuring consistent voice and tone across key
communications and assets such as communications style guide,
templates and updates of Goldstar, Benevity, 990 filing language,
newsletters, social media and impact reports. - Owner of the Benetech brand and primary storyteller: Identify
communications platforms to deliver clear, high-quality, persuasive
content that ensures Benetech’s image mirrors a culture of
diversity and inclusivity and resonates with diverse audiences to
elicit increased engagement, awareness, strategic partnerships and
donations. - Collaborate with the Development team to develop materials for
funding campaigns, grant stewardship and proposals, and leadership
opportunities, including events, corporate partnerships, ambassador
development, sponsorship opportunities, and drafting materials for
Benetech’s Board of Directors and Benetech senior leadership team.
Manage and evolve Benetech’s Advisory Council program to complement
and round out industry expertise and key impact areas. - Organize events that attract and steward individual donors,
philanthropic partners and elevates Benetech’s brand - Manage CEO platform: Proactively seek, coordinate and script
CEO amplification, thought leadership opportunities via event
strategy, awards, interviews, content creation, and speaking
opportunities for media coverage. - Supervise Marketing Communications Specialist role and intern
program.
Qualifications and Core Competencies
Required:
- Bachelor’s degreein a related field
- 5 or more years of experience in communications and PR, with at
least 2 years directly managing communications strategy - Ability to benchmark, measure and analyze the effectiveness of
communications efforts with regular reports and analysis - Current media and public speaking relationships and successful
relationship management experience - Well-spoken with tremendous command of the formal written
word - Remain current on relevant topics, trending stories, and new
platforms/technologies and use this information to drive strategy,
amplify our message, and increase visibility - Exceptional EQ with superb people skills and ability to exude
grace under pressure. - Work collaboratively across functions to coordinate
multichannel content generation and distribution to amplify and
ensure consistent messaging and branding - Familiar with traditional fundraising approaches and able to
think creatively about ways to support Benetech’s revenue
goals
Preferred:
- Fundraising Experience
- Experience/knowledge of best practices in individual giving and
issue-based campaigns - Experience in technology and/or social change
communications - Self-motivated, confident, and strong work ethic
- Detail-oriented planner
Travel obligations: Travel for this position
may take up to 10%
Physical Demands and Working
Environment:
- Standard / Remote office setting; proximity to office equipment
that includes electronic devices - Must remain at a workstation for at least 50% of the time; will
need to use equipment that includes electronic devices - Perceive and interact with text, media, and people
- Communicate and accurately exchange information with text,
media, and people
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