The Communications Coordinator at the National School Choice Awareness Foundation, Inc. (NSCAF) plays a key role in supporting the organization’s three programs, National School Choice Week (NSCW), Navigate School Choice, and Conoce tus Opciones Escolares (CTOE). This position brings creativity and
attention to detail to the development of multimedia content, communications, and event support. The Communications Coordinator reports to NSCAF’s Vice President of Events and Program Services.
Primary responsibilities of this position include:
Content Development & Communications Support
- Write, edit, and maintain descriptions for large-scale NSCW events for both internal and external use.
- Create and regularly update web pages related to NSCW events.
- Assist with op-ed research and drafting to promote NSCW.
- Support organization-wide social media efforts, including content development, caption drafting, and community engagement.
- Collect, edit, and organize visual collateral for email campaigns.
- Assist in drafting email communications and campaigns.
Media & Public Relations Support
- Support media operations during high-volume periods, including:
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- Assisting with seasonal pitch calls to local media stations
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- Assisting with the drafting of media advisories and batch press releases
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- Coordinating press release distribution across platforms
- Conduct seasonal media clipping and tracking of NSCW media coverage.
- Maintain and update media and communications contact lists across platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, Cision, and internal systems).
Event & Program Support
- Assist the Event Operations Manager with administrative tasks related to NSCW flagship events, including drafting event packets and partner advertising graphics.
- Provide on-site support for NSCAF annual convenings, including event logistics, vendor coordination, and program committee support.
- Assist with campaign content research and drafting for organizational mass communications across NSCAF’s charitable programs.
Project Coordination & Administrative Support
- Manage gubernatorial proclamation requests and receivables; coordinate internally for distribution and public release.
- Support cross-functional collaboration with internal teams to execute campaigns and initiatives.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Preferred qualifications include experience in the following:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Experience supporting public awareness campaigns, nonprofit initiatives, or community-based events.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment with minimal supervision.
- Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and relevant communications platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, Cision).
- Willingness and ability to travel 3-5 times per year.
About Us
The National School Choice Awareness Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit charitable organization with the mission of improving K-12 education in the United States and supporting the academic success of all students by raising public awareness of the school options available to families, including public/district, charter, magnet, private, online, home, and non-traditional education.
Job Type: Full-time, hourly telecommuting position.
Pay: $24.00 – $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance stipend
- Phone and internet stipend
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
Schedule: Monday through Friday
Work Location: Remote*
*While this is a remote position, we are only able to hire candidates in the following states: Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, or Washington.
To Apply For This Position:
Please submit a PDF cover letter, resume, and two writing samples to Daniel Duran, Vice President, Events and Program Services at [email protected] using the subject line, “Communications Coord. – NSCAF”.
